Choosing the Correct Gage Type for Groove Inspection

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Grooves play a critical functional role for seal rings and retainer rings, so good gaging practices are a must.

Evonik Invests in Interface Polymer’s Additives for Sustainable Plastics

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Interface Polymers’ Polarfin additives shown to simplify to the processing of plastics such as mixtures of PE and PP.  

Clamping Units for Swiss-Type Lathes

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: This hydraulic, high-precision clamping unit for Swiss-type lathes is well suited for static front and back drilling operations.

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Unlocking Your Next Solution for Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment

| MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO 2023 houses exhibitors that are ready to provide services and solutions for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment challenges.

Presentan la hoja de ruta del proyecto Chihuahua e-Mobility Ready

| Modern Machine Shop México

La hoja de ruta presentada por el gobierno de Chihuahua y la Universidad de Michigan identifica oportunidades como el ensamblaje de vehículos eléctricos.

Netstal incluyó en sus máquinas una opción para eficiencia energética

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con este anuncio, Netstal ofrece una reducción de presión del sistema adaptativo de las máquinas de moldeo por inyección, lo que se traduce en una disminución en el consumo de energía.

Absolute Haitian PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Absolute Haitian discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

NCC launches KTP project with Carbon ThreeSixty

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two-year project will help Carbon ThreeSixty to develop more optimized, higher-performing composite components and structures using tailored fiber placement (TFP).  

Inha University incorporates SwiftComp simulation software to virtually test composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AnalySwift’s SwiftComp tool aims to mitigate the burden of costly experiments and enable accurate testing of woven and braided composite structures.  
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Aptco Technologies supports supply of Compcut cutting machines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The pan-European partner to Sharp & Tappin will actively promote, sell and support the composite cutting solution to meet rising demand across Europe.  

High-Grade, Ultra-Fine Grained Steel Attained Via Novel Heat Treatment

| MoldMaking Technology

Swiss Steel Group applies its Extreme Performance Technology (XTP) treatment to steels for enhanced dynamic and mechanical characteristics.  

Beta Technologies to produce, certify fixed-wing eCTOL 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The revealed eCTOL CX300 all-electric aircraft is being designed, tested and certified in parallel with eVTOL model Alia-250. Certification and delivery are targeted for 2025.  

CW presents "CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for large structures"

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Attend this May 18th interactive webinar sponsored by Altair, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Toray and Collins Aerospace which will explore the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition into thermoplastics.

168 Manufacturing's Coolant System Automates Delivery

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2023: FullShop systems monitor and replenish all CNC machine sumps with optimized top-off ratios before the coolant runs low.

How Automation Boosts Output in High-Mix Environments

| Modern Machine Shop

Machine shops of almost any size and production mix can automate machining operations. The key is selecting the right technology to fit the need and working with a reliable supplier to deliver planned performance. The result will be more opportunities for your shop to increase capacity, revenue, and profit.

OMV Technologies Gets New CEO

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Kooper brings 33 years of experience in the industrial and consumer packaging industries to OMV--the closed-loop, turnkey, inline extrusion, thermoforming and tooling systems manufacturer.

Automated Gaging System for Boosting Quality, Productivity

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: The Q-Span System can pick parts from an input conveyor, measure three dimensions on each part and place each part in a pass or fail bin based on the measured data.  

En Indonesia, Proyecto Stop amplía servicios de recolección de residuos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Proyecto Stop, cofundado por Borealis y Systemiqen, ha creado un impacto social y ambiental positivo en tres ciudades de Indonesia gracias a su enfoque en el reciclaje y la recuperación de residuos.  

Mikron Micro Endmill for Difficult-To-Machine Materials

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: The micro endmill offers the advantages of high-performance milling with high profile precision and no overheating of the cutting edges.

Nexa3D Expands Resin Portfolio With Ceramic, Flexible, Clear Materials

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Nexa3D worked with material experts at BASF and Henkel to validate custom formulations for its ultrafast fleet of industrial and desktop 3D printers.

Borgwarner invertirá 47 millones de dólares en Saltillo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión de Borgwarner será para ampliar su planta en Saltillo, que generará 450 nuevos empleos.

How to Transition From a Cold to Hot Runner Mold

| MoldMaking Technology

Reducing cycle time and costs while also freeing up your machines for other projects are advantages gained by using hot runners that no one can ignore. But where does one begin transitioning from cold to hot runners?