Kennametal Partners With American Precision Museum
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The American Precision Museum will showcase Kennametal tools in its makerspace, where visitors can explore and learn about different machining solutions.
Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.
Mezclador gravimétrico JCGB, de Matsui
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mezclador gravimétrico JCGB, que Matsui resaltó en Plastimagen, tiene capacidades de procesamiento de hasta 60 kg/h de material y un tamaño compacto.
Prolay 7Q 3D Offers PLTM Technology for Polymer, Composite Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Prolay 7Q can produce components 1.5 to 5 times faster than conventional AM methods and produce parts with different layer thicknesses in a single process.
Starrett's Wireless Electronic Depth Gage Provides Ease of Use
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new depth gages offer automated wireless measurement data collection when integrated with data acquisition applications such as Starrett DataSure 4.0 software.
Random Thoughts on Manufacturing, Innovation, What We Appreciate, and More
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Here are several mini-columns merged into one. Take these thoughts all at once or in small doses.
Indorama Ventures recicla 100 mil millones de botellas de PET
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Indorama Ventures celebra un logro significativo al reciclar 100 mil millones de botellas de PET posconsumo, desviando 2.1 millones de toneladas de residuos.
Reconnecting with the composites industry
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW reflects on this year’s CAMX, the current state of the composites industry and looks ahead to 2024.
ModuleWorks y Mitsubishi Electric anuncian acuerdo de colaboración
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El acuerdo les permite a ambas empresas fomentar su cooperación y acelerar el desarrollo de la próxima generación de soluciones de automatización y control industrial de Mitsubishi.
NADCAP Shop Digitizes to Eliminate Paper Trail
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Customizable ERP software has transformed a 27-year-old manual metal finishing job shop into a state-of-the-art paperless company with full digital traceability in about 10 months.
Portable Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner Ideal for Large, Complex Surfaces
| MoldMaking Technology
MAX Series from Creaform’s flagship HandySCAN 3D lineup leverages AI-powered algorithms that provide optimized tracking for 3D scanning during dimensional inspections, product development and reverse engineering.
DumoLab's biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch developed as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials that delivers eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods.
The potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.
Walter AG Partners With Heller to Integrate Machining Solutions
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The two companies aim to test, optimize and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes.
Bioplastic Manufacturing Company PlantSwitch Completes Early Growth Funding Round
| Plastics Technology
Nextpoint announced a $2 million investment, part of a $7.7 million raise for PlantSwitch, which uses agricultural waste to manufacture plastic.
Next-Gen Horse Trailers to Be Built With Robotic 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.
Sistema de tallado de engranajes GMTA presenta un diseño modular
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
German Machine Tools of America presenta la plataforma de máquina modular Profilator 300-V, la cual está equipada con uno o dos husillos portapiezas en un diseño compacto.
Welding is not bonding
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.
Lab Extruder Easy to Operate, Performs Better
| Plastics Technology
Relaunched machine offers higher efficiency, shorter delivery times and increased cost effectiveness.
Finsa presenta el Índice de Desarrollo Industrial
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Se trata de una herramienta de monitoreo ante el impacto del nearshoring en México. Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila los más preparados para aprovechar la oportunidad.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
Plastimagen 2023: Marea Azul transformó residuos plásticos en esperanza
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Las 10.156 toneladas de residuos plásticos recuperados durante Plastimagen 2023 fueron el insumo para producir 5,200 cubetas, 5,000 vasos y 4,000 platos, así como canjear 200 despensas que fueron entregadas a la comunidad de Acapulco, afectada tras el paso del huracán Otis.