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Máquina de cinco ejes amplía las ventajas en la fabricación de moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La Gen Mill 5X-24, de Expand Machinery, ofrece ventajas en la fabricación de moldes, especialmente en cavidades geométricas complejas que requieren acabado superficial suave y preciso.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining September 2023
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining activity contracted at an accelerated rate again in September.
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US Air Force selects Integris Composites ballistic body armor
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cratus Wave armor is thin, lightweight and reduces heat stress, providing buoyant personal protection for the 582nd Helicopter Group.
Toray reveals glass fiber-reinforced PPS recycling technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Proprietary compounding process achieves recycled GFRP-PPS pellets offering comparable mechanical strength performance to virgin products.
Solvay launches Xencor XTreme for battery thermal runaway protection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Long glass fiber-reinforced PPA solution, produced with partially bio-based content, provides resistance to thermal runaway and propagation in EVs.
Machina Labs secures $32 million to advance AI manufacturing for metals, composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Latest funds will accelerate research initiatives and meet growing customer demand.
DOE funds project for 3D-printed wind blade tooling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Targeting U.S. wind energy, the program backs Purdue’s CMSC center and industry partners to develop the foundation for automated tooling manufacture, supporting new innovations in composite materials, other technology elements.
Xoloplastics organiza subasta benéfica de arte con plásticos recuperados
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La subasta tendrá un formato previo en línea y otro presencial, el próximo 26 de octubre en la ciudad de Querétaro, y reunirá más de 20 obras intervenidas por artistas emergentes que emplean como materia prima plásticos recuperados. Conozca los detalles.
NASF Palmetto Chapter Hosts Fall Conference
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
15th annual NASF chapter event puts focus on business topics and leadership.
Tooling Tech Group Appoints New CCO, Announces ITAR Compliance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Amy Stegmuller will be responsible for leading the sales and marketing activities for TTG, including sales team management, market planning and business development.
Centro de mecanizado de Grob Systems ofrece un rendimiento flexible
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Grob Systems presenta un centro de mecanizado universal que es capaz de mecanizar una pieza mediante fresado y torneado en una sola configuración.
Proper Sieve Size for Powder Coating's Smooth Results
| Products Finishing
Kevin Biller at ChemQuest Powder Coating Research gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness.
Automated Three-Axis Achieves Accurate, Repeatable Quality Control Results
| MoldMaking Technology
Whether to measure critical plastic part features, or check mold tools and extrusion dies for signs of wear and damage, the Vision Engineering LVC Series measurement systems deliver high levels of precision and ease of use.
How to Design Three-Plate Molds: Part 2
Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology
There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs, and keep the customer happy.
CW Top Shops 2023: Honoring global top-performing facilities
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CW congratulates the 2023 CW Top Shops honorees and composites fabricators whose leaders cite team expansion, focus on Industry 4.0 and adaptation to emerging markets among this year’s top achievements.
Epoxy curing agents designed for composite applications
| CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Dixie Chemical specializes in anhydride-based epoxy curing agents, including NMA.
BASF Executive Inducted into WiM Hall of Fame
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Kristen Pforr is one of 10 female manufacturing leaders selected for the global award.
Fakuma 2023: Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim to Showcase Joint Recycling Offerings
| Plastics Technology
Virtual PET recycling plant will introduce comprehensive solutions.
Automating Cutting Fluid Management
| Production Machining
Automation can amplify the benefits of cutting fluid management while reducing the maintenance burden on shopfloor employees.
En octubre de 2023, regresa Meximold
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Del 11 al 12 de octubre el Centro de Congresos de Querétaro abrirá las puertas a la cuarta edición de Meximold, el único evento en México dedicado a la manufactura de moldes.
Supertec Grinders Machine Small, Thin Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Available in both Plunge and Anglehead designs, Supra grinders offer a work envelope of 10" swing × 20", 30" or 40" between centers.
AkzoNobel Invests in Automated Coatings Inspection Technology
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
AkzoNobel has acquired a minority stake in Donecle. Donecle’s technology was originally developed to automate and increase the efficiency of aircraft general visual inspections (GVIs) and has since evolved to include paint flaws, scratches and other coatings’ issues.