EPSI Relaunches Custom Masking Program

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

EPSI’s plotter cutting provides custom solutions for complicated masks and irregular shapes.

Justifying Investments in Automation and Smart Solutions

| Products Finishing

Corey Sorrento of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses the long-term benefits and payoffs for investing in AI-driven technologies for your paint line. 
#economics

Blasting Beads Made of Lead-Free Natron Glass

| Products Finishing

SwarcoBlast blasting media are made for use in a multitude of surface refinement applications.

Planned Facility to Produce Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene for Food Packaging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

EGN, Tomra, and INEOS announced plans to collaborate on a new kind of recycling plant, to be located in Germany.

Mantis Stereo Microscope Features Improved Optics

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The latest Mantis generation features an eyepiece-less design that delivers a large, high-quality optical stereo image directly into the user’s eyes, making it more comfortable and easier to view than traditional microscopes.

ChemQuest Names Director Supporting Technology Development Pillar

| Products Finishing

ChemQuest has named Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a director in support of its technology development pillar.
#workforcedevelopment

Turning the Tables on Me ... Conversation All About Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Being a guest on the All-Axis Podcast by Tebis was a pleasure to talk about all things moldmaking.

Prensas autocentrantes de Mate cuentan con mordazas de cambio rápido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de sujeción de piezas 52/96, de Mate Precision Technologies, está diseñado para maximizar la capacidad de sujeción en centros de mecanizado de tres, cuatro y cinco ejes.

Replacing Discontinued Vapor Degreasing Fluids – 3 Things to Consider

| Products Finishing

What do you do when you learn your trusted line of vapor degreasing cleaning fluids will soon be discontinued? Elizabeth Norwood of MicroCare discusses what you should keep in mind when replacing discontinued vapor degreasing fluids.

Monaghan Reaming System Provides Long Service Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Diatool Top Speed Ring modular reaming system features multiblade design with uneven spacing of cutting edges to create round and cylindrical bores.

Solución para eliminar olores en plásticos reciclados

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Instituto Fraunhofer está revolucionando el reciclaje de plásticos con una técnica innovadora de extracción de olores con agua a presión.

Paris Air Show 2023 highlights

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

The Paris Air Show, one of the largest aerospace trade shows in the world, returned for the first time since 2019 and proved that the global aviation industry industry is very much alive and kicking.

Mitsui Seiki USA Appoints New President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Daniel Cleary plans to focus his attention on the company’s investment in people, technology and infrastructure.

Orion Industries, Dimension Bond Announce Leadership Change

| Products Finishing

Kevin Hess has been promoted from vice president to president at Orion Industries and Dimension Bond as George Osterhout retires.

VOTE in The Cool Parts Showcase!

| Additive Manufacturing

Your votes will decide the winners of our contest for the coolest 3D printed parts. Learn about the finalists and then cast your vote in each category: Best Bespoke Solution, Best Production Part and Best Proof of Concept. 

Unisig Invests in Newly Constructed Fabrication Department

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Producing many of its parts in-house enables the company to preserve and maintain the quality and quantity of its components while optimizing the mix of parts that are made.

Turned and Polished Steel Barstock: How It Is Manufactured, How It Impacts Your Shop

Miles Free | Production Machining

Understanding the benefits provided by turned and polished steel barstock and its differences from cold-drawn steel barstock can help you and your team avoid unexpected performance issues. 

Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials -- Part 30: Polyurethane

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

In the world of polymers, polyurethane chemistry is probably the most versatile. This a resulted in a wide range of products made from these materials and given the industry the flexibility to respond to the progressive march of regulatory concerns.  

IMTS 2024 Floor Plan Reflects Manufacturing Strength and Growth

| Additive Manufacturing

IMTS 2024 is now organized by manufacturing sectors to help visitors compare capabilities, prices and services from the world’s elite suppliers all in one location.

Engel Boosts Automation Production Capabilities in North America

| Plastics Technology

The Austrian company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the expansion of its North American Automation Center in York, Penn., featuring 15,000-ft2 of production, office and logistics space.

FASTSHIP project to develop novel technologies for cleaner shipping

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ÉireComposites and the University of Galway have won funding to develop a solution using composites that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or designed into new ships for faster, cleaner and cheaper shipping transportation.

Compact Temperature Controller with Alarm

| Products Finishing

Gizmo Engineering offers a compact temperature controller with a built-in alarm, digitally displaying tank temperature while controlling a steam solenoid.