Emerging Leader's Problem-Solving Skills Cool Down a Hot Project

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

This 2023 Emerging Leader developed a product in response to a call for help from Yamaha that was a huge hit in the snowmobile industry when it hit the market in 2010. In fact, it is now a common product that most snowmobile OEMs have implemented.
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Application-specific unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester and gelcoats

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Orson Resins India, a manufacturer and exporter of polyester resins, is featuring its complete range of resins and gelcoats for the composites, paints and coating industries.

Hot Runners: Truths. Myths, Overlooked Areas: Part 2

| Plastics Technology

Here’s a view from the trenches of a tooling manager who, over 30 years, has experienced the joys and pains of using virtually every type of hot runner on the market. Part 2.

Emuge-Franken End Mills Provide Optimized Vibration Dampening

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Cera-Cut end mills are designed to produce high metal removal rates in challenging nickel-based alloys.

Republic Services and Ravago in Partnership to Build Recycling Capacity

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Planned facilities will have a combined output of 300 million pounds of recycled plastics.

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils new zero-emissions aircraft facilities

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils refurbished facilities for development of future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Threaded Lathe Sleeves Maximize Pressure, Coolant Flow

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The sleeves are well suited for job shops that are using aging lathes, and are designed for use on machines that do not have the capability to run through-the-turret coolant.

Axiom Group amplía su planta de moldeo de autopartes en Guanajuato

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Axiom agregará ocho máquinas de moldeo por inyección, así como 55 herramientas y 90 números de pieza diferentes a su base existente.

Brabender GmbH Bought By Austrian Measurement Company

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Leading metrology company Anton Paar buys 100-year old firm, known in the U.S. as C.W. Brabender.  

Faster Iteration, Flexible Production: How This Inflation System OEM Wins With 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Haltec Corp., a manufacturer of tire valves and inflation systems, finds utility in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and production of components for its modular and customizable products.

PPG Appoints Finance Vice President

| Products Finishing

John Bruno, formerly vice president, investor relations at PPG, has been appointed to the role of vice president, finance.

Line of Locating Ring Adapters Expanded

| Plastics Technology

Hasco has added four new sizes to its Z7500/... locating ring adapters, which enable accurate installation of injection molds.

Platinum Tooling amplía su portafolio de herramientas vivas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Platinum Tooling ha ampliado su línea de herramientas para la torreta BMT, de Haas.

Methods Machine Tools to Host Open House Event

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Methods Machine Fest will provide attendees with an up-close view of Methods’ entire portfolio of three- and five-axis CNC platforms, EDMs, multitasking lathes, automated and integrated solutions, services and support.

High Penetration Drill Advances Hole-Making Activities

| MoldMaking Technology

The Allied Machine & Engineering T-A Pro drill addresses challenges often faced by mold shops, including long tool life and 90-degree bends.

Process method enables continuous particle foam production

| CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Infinite Hybrid, a technology from Foam Equipment & Consulting Co., enables continuous production without secondary operations.

Automated NDE equipment brings new inspection capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Omni-NDE combines cobots/small robots with novel sensors to provide automated, contactless inspection of composites.

KraussMaffei’s PowerPrint 3D Printer Offers Large-Scale Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Companies can purchase KraussMaffei’s large-scale powerPrint 3D printer for in-house production or utilize the company’s print-on-demand service.

Electronic Bore Gage Automates Bore Data Acquisition

| Modern Machine Shop

This new portable gage provides precision measurement and verification of custom parts with integrated data collection.

FUMEC presenta iniciativa para empresas hacia una economía circular

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Expertos de FUMEC ayudan a las organizaciones a establecer una línea base mediante el análisis de 10 rubros para implementar acciones en economía circular.  

BMW Group es elegida la armadora de vehículos ligeros de 2023

| Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco del Congreso Internacional de la Industria Automotriz en México, BMW Group recibió el “Premio Nacional de la Industria Automotriz en México 2023”.

Chevalier Rotary Surface Grinders Provide Efficient Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FRG-400/600S Series is designed for heavy loads and is fully enclosed for CNC rotary surface grinding.