Where and How to Vent Injection Molds: Part 3

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

Questioning several “rules of thumb” about venting injection molds.

Higher Efficiency and Temperatures in TCUs

| Plastics Technology

At Fakuma, Wittmann’s temperature control unit (TCU) displays featured a prototype Tempro capable of achieving 200°C (392°F) in process temperature and the application of EcoDrive motors.

Grados de torneado que reducen los tiempos de mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los insertos para torneado TigerTec Gold WKP01G y WPP05G, de Walter, pueden reducir el tiempo de mecanizado entre un 20 y un 30 %.

SHD Group announces bio-content epoxy prepreg with flexible processing, extended out-life

| CompositesWorld

VTB301 has up to 25% bio-content, and is capable in multiple forms of processing.  

Grupo Sepro adquiere participación mayoritaria en Garbe Automatisme

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La adquisición de Garbe duplicará la capacidad de automatización de Sepro en Francia y aumentará su capacidad global en un 20 %.        

Landfill Degradable Shopping Bag Incorporates Plant Sourced Content

| Plastics Technology

The Philadelphia Eagles switch to new Polyearthylene bag from Verde for retail sales.

Jiaxipera invierte 60 millones de dólares en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva planta de Jiaxipera producirá dos millones de compresores en su primera fase, con el objetivo de alcanzar una producción de seis millones en una siguiente fase.

Pilz Expands Online Safety Training

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Pilz’s standardized training courses for machine safety can now be attended live online.

Mitutoyo Measurement System Provides High Throughput

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mitutoyo’s QV Vision Pro series features the StrobeSnap vision measuring function to increase runtime.

Kanfit increases production throughput, improves on-time delivery with AI-based production scheduling

| CompositesWorld

Plataine’s solution was implemented by Kanfit as part of its digital transformation journey to increase rate and reduce costs in the face of supply chain challenges and skilled labor shortages.

NexGenSolutions, CAE Services Collaborate on Molding Simulation

| MoldMaking Technology

Firms join forces to provide solutions and support for Moldflow users.  

Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes

| CompositesWorld

The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

CompPair healable composites, recycled carbon fibers featured in ID Genève luxury watch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HealTech prepregs enable 400x faster regenerative properties for the new Circular C product, along with incorporation of industrial waste fibers for a sustainable touch.

Kordsa obtains SBTi approval for emission reduction targets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sustainability roadmap is anticipated to reduce production-related emissions by more than 45% by 2030.

Velosity Appoints Vice President of Operations, Accelerates Strategic Goals

| MoldMaking Technology

As vice president of operations, Rich Patraw will provide strategic leadership for Velosity teams located at multiple company sites.

CAMX 2023 Show Daily: Wednesday, Nov. 1

| CompositesWorld

CW is reporting live on the CAMX show floor in Atlanta, Georgia. Download today’s Show Daily covering key keynote takeaways, CAMX Award and ACE winners, CAMX’s evolution over the years, a book signing at the SAMPE booth, breakfast on the last day and much more!

Composites and the call to space

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses the role of composites in recent and upcoming space missions. 

Solico collaborates on composite creations in marine

| CompositesWorld

Solico has been involved in numerous projects including the Vanquish 55 powerboat, Leonardo Yachts Eagle 46 and Ex-Core foam-filled door panel, providing composite engineering solutions in customer collaborations.

México: perspectivas de crecimiento para la industria de autopartes

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2023, la industria de autopartes en México prevé un crecimiento del 10.45 %, con un valor de producción de USD 115,802 millones, esto pese a desafíos como la huelga de UAW en EE. UU. El nearshoring ha jugado un papel clave.      

Cómo ser proveedor aeroespacial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial – FEMIA llevará a cabo el seminario "Sé Proveedor Aeroespacial” el 16 de noviembre de 2023 y el 2 de mayo de 2024 en las ciudades de Chihuahua y Querétaro, respectivamente.

Consejos para diseñar programas CNC efectivos

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México

El modo en que se formatea un programa de código G afecta directamente la productividad del personal que lo utiliza. Diseñe programas CNC que faciliten el trabajo de las personas encargadas de la configuración del CNC y de los operarios.      

Cómo elegir el calibrador de cuerpo fijo correcto

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

Los dos tipos de calibradores de cuerpo fijo son precisos, rápidos y fáciles de usar. Tenga en cuenta estos factores al seleccionar uno para su aplicación de calibrado.