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MicroCare Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
MicroCare has appointed Lu Anne Green as the chief operating officer (COO).
Finishing Activity Contracted in December, Up 1.3 from November’s 43.6
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity posted its first uptick, in this case, a slight slowing of contraction, since August 2023.
Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The January 2024 issue of Modern Machine Shop contains several firsts. From new features to new topics and presentation styles, the debut issue of the year reflects not only a changing landscape of machining strategies, but also the stories behind the people who innovate them.
Crece la importación de centros de mecanizado en México en 2023
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De enero a noviembre de 2023 el valor de la importación de centros de mecanizado creció 22.48 % comparado con todo el año 2022.
HP and Elnik Team Up to Expand HP’s Sintering Expertise
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
HP asked Elnik Systems to develop a furnace configuration dedicated to processing metal additive manufactured parts, which are the cornerstone of its metal jet system development.
Kuka Automated Mobile Platforms Streamline Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The KMP 1500P AMR features a 60-mm stroke and precision positioning, enabling it to transport up to 1.5-tons of materials and workpieces, picks good, supply lines and cells with materials and transport production parts in process linking.
Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Gabe English, Western Carolina Tool & Mold
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Gabe English
SAMPE Europe 2024 calls for technical paper abstracts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The in-person event, taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from Sept. 24-26, 2024, is accepting abstracts for technical papers and PowerPoints, due by March 1.
Innovation Award finalists revealed for JEC World 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Returning to the international composites trade show are the Innovation Awards, representing up to 33 finalists in 11 categories that highlight composites innovation excellence and fruitful collaborations.
Construction Begins on Fully Automated Hot Runner Production Plant
| Plastics Technology
Oerlikon HRSflow will start the construction of a new fully automated plant in San Polo di Piave, Italy, to expand capacity for the growing European market.
Composites end markets: Infrastructure and construction (2024)
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Composites are increasingly used in applications like building facades, bridges, utility poles, wastewater treatment pipes, repair solutions and more.
Nexeo Plastics y Americhem refuerzan alianza en compuestos de ingeniería
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Desde el 1 de noviembre de 2023, Nexeo Plastics distribuye la gama completa de compuestos de ingeniería de Americhem en América del Norte que incluye a Canadá, México, Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos.
Blockchain Platform Completes Japanese Plastic Recycling Trial
| Plastics Technology
The Circularise platform was used to trace plastic from collection through the recycling custody chain.
Okuma America Control incorpora la tecnología Digital Twin
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El control OSP-P500 de Okuma America Corporation incorpora procesadores informáticos de doble núcleo que proporcionan mayores niveles de potencia de procesamiento.
Wintriss Controls Group Expands U.S. Representation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company is expanding its coverage through distribution partnerships with Midwest Press and Automation LLC and Southern Press Solutions.
CAD/CAM Software Reduces Delivery Times by 70% With a Six-Month ROI
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Single integrated CAD/CAM package reduces translation errors, simplifies design process, improves shop efficiency and shortens tool lead times.
The Value of Aligning Efforts to Promote Manufacturing Careers
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Successfully building the next generation of manufacturers requires a team effort between employers, educators and parents. Each of these three groups has a tremendous impact on young people’s career decisions. Without the support of all three, we are unlikely to bridge the skilled labor shortage that threatens the future growth of our industry.
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Tungaloy Fine-Boring System Increases Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The latest KKH cartridge modules for the SwissBore digital fine boring tool system is designed to provide maximum machine utilizations with minimum measuring, setup and tool changing time.
In Armenia, Personalized 3D Printed Shields Improve Fit for Prosthetics
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
The ongoing conflict in Armenia has left many of its citizens sustaining injuries, especially the loss of limbs. With difficulty in accessing quality health care, many people have poorly fitted prosthetics. The solution lies in 3D modeling and printing customizable prosthetic case covers enabling better healing outcomes and comfort for patients.
INA pronostica producción de autopartes de 125,500 millones de dólares en 2024
| Modern Machine Shop México
La asociación informó que este año estima un crecimiento de 3.1 % en el valor de la producción de componentes en comparación con 2023.
Airbus opens ZEDC in Stade for H2 systems using composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Zero-emission development center in Germany will target cryogenic liquid hydrogen tanks using lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced composites for proposed aircraft to enter service by 2035.
Robotic Programming Suite Introduces Enhanced Functionalities, Improvements
| MoldMaking Technology
SprutCAM X, an all-in-one CAD/CAM/OLP software suite for complex and creative robot tasks, has updated its Collision Avoidance feature, amongst others for a more streamlined experience.