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NPE2024 Registration Opens
| Plastics Technology
After what will be a 6-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, registration is open for the triennial show, which will take place May 6-10, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
Manifold Blocks for Flexible Cooling Circuits
| Plastics Technology
Hasco’s Z920/... manifold blocks create a centralized inflow/outflow location that enables the use of shorter hoses in mold heating/cooling systems.
Rock West Composites acquires Performance Plastics assets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Complementary metal and composite capabilities offer significant expansion potential to Rock West as the business continues to meet its aggressive growth targets.
Star Cutter Company Acquires Assets of Tru Tech
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Star Cutter Company secures the service, training and spare parts support for Tru Techs’ installation base across North America and Europe.
‘Ultrafast’ Machine for Large PET Bottles
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Sidel’s new EvoBLOW XL stretch blow molder makes up to 10 L PET bottles at up to 18,000 bph.
High-Technology, Diversified Mold Builder Has Its Eye on Improvement
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Commitment, engineering expertise, flexibility, quality and customer service help Wisconsin moldmaker Triangle Tool LLC discover ways to grow and build molds faster.
Urban furniture project demonstrates green potential for composite 3D printing and recycled materials
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Large-format AM specialist Caracol and partners designed custom, 3D-printed outdoor furniture with glass fiber-reinforced recycled polypropylene, and conducted an LCA to evaluate and improve the process.
Ceratizit Acquires Xceliron Corporation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Xceliron’s presence in the aerospace industry will enable Ceratizit with a launch pad to tap into new markets.
Farsoon, Siemens Enhance Strategic Partnership for Industrial Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The companies plan to enhance the application of Siemens automation and drive solutions in Farsoon AM machines.
VIDEO: Sustainable pressure vessel systems for heavy-duty vehicles
| CompositesWorld
Automotive and filament winding experts at Voith Composites showcased their Type IV hydrogen storage tanks at JEC 2023. These 350-liter pressure vessels, manufactured with recycled carbon fiber, are primarily designed for heavy-duty vehicles.
Hermle USA celebra su evento tecnológico anual
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El evento 5-Axis Summit tendrá lugar del 3 al 5 de octubre en la planta de la empresa en Franklin, Wisconsin.
CAINTRA: "Industria manufactura crece a menor ritmo, pero no cede"
| Modern Machine Shop México
Hasta la primera mitad de 2023 el sector manufacturero se mantiene en expansión con un aumento del 1.9 % anual.
August Finishing Activity: Continued Contraction; Closes at 46.5
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity reports a degree of redemption in August, ending the month up 1.4 points compared to July.
Walter Turning Grades Reduce Machining Times
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The WKP01G and WPP05G grades are ideal for continuous cutting and occasional interrupted cuts in high-tensile materials.
Foam Processor Innovates on Path to Sustainability
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Nomaco does foam and only foam, innovating solutions for consumers that not only solve problems but are better for the environment.
Fakuma 2023: More Details on New Machine Line
| Plastics Technology
Wittmann Battenfeld has released more details on the new EcoPower B8X debuting at Fakuma (October 17-21; Friedrichshafen, Germany), which it previously announced.
Chiron Compact Machining Center Provides Efficient Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Westec 2023: The Micro5 five-axis machining center is designed for applications where delicate parts require autonomous machining with optimal surface quality.
Treating Children With Severe Burns Using Face Masks Produced With 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Working with Formlabs, the Romans Ferrari Center developed a digital workflow for creating custom compressive masks for treating facial burns using 3D scanning and 3D printing — without having to touch the patient.
ATI to Establish Additive Manufacturing Facility to Serve US Navy
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
ATI will utilize its metal additive manufacturing and machining capabilities as part of contract with Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. (BPMI) to support the U.S. Navy.
Five Common Mistakes Shops Make with ER Collets (And How to Prevent Them)
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Collets play a crucial role in the machining process, so proper tool assembly and maintenance is important. Here are five potential pitfalls to avoid when using ER collets.
Precision Machining Technology Review September 2023
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s September 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Lyndex-Nikken Inc., Kurt Workholding, Master Fluid Solutions, Rego-Fix Tool Corporation and Jorgensen Conveyor & Filtration Solutions.
AFPT combines tape winding, placement into one tool
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Typically separate processes, the company’s new vessel winding head (VWH), merged with a multiple tape laying head (MTLH) progresses composite pressure vessel development.