Ceratizit's Control System Increases Process Security
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: The ToolScope monitoring and control system can reduce cycle times up to 15% and, with wear monitoring, optimize tool life and provide additional tool reserve usage up to 30%.
“Nearshoring: una oportunidad que no podemos perder”: Grupo Hi-Tec
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En nuestra cobertura de Expo Plásticos 2023, tuvimos una interesante plática con Karina Suárez de Grupo Hi-Tec. Entérese qué nos dijo sobre el momento privilegiado que atraviesa el sector y que no se puede desaprovechar.
Alianza entre Kraiburg TPE y APTA Resinas Termoplásticas en Brasil
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La asociación entre Kraiburg TPE y APTA Resinas busca incrementar la presencia de elastómeros termoplásticos en el sector automotor brasileño.
Axalta Helps Inspire Women to Pursue STEM at Saint Joseph’s University
| Products Finishing
Investment supports John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics and related scholarships.
Crecen 16.6 % las exportaciones en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
Se destacan las exportaciones de subsectores de la industria manufacturera, como la fabricación de equipo de transporte, aparatos eléctricos y maquinaria.
How to Reduce Sinks in Injection Molding
| Plastics Technology
Modifications to the common core pin can be a simple solution, but don’t expect all resins to behave the same. Gas assist is also worth a try.
Expanded In-Plant Monitoring Capabilities
| Plastics Technology
ACS expands MiVue plant-monitoring system across a wide range of auxiliaires.
CTG's Parts Washing Machine Supports Lean Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The Ransohoff LeanVeyor parts washing system reduces floor space requirements and provides optimized cleaning and drying performance.
DryerGenie, secador inteligente de Novatec, llega a Expo Plásticos 2023
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El nuevo sensor de secado de Novatec que fue presentado hace unos días en la Plastics Technology Expo 2023, de Chicago, también fue noticia en Expo Plásticos 2023 de Guadalajara.
Hexagon Invests in Divergent’s Autonomous, Sustainable Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) is a fully integrated software and hardware solution, creating a complete modular digital factory that combines AI-optimized generative design software, additive manufacturing and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames.
MAG Signs Distributor Partnership with Jones Machinery
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Jones Machinery will distribute vertical, horizontal and five-axis machining centers, as well as horizontal and vertical turning centers, throughout Southern Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
Evolve Creates Production Assessment Program for Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This program enables clients to work with a team of engineering experts to analyze and validate the business case of their AM applications on Evolve’s SVP platform, powered by STEP technology.
GF Divisions anuncia la gran apertura de su planta en México
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La construcción de la planta de 7,000 metros cuadrados ya está completa y los líderes de la compañía están organizando una gran celebración de apertura el próximo 3 de mayo.
Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss
| MoldMaking Technology
With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.
Mitigating Peeling of Powder Coating on Thick Aluminum
| Products Finishing
Kevin Biller, director of ChemQuest Powder Coating Research, discusses ways to avoid peeling defects when powder coating on thick aluminum profiles.
Indorama and Evertis Collaboration Aims for PET Film From Recycled Trays
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Indorama and Evertis announced they will collaborate to make food packaging film from recycled PET trays.
Grindstar Replaces Turning With Efficient Grinding
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The Grindstar machine uses a method that enables the entire workpiece contour to be ground in a single processing operation.
Machine Monitoring Boosts Aerospace Manufacturer's Utilization
| Modern Machine Shop
Once it had a bird’s eye view of various data points across its shops, this aerospace manufacturer raised its utilization by 27% in nine months.
PRI Registrar Acquires SRI Quality System Registrar
| Products Finishing
The Performance Review Institute Registrar has acquired SRI Quality System Registrar, improving value for customers.
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Tsugami Sliding Headstock Lathe for Complex Parts
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The SS38MH-5AX features a powerful 20,000-rpm, 10-hp tool spindle capable of turning and milling.
Trexel & W. Müller Team Up on Multilayer Foam Blow Molding
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
MuCell technology gains new momentum in blow molded packaging through this partnership of a leader in physical foaming with supercritical gases and a leader in coex blow molding hardware and controls.
Tungaloy's Mini Boring Bar Tools Machine Small Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The TinyMiniTurn line features a full range of solid carbide mini boring bars that enables machining from as small as 0.6 mm (.024″) diameters.