EirTrade Aviation undertakes disassembly activities for retiring Boeing 787s
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The first two 10-year-old B787-8s to be retired from commercial service will be coordinated and managed in Prestwick, Ireland, with parts expected to be available in late Q1 2023.
Tecnologías de filtración para reciclaje de plásticos, de Fimic
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Fimic ofrece soluciones de filtración para satisfacer las necesidades de los recicladores y tecnologías dirigidas a aplicaciones con cambia filtros.
Expo Plásticos: 16 ediciones ofreciendo soluciones para la industria
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En 2023 se realizará la decimosexta edición de la exposición bienal especializada en tecnologías avanzadas en maquinaria, materias primas, equipos periféricos y soluciones para la industria del plástico.
Composites industry index ends February in growth mode
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating closed February at the same level it was in November 2022, right before experiencing a rare two months of contraction.
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La evolución del micromecanizado
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México
Challenge Machine sigue añadiendo equipos de alta velocidad para incrementar la cantidad de trabajo de micromecanizado que desarrolla. Aquí se presentan algunas lecciones que ha aprendido usando herramientas de tan sólo 0.001 pulgadas de diámetro.
Cinco tendencias en robots industriales para 2023
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Las tendencias identificadas por la IFR para la robótica y la automatización en 2023 se enfocan en mejorar la competitividad y sustentabilidad de las empresas, reducir costos y optimizar la producción.
High-Efficiency Stabilizer for Aliphatic Nylons
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Brüggemann’s Bruggolen TP-H1804 designed for use at continuous temperatures between 320°F-to-374°F
EAC's IoT Platform Connects Shop Floor With Actionable Data
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2023: The ThingWorx platform establishes a single source of data for collecting, aggregating and enabling secure and easy access to data for different job roles at multiple locations.
KGT Live Tool Replacements for Swiss Machines
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: It is said the KGT tools are constructed with top-of-the-line gears and high-quality bearings, providing machinists with a high-performance result and a long tool life that are comparable to OEM products.
Conveyors and Paint Systems
| Products Finishing
Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.
Independent Turning Cell Enables High Concentricity Precision
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The RV 10 Flexmaster rotary transfer machine’s precision turning cell (PTC) is integrated in the machine as a disconnected turning cell and is free of the drive and machining factors that affect the other stations.
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Merges with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Merged entity to further boost best-in-class manufacturing services.
Horn Supermini HP Performs Multiple Functions as One Tool
| Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The cutting concept enables higher infeed rates compared to standard small bore tooling.
3D Printed Golf Putter Shafts: AM Tailors Weight Distribution for an Optimized Putting Stroke
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
Snarr3D offers high-performance golf putters with aesthetic features made possible through 3D printing. In manipulating the weight distribution of the golf putter shaft, Snarr3D aims to enhance accuracy and performance to give golfers the equipment suited to their individual game.
Solar Atmospheres Receives Northrop Grumman Approval for South Carolina Facility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
All five Solar Atmospheres facilities are now an option for customers with Northrop Grumman requirements for vacuum heat treating.
Don't Dawdle: Register Now for PTXPO 2023
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
There will be a bunch of stuff happening at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., March 28-30 for PTXPO 2023. Here’s a quick guide to who is doing what. There’s still time to register.
ABB to Expand U.S. Production Facility
| Plastics Technology
The automation supplier will invest $20 million to increase production capacity at its 538,000-ft2 North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Michigan.
Precision Plus Wins Wisconsin Manufacturer Accolades
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Precision Plus received the Special Award for Investment in the Next Generation at the 34th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.
Star CNC’s Swiss-Type Lathe With Double B-Axis Programmable Units
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The SD-26 Swiss-type automatic lathe has features designed to offer enhanced workability and operability for the operator from both a hardware and software perspective.
Suite de Open Mind Technologies para alta productividad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El último paquete de software CAD/CAM hyperMILL 2023, de Open Mind Technologies, ofrece a los usuarios funciones nuevas y mejoradas.
M. Holland Partners with Lavergne to Distribute PCR Engineering Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The partnership will allow M. Holland’s clients to access Lavergne’s certified PCR resins with increased supply chain security and pricing stability in North America.
Thermoformer Maximizes Productivity with 3D Printing
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Productive Plastics has created an extensive collection of 3D printed manufacturing aids that sharply reduce lead times.