AddUp’s FormUp 350 Evolution Prints Parts Up to 1 Meter Tall

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The FormUp 350 Evolution machine is designed to produce large metal parts with a high level of complexity and precision, which is an ability in high demand in the aeronautics, space, defense and energy sectors.

Inline Inspection System for Wood Plastic Composites

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Pixargus’ ProfilControl 7 DX WoodPlasticComposites measure all dimensions and geometrics, including deep grooves.

BASF Receives ISCC Plus Certification to Expand its Valeras Plastic Additives Offerings

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Initial certification includes antioxidants produced at BASF manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the U.S.

GF Divisions Complete Construction of Mexico Facility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

A grand opening event will be held on May 3, 2023, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the facility in Apodaca, Mexico.

How to Calibrate Gages and Certify Calibration Programs

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Tips for establishing and maintaining a regular gage calibration program.

UAQ inaugura Centro de Investigación en Economía Circular

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El centro, liderado por la Facultad de Química de la UAQ, generará conocimientos para la reducción de residuos y la extensión del ciclo de vida de los productos.   

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Adam Nartker, Diversified Technologies International

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Adam Nartker.

BBIT Antimicrobial Receives EPA Registration

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Sanitized AG can now offer local stock availability to support the domestic market.

Finishing Activity Ended March Down 1 Point vs. February

Jan Schafer | Products Finishing

Finishing Activity: March saw the index revert to flat, closing at 50.3 compared to February’s 51.3. 
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Unisig's Automated Drilling Machines Adapt to Shop Needs

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: Unisig’s automation encompasses specialized solutions to fit the needs of particular production demands, applications or facilities.

Lantek Bevel Module Streamlines CAD/CAM Programming

Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop

The EdgeLine Bevel module simplifies programming and streamlines CNC programming of modern Trumpf cutting machines for more efficient laser machining.

Línea de máquinas Ez de Mazak debuta en FITMA

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Mazak (stand 2816) exhibirá su más reciente línea de máquinas accesibles denominada Ez.

México: cifras de importación de moldes en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En México, durante 2022 creció 0.32 % el valor de la importación de Moldes para Caucho o Plástico por Inyección o Compresión con relación al año anterior.

Meusburger presentó sistema para cambio rápido de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante Expo Plásticos 2023, Meusburger demostró su tecnología de cambio de mangueras que ahorra tiempo y aumenta la eficiencia en el cambio de los moldes.

Precision Manufacturing of Large and Complex Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

Explore Tech-Max, a CNC machine shop that specializes in precision machining large and complex parts ranging from 10 in. to over 10 ft.

IACMI receives funding renewal from U.S. DOE to continue composites R&D

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Over the next five years, IACMI aims to further composites R&D efforts to support U.S. decarbonization and its pillars: technology, economy and workforce development. 

ERP Software Enables Manufacturers to Maximize Operational Efficiencies

| MoldMaking Technology

JobBoss2 from ECI Software Solutions assists manufacturers with decision-making and reveals opportunities for growth and cost savings.

Horizon Aircraft completes wind tunnel transition flight testing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The company anticipates that its Cavorite X5 hybrid eVTOL will be ready for full-scale flight tests in 2025.

The T.33 Spider: Another carbon fiber masterpiece from Gordon Murray

Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld

The legendary performance designer-engineer believes in purity of execution, and the T.33 Spider shows that the approach still drives him.

Cool Clean’s Omega 1500 Provides Powerful, Portable Cleaning

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: By selecting the appropriate nozzle and making the necessary propellant pressure and temperature adjustments, the Omega 1500 can clean to a variety of surface cleanliness levels.

Hasco presentó sus nuevos componentes y sistemas de enfriamiento

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca los componentes y sistemas de enfriamiento que Hasco México y América Latina presentó recientemente en Expo Plásticos 2023.  

Make Your Mark: Free Benchmarking Survey Remains Open

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

You have until April 30 to fill out your 2023 Plastics Technology Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, with no cost to you and a free analysis of your operations’ performance upon completion.