Informe Anual de Tendencias Globales de PLASTICS en Plastimagen 2023

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS presentó su Informe Anual durante Plastimagen, destacando el crecimiento del comercio mundial y el notable desempeño de la industria del plástico de EE. UU. con énfasis en las conexiones comerciales sólidas con México y Canadá.        

SURVEY: Assessment to Determine Demand and Supply for Skilled Mold Designers

| MoldMaking Technology

What are the current and future states of mold designers and their training? Tell us! 

Shipping/Receiving in Manufacturing: Yahaira Bermudez, Ramona Campbell and Elizabeth Colin

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Three women share their journeys to shipping/receiving in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.

Kennametal mejora su plataforma de taladrado indexable Drill Fix

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con Drill Fix Pro, Kennametal ofrece una solución rentable para una amplia variedad de operaciones de taladrado.

Crece 15.91 % la producción automotriz en el periodo enero-octubre

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En cuanto a exportaciones, de enero a octubre de 2023, la industria automotriz tuvo un crecimiento de 14.47 % con relación al mismo periodo de 2022.

Sandvik Coromant Furthers Sustainability Commitment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Following validation from the Science Based Target initiative, Sandvik Coromant is working toward several revised sustainability goals.

Vomat Coolant Filters Provide Precise Temperature Control

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company’s filters ensure a continuous supply of clean oil for microtool grinding applications.

Predefined CNC Package Ensures Quick Delivery for US Manufacturers

| MoldMaking Technology

Siemens is stocking seven Sinumerik 828D system packages covering the most typical standard milling and turning machines at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility.

Lotus launches limited edition electrified E-bike

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The track-inspired Type 136 model is additionally lightweighted with carbon fiber frame and components, and a 300-gram E-bike motor, delivering true dual-use functionality.

FACC sees 23% increase in revenue, beginning of ramp-ups for widebody aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Leading Tier 1 for composites in commercial aircraft sees continued industry recovery, plans 500 new hires to meet increase in long-haul production rates.

America Makes Announces Defense Department Industrial Base Modernization Project Call

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Concept paper and quad chart submissions are due Nov. 29, 2023. The project lead and all project team members must be members of America Makes in good standing as of that date.

JEC, EuCIA partner for new initiatives promoting composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-year agreement will create institutional- and industry-level activities promoting the benefits of composite materials across all industries.

Matmerize secures DOD award to develop advanced materials using AI

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Development of a polymer informatics capability aims to accelerate the design of low-flammability polymer composites engineering to address critical challenges and improve functionality, fire safety and sustainability.

Evolve Enhances Portfolio With Global Parts Service, Two More Materials

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: New parts production service and two more material offerings enable greater commercial access to Evolve’s STEP technology, which can expand application development for STEP production around the world.

En octubre creció la confianza empresarial en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Confianza Empresarial de la industria manufacturera llegó a 54 puntos en octubre y se mantuvo por 29 meses consecutivos arriba del umbral de los 50 puntos.

ERP Provider Demonstrates Streamlined Installation

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Steelhead Technologies claims 36-hour ERP deployment sets new industry standard. 

Mordazas de Dillon Manufacturing que permiten un torneado agresivo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas de Dillon Manufacturing proporcionan una mayor fuerza de sujeción y permiten un torneado más agresivo.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet Board Member James Jergens, Ascend Innovative Mold

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet James Jergens.

Enhanced Digital Factory Tool Quantifies Carbon Footprint of Automated Depowdering

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Solukon has enhanced its Digital Factory Tool, which integrates additive manufacturing automation and quality assurance, giving the sensor and interface kit a more comprehensive transparency in automated depowdering.

Finland’s Largest Metal 3D Print Withstands Pressure Vessel Test, Vastly Exceeding Expectations

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The pressure vessel was created in cooperation between Andritz Savonlinna Works and the Finish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME), and withstood the nondestructive and destructive tests carried out by LUT University.

Linetec Hires Client Development Manager

| Products Finishing

Linetec welcomes Aaron du Point as a client development manager.

Gardner Business Index - October 2023: 45.4

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) has danced around 45 since June.  As far as components go, October was mostly more of the same relative to September.