Open Mind CAM Software Provides Ultrasonic Knife Cutting

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Ultrasonic knife cutting enables efficient cutting of honeycomb structures, composites and foams often found in aerospace, automotive and wind turbine applications.

Soluble Salt Tester Measures Concentration on Metal Surfaces

| Products Finishing

The Positector SST Soluble Salt Tester from Paul N. Gardner USA is said to be durable, accurate and versatile.

Business Slowing? There's Still Plenty of Stuff to Do

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

There are things you may have put off when you were occupied with shipping parts to customers. Maybe it’s time to put some of them on the front burner.  

AkzoNobel Wins Airbus Award for Supply Chain Quality, Improvement

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings achieved the highest supplier award in the Airbus Supply Chain and Quality Improvement Program.

YCM Technology USA Opens New Technical Center

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new facility is designed to showcase various complementary machining solutions available through the YCM Alliance.

AMT and CSCMP Join Forces to Strengthen US Industrial Base

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The organizations plan to leverage their respective strengths to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth.
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Xact Metal Celebrates 100th 3D Metal Printer Order

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company says this milestone comes after the successful launch of its XM200G in 2021, which is Xact Metal’s second metal 3D printer and which has significantly expanded the company's reach and customer base.

Bekum Acquires Thermoplastic Pultrusion Machinery Business

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Blow molding machine builder Bekum buys into a very different field of technology with technology and personnel from insolvent ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH.

Vitopel Argentina instala línea para reciclaje interno

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los residuos resultantes de la producción de envases flexibles de BOPP del fabricante argentino Vitopel están siendo recuperados con una nueva peletizadora.

An Overview of Correct Vibratory Bowl Set-Up

| Products Finishing

As delivered from the manufacturer, vibratory bowls are set-up to operate in a functional motion pattern. However, future maintenance to replace a faulty motor or if a bowl is relined, or to replace worn-out bearings, may result in a machine with poor mechanical motion once reassembly is complete. Here are some helpful hints to correct this situation.

IperionX to Provide 100% Recycled Titanium Metal Powders to SLM Customers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

It is said IperionX’s titanium technologies enable the production of high-quality titanium powders from 100% recycled titanium feedstocks to significantly reduce the carbon footprint and environmental impact of titanium.

United Grinding ofrece un programa de aprendizaje de cuatro años de duración

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El programa permite a los participantes obtener una beca completa para un grado asociado en tecnología de automatización y control con robótica.

Carbios Gets €54 Million for Enzymatic Recycling Facility and Research

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The French government awarded grants to Carbios for the development of its facility for recycling PET using enzymatic technology.

Aumenta el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros en mayo de 2023

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros hiló cinco meses consecutivos arriba de los 50 puntos.

Internal Gas Pressure Molding Offers Sustainability Benefits

| Plastics Technology

Wittmann Battenfeld says its upgraded Airmould 4.0 technology, which features a more compact footprint, saves material and cycle time — thereby also cutting energy use.

on software-defined vehicles, developing batteries, Porsche surfboard, Mercedes hybrid & more

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Just what is a “software-defined” vehicle. . .Porsche helps develop a surfboard. . .the challenge of developing batteries. . .electric motorcycle company models itself after Tesla. . .Mercedes brings F1 hybrid tech to a consumer car. . .advanced tech for interiors (and beyond, to the cloud). . .a Bugatti building. . .

Robots: cómo hacer más en el taller con menos espacio

| Modern Machine Shop México

Explore cómo los robots mejoran la productividad y seguridad en los talleres, desde la alimentación de máquinas hasta la preparación de pedidos, todo en espacios reducidos.

Compounder Adds Capacity, Capabilities in Rochester

| Plastics Technology

Enhancements to plant said to help compounder meet production and sustainability goals of customers.  

Inspección de ranuras: elección del calibre correcto

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

Descubra cómo elegir el calibre adecuado para la medición de ranuras internas y externas. Conozca los aspectos a tener en cuenta en función de sus necesidades de inspección.

Nearshoring en la industria del plástico: el momento es ahora

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El nearshoring en la industria del plástico está creando oportunidades de negocio y crecimiento para México. Con la relocalización de empresas, especialmente en el sector automotriz, México se ha convertido en un destino atractivo para la producción de autopartes. El potencial en otros mercados es enorme.

Sunnen Named Official Honing Equipment Partner of Hendrick Motorsports

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Sunnen Products Co. adds its SV-series honing machines to the engine department of Hendrick Motorsports —which has earned a record 14 car owner championships in NASCAR’s premier division.

Conceptos básicos de tornillos para moldes de inyección

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology México

¿Quiere evitar pérdidas en la producción? Aprenda todo lo que necesita saber, en términos de diseño, para elegir y utilizar los tornillos de inyección adecuados.