Protolabs’ Software Provides Instant Manufacturability Analysis for 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The automated design feedback helps accelerate product development and avoid unnecessary production costs by making design adjustments early.

Compact VMC Built for Diverse, Simultaneous Applications

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The compact model is well suited for shops that want an integrated 5-axis solution for virtually any part that has previously required multiple operations or setups.

America Makes’ Project Call for LPBF Cross-Platform Consistency

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Project entry requirements include registration at TRX Industry Day at UTEP by Wednesday, March 8, 2023; with the submission deadline set for Friday, April 7, 2023, by 5 p.m. ET.

Food Contact Film Will Incorporate Postconsumer Recyclate

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Charter Next Generation announced it will use Revolution’s Encore PCR-LLDPE in Film Packaging Products

Axium Packaging to Expand to North Carolina

| Plastics Technology

The rigid plastics packaging maker with injection and blow molding capabilities is investing $32 million in a 150,000-ft2 facility in Archdale, its first in the state and 19th in North America.

Grupo Hi-Tec realizará Open House en México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El 8 y 9 de marzo el Grupo Hi-Tec realizará un gran Open House en sus instalaciones de Tlalnepantla con más de 20 máquinas que estarán trabajando en vivo. 

Honda Now Exploring UBQ’s Biobased Material Made from Unsorted Household Waste

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

UBQ is aiming to expand its reach for more sustainable automotive parts as well as non-automotive applications.

Handling the Growth of an Adaptable Automation System

| Modern Machine Shop

Implementing an adaptable automation system helped this shop stay on top of seasonal swings in demand. To effectively grow this system, it had to keep several considerations in mind.

Futurapet instala sistemas de clasificación para reciclaje de plástico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La empresa turca Futurapet utiliza los sistemas de clasificación y análisis de materiales de Sesotec para garantizar la pureza de su material reciclado.

GA-ASI Integrates Digital Manufacturing Process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

GA-ASI is working to apply Divergent’s data-driven approach to design, fabricate and assemble vehicle structures for manufacturing its line of unmanned aircraft systems.

Vollrath Company Hires New Leader as Former CEO Retires

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Erik Lampe joins Vollrath to assume the position of president initially. He will take over as CEO in June.

Querétaro concreta inversiones por 9,854 millones de pesos

| Modern Machine Shop México

En lo que va de 2023, Querétaro ha concretado 10 proyectos que representan inversiones por 9,854 millones de pesos en sectores como el aeronáutico y el automotriz.

Looking Back on 25 Years in the Moldmaking Industry

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

To celebrate MoldMaking Technology’s 25 years serving the industry, we’re taking readers down memory lane — for the brand and the moldmaking industry — to show how much has changed, how much has remained the same and how much innovation and opportunity still lies ahead.  

Hot Runner Manifold Offers Increased Flexibility

| MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s additively manufactured Steamrunner hot runner manifold allows for increased flexibility with injection molding.

BMW Group to bring iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet into service in 2023

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A fleet of under 100 vehicles, featuring BMW fuel cell technology and 700-bar CFRP storage tanks, will be deployed for international demonstration and trial purposes.  

on Sion's end, vehicle ratings, brand loyalty, BEV big rigs, Toyota Sequoia, & Stellantis leverages resources

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Why Sono Motors ended Sion. . .how OEMs are rated by CR. . .Tesla has lots of loyalists. . .Conti uses interior cameras for identifying drivers. . .using alternative power in the Port of Los Angeles. . .Toyota’s top-of-the-line Sequoia. . .Stellantis leverages manufacturing base

Aumenta el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros en febrero de 2023

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el segundo mes de 2023 y con datos desestacionalizados, el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros presentó un incremento mensual de 1.58 puntos.

PMTS 2023: Discovering Precision Machining Technology Under One Roof

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Like Production Machining, trade shows such as PMTS enable you to discover new shopfloor equipment, technology and ideas that can help boost your shop’s efficiency and profitability.

Gravity Pull System presenta un software de manufactura aditiva

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

AM Schedule Optimizer, de Gravity Pull System, mejora los costos de los procesos de producción.

Rollomatic Appoints New CEO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Joe Kane took over as CEO at the beginning of 2023. He will continue to hold his position as CEO of Strausak Inc.

New Shredders Offer Size Reduction in a Small Footprint

| Plastics Technology

Conair has introduced its GP series shredders for processors who need to reduce hard scrap too large for a granulator, but do not need the high throughput or cost of a larger shredding machine.

SUR/FIN 2023 Registration Is Now Open

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The National Association for Surface Finishing SUR/FIN 2023 surface finishing industry trade show will take place June 6-8, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.