on Building the Honda Pilot, the F-150 Lightning, an e-bike from Wham-O, & solid-state batteries simplified

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Building the 2023 Honda Pilot. . .the F-150 Lightning considered. . .check out the Model Y manufacturing video. . .Wham-O (yes, Wham-O) has an electric bike. . .solid-state batteries explained

Mito, Cardea Bio spearhead ISO standardization efforts for graphene

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Unified draft technical specification brings together industry, academia and the government to develop a classification framework for graphene-related 2D materials.  
#regulations

Tendencias a seguir para la industria manufacturera en 2023

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Gestión de la incertidumbre, enfrentar la escasez de mano de obra e impulsar la resiliencia de la cadena de proveeduría, son algunas de las tendencias que debe seguir la industria en 2023, de acuerdo con la firma Deloitte.

Reducing Prep Work With Precision Blanks

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Precision blanks can reduce or eliminate prep work on machine centers, making spindle time more productive and improving throughput.

Made in the USA - Season 1 Episode 4: Making the Case for Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

The majority of Americans want to "bring manufacturing back" to the U.S. The problem? Many of these same people do not want their children to work in manufacturing because of outdated beliefs about what a machine shop looks like.

Mastercam Mill agiliza el proceso de mecanizado multieje

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El paquete de software Mastercam Mill incluye funciones multieje, mejoras 3D y trayectorias 2D de alta velocidad.

DMG MORI Partners With Illinois Tech to Open Chicago Training Center

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The partners hope to play a critical role in preparing the workers needed to revive the advanced manufacturing industry in the U.S., including the semiconductor industry.
#workforcedevelopment

VIDEO: Explaining MoldMaking Versus Mold Manufacturing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

To understand how training has been impacted we first need to understand the differences between a few key concepts. What is moldmaking vs. mold manufacturing? Who is a mold designer vs. a mold engineer?

New App for Moldmakers Adds Functions, Part Scanner

| Plastics Technology

Hasco’s new app has a number of new and augmented functions including an NFC (near-field communication) scan for reliable identification of original Hasco products.

SMW Autoblok WPS Mini for Small Workpieces

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The 40-mm WPS (Workpiece Positioning System) Mini is well suited for 5-axis machining used for milling, measuring or grinding operations, offering flexibility and speed to reduce setup times.

DN Solutions Introduces High-Productivity Vertical Machining Center

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The SVM 5100L’s performance has been optimized to reduce the acceleration/deceleration times of the XYZ axes and spindle, reducing non-cutting time.

Hitos de la industria del plástico en México durante 2022

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Lo invitamos a hacer recuento de lo que fue el año 2022 para la industria del plástico en México, según la perspectiva de Vida Circular, iniciativa de educación e información para promover la economía circular de los plásticos.

Engel Introduces Pay Per Use Option

| Plastics Technology

The company says the pay-per-use model allows its customers to make payments based on machine utilization.

Corrosion Prevention: How to Avoid the Enemy of Metal Parts

| Production Machining

This chemical reaction that is a constant, indiscriminate and costly enemy of metal parts is preventable, but intentional measures must be taken and become an essential process within a company’s walls.

Eastman Machine automated cutting equipment increases HanseYacht efficiencies by 85%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since implementation of its first conveyorized cutting system, the recreational boatbuilder regularly seeks ways to improve its composite material handling processes.  

Hydraulic Chucks, Reduction Sleeves Reduce Toolholding Complications

| MoldMaking Technology

Seco Tools offers a comprehensive range of hydraulic chucks and accompany reduction sleeves, eliminating risk and additional maintenance for mold and die-makers, and less required tooling.  

People in composites: December 2022

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

End-of-the-year people roundup includes new hires, promotion announcements and more from OSG USA, Web Industries, BriskHeat, KraussMaffei Group and The Gill Corp.

Hypertherm Associates introduces 2021 Corporate Culture and Social Responsibility Report

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New report highlights the company’s work to further embed inclusion and diversity into its workplace, volunteer in the community and drive environmental sustainability.  

Markforged Billerica manufacturing facility achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Certification reflects Markforged’s customer-centric culture built around quality and reliability in the additive manufacturing space.  
#regulations

ABC Technologies to Acquire Windsor Mold Group Technologies

| Plastics Technology

The Tier One automotive supplier with compounding and blowmolding machine capabilities adds the 50-yr-old molder and moldmaker.

How Additive Manufacturing Can Help, Not Hinder, Injection Moldability of New Designs

| MoldMaking Technology

Four cost drivers — design for moldability, mold base size, internal componentry and polish/custom finishing — dictate the financial and processing success of a molded part design. Learn how 3D printing can assist this process, while also understanding potential pitfalls.

Heidenhain presenta su nuevo control de torneado TurnPWR

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El control TurnPWR ofrece a los operarios de tornos un control de torneado fácil de usar con características innovadoras de serie.