Contest Seeks Innovative End-Use 3D Printed Parts

Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining

The Cool Parts Showcase is looking for 3D printed components that are currently in use or show promise as future solutions.

Open Mind's Updated CAD/CAM Suite Enhances NC Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: HyperMill 2023 includes a new General Transformation Pattern feature that uses a selected reference geometry and searches for the same reference in all other models regardless of its spatial orientation.

Sistemas para reciclaje para PET, películas y rígidos de MAAG

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastics Recycling LATAM: Grupo MAAG presentará sistemas de reciclaje que permiten una economía circular para los plásticos.  

Twin-Screw Feeder Ideal for Hard-to-Handle Materials

| Plastics Technology

Twin-screw gravimetric feeder features a horizontal agitator so that the two screws are always filled with material.   

Form Tapping Improves Tool Life, Costs

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Moving from cut tapping to form tapping for a notable application cut tooling costs at Siemens Energy and increased tool life a hundredfold.

Tecnologías de termoformado fueron exhibidas por Grupo Janfrex

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Janfrex presentó en Expo Plásticos Guadalajara 2023 la tecnología GN Contact Heat que ofrece un diseño compacto, bajo consumo energético y que resulta ideal para volúmenes bajos de producción.

En 2022 creció 50.67 % la importación de robots industriales en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las entidades federativas que más importaron robots industriales fueron Nuevo León, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí y Jalisco.

Lithoz Partners With SiNAPTIC for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The deal includes joint sales and marketing activities, as well as the purchase of seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 Medical printers for SiNAPTIC’s new research center in Lafayette, Colorado.

Carbide Milling Cutters Provide Dynamic Milling Action

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter MD340/MD344 Supreme solid carbide milling cutters for machining steel are highly universal in application, from plunging and pocket and cavity milling to roughing and full slotting and help reduce tool costs.  

Base Materials launches new polyurethane tooling board products for molding processes

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Three new specialist products include BP600 medium-density and BP1200 and BP1700 abrasion-resistant, high-density PU tooling materials for vacuum forming, thermoforming, automotive modeling and more.

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

| Plastics Technology

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

Muratec Packing Solution Automates Material Handling

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Ledger A3 AS/RS miniload system feature high-speed, simultaneous carriage loading and unloading for storing, picking and sorting of small, lightweight goods.

Motion Industries Promotes New Senior VP, CFO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Patrick Cummings joined Motion in 2012 and has held various leadership positions during his tenure.

Escoja la rueda de rectificado correcta

| Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca las propiedades y aplicaciones de los distintos tipos de abrasivos en ruedas de rectificado y cómo afectan el proceso. Aprenda a elegir la rueda abrasiva adecuada para sus necesidades.

Okuma Introduces New Okuma Factory Automation Division

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Okuma America Corp. launches business segment focused on automation solutions for manufacturers

Siemens se asocia con Microsoft para expandir la Inteligencia Artificial Industrial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las empresas han integrado el software Teamcenter de Siemens para administrar el ciclo de vida de los productos con la plataforma de colaboración Teams de Microsoft y los modelos de lenguaje de Azure OpenAI Service.

VF-2SSYT: mayor velocidad y capacidad extra en el eje Y

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Grupo Hi-Tec (stand 2416) exhibirá la máquina HAAS VF-2SSYT, diseñada para adaptarse a talleres pequeños.

NOVA and Pregis Collaborate on Sustainable Flexible Food Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Pregis will use NOVA’s Syndigo recycled PE for stand-up pouches, fitmented pouches, and lay-flat bags.

Brighton Science Unveils Cloud-based Surface Intelligence Platform

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Next-generation solution uses data and analytics to prevent bonding and adhesion issues.

Semperit Acquires Rico Group

| Plastics Technology

The global maker of specialized polymer products for industrial applications, including hoses and belts, has purchased the Austrian headquartered liquid silicone rubber molder and moldmaker.

Ejector Range Enlarged

| Plastics Technology

Hasco says the approximately 600 additional new versions gives its ejector portfolio maximum demolding flexibility.

NCC reaches milestone in composite cryogenic hydrogen program

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

The National Composites Centre is testing composite cryogenic storage tank demonstrators with increasing complexity, to support U.K. transition to the hydrogen economy.