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Hexagon Purus opens new composite H2 cylinder manufacturing hub in Kassel, Germany
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Third new manufacturing facility for Hexagon Purus this year and second dedicated to carbon fiber-reinforced composite pressure vessels for H2 storage.
Loop Technology performs robotic feasibility study for Solidwool
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The study revealed significant process efficiencies, reduced waste and a high-quality surface finish after trimming excess material from a Solidwool composite chair.
In Moldmaking, Mantle Process Addresses Lead Time and Talent Pool
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
A new process delivered through what looks like a standard machining center promises to streamline machining of injection mold cores and cavities and even answer the declining availability of toolmakers.
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Mold-Channel Cleaning Equipment Gains North American Distributor
| Plastics Technology
PCS Company is now offering Polish firm FADO Group’s CoolingCare system for automated mold-channel cleaning.
ECI Monitoring System Provides Actionable Insights
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Westec 2023: By triggering actions that reduce downtime, scraps and failure, Alora increases utilization of existing machinery and staff.
Heraeus sells Noblelight specialty light business to Excelitas Technologies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.S.-based photonics specialist to acquire 100% stake in subsidiary Heraeus Noblelight that develops and manufactures lamps, emitters and systems.
Innovación en manufactura: mujeres líderes compartirán ideas en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El programa de conferencias de Plastimagen 2023 incluirá un panel, el jueves 9 de noviembre, en el que un grupo de mujeres líderes en la manufactura de productos plásticos compartirán ideas, desde la visión femenina, para el impulso de la industria. ¡Conózcalas aquí!
TCI Precision Metals Expands Sawing Services
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company has invested in high-production materials processing equipment to produce its precision machine-ready blanks.
Digitally Controlled Granulators Offer Energy Efficiency
| Plastics Technology
Hellweg control system continuously optimizes the relationship between motor load and throughput
Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
InCompass adquiere Bridgeport Machine Tool Company
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Bridgeport Machine Tool Company es un proveedor de maquinaria de fresado vertical que ofrece una amplia gama de servicios, incluidos repuestos, servicio de campo, actualizaciones y reconstrucciones de máquinas-herramienta.
Calibre de inspección electrónico ofrece un manejo compacto
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El calibrador electrónico de presión 765A, de L.S. Starrett, cuenta con un nuevo sistema electrónico mejorado y un acabado negro arrugado.
Centro de mecanizado vertical DC-12 Axile
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En Meximold, Protecnic destaca el centro de mecanizado vertical DC-12 de Axile, una solución para la manipulación de piezas grandes y pesadas en industrias exigentes.
Thoughts from the trade show floor
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
As the trade show season kicks off, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis shares observations from industry events.
Absolute Haitian Expands Offerings into Machine Tools, Die Casting
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The U.S.-based representative of the Haitian Group will now offer customers in North America that company’s metal cutting and die casting machinery.
Take Time to Save Time: 6 Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting
| MoldMaking Technology
Westminster Tool shares how the one week it typically takes to perform these six steps in the design phase can save three weeks or more in an overall tool build.
T.J. Davies Retention Knobs Harden Over Time
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Each retention knob is magnetic particle tested and pull tested to 2.5X the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.
Top Shops Benchmarking Report: Molding at the Margin
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
In a world of rising costs and uncertain market conditions, the ability to wring maximum profits from existing business was truly the mark of a Top Shop in 2022.
Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production
Julia Hider | Production Machining
Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.
Manufactura de implantes médicos con geometría biónica optimizada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Tres empresas se asociaron para fabricar implantes integrados de manera funcional mediante novedosos procesos de mecanizado sincronizados.
La Unión Europea y el reciclaje químico: proyectos y legislación
| Plastics Technology México
Ingemar Bühler, director general de PlasticsEurope Alemania, profundiza en el mundo del reciclaje químico y su creciente potencial a escala industrial al tiempo que discute el panorama actual de aproximadamente 140 proyectos globales de reciclaje químico.
Innovación en empaques de pared delgada: tecnología y sostenibilidad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado global de envases de pared delgada está en constante evolución y abarca una amplia gama de aplicaciones y materiales. En el presente artículo exploraremos este mercado, su crecimiento, tendencias emergentes, impacto de la pandemia por COVID-19 y sus proyecciones para los próximos años según un reciente estudio publicado por Mordor Intelligence.