on Audi cutting carbon, Infineon deploying chips, & CARB pushing autonomy

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Audi in Brussels. . .Infineon looks at auto applications. . .Impact of EV regs on Euro trucking. . .CARB thinks autonomy can help. . .Age and attitudes about auto. . .Auto designer designs watches. . .Toyota Venza review. .  .Nissan Sunderland at Christmas. . .

Made in the USA - Season 1 Episode 3: The Supply Chain Knot

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Through interviews with manufacturing leaders and economists, Episode 3 of “Made in the USA” explores the benefits and challenges of keeping manufacturing production within the United States — especially after major events such as 9-11 or the onset of a global pandemic.

Studer Offers Entry-Level Grinding Machine

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The S100 is suitable for grinding geometrically defined basic forms and contours for a wide range of parts, all of which can be generated with the machine’s interpolating axes.

Torno vertical de Honor Seiki recibe premio de excelencia en Taiwán

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El premio “Taiwan Excellence” que recibió el torno vertical de Honor Seiki reconoce las innovaciones revolucionarias, aplicaciones comerciales y de consumo reinventadas, y la sustentabilidad en los productos.

Top 10 CompositesWorld news items of 2022

Cara Ready | CompositesWorld

The year 2022 was a big year for composites. Take a look at CompositesWorld’s top 10 most popular news pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed. 

Siemens actualiza el sistema de control CNC para mejorar la digitalización

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Sinumerik, de Siemens, presenta nuevas funciones tecnológicas que simplifican la operación de la máquina-herramienta.

Mold Builder Uses Counter-Intuitive Approach for Mold Challenges

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Matrix Tool Inc. answers customers’ hard questions with creative solutions for cavity spacing, tool sizing, runner layout and melt delivery that reveal the benefits of running in a smaller press size at lower cavitation but higher yield.

Polímeros con memoria de forma: aplicaciones y características

| Plastics Technology México

A través de investigaciones recientes, el CIQA obtuvo nuevos polímeros inteligentes con memoria de forma y nuevas formulaciones para aplicaciones dentales, a partir de la síntesis de nuevos monómeros biobasados provenientes de fuentes naturales.  

Extruder Alignment: Important, but Only Half the Equation

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

The other half? Aligning and supporting downstream equipment. Here are best practices.

SurTec acquires omniTECHNIK Mikroverkapselungs GmbH

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The acquisition of omniTECHNIK supplements the SurTec portfolio with a wide variety of thread coating solutions.

Jergens Inc. Appoints New Vice President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Matt Schron’s promotion will expedite the execution of agreements and contracts that support the company’s key business initiatives.

Industria del plástico en México cierra 2022 con números positivos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Durante 2022, México registró un consumo aparente de plásticos de 5.9 millones de toneladas y una producción de 3.8 millones de toneladas, equivalentes a 400 mil millones de dólares, según datos de ANIPAC.

Choosing Work Perks

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Workforce is tight and there are a lot of ideas to retain your skilled workers. How do you choose?

FOBA’s Cool-Touch Laser Marking for Delicate Substrates

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The low-heat laser is said to apply perfect marks on materials with extraordinary absorption properties, such as white, transparent or red plastics as well as highly reflective metals.

3D Printed Spares, Electrification and Cool Parts: Top 10 Stories of 2022: AM Radio #31

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Our top articles and videos from 2022 reflect increasing use of additive manufacturing for replacement parts; growing applications for electric motors; and a maturing user base. Read through the top 10 list or listen to the AM Radio podcast episode all about these stories. 

Calling All Machining VIPs: PMTS Registration Is Now Open

Angela Osborne | Products Finishing

Registration for the 2023 Precision Machining Technology Show is now open. Here’s your code to attend the April event for free.

ECOCE: 20 años de compromiso y avances por la sostenibilidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En 20 años, ECOCE ha rescatado más de 79 mil toneladas de materiales reciclables como PET, PEAD, aluminio, hojalata, vidrio y cartón y ha logrado la participación de 24 millones de personas en acciones a favor del reciclaje. Conozca más sobre su importante contribución en la cultura del reciclaje en México.

Loop Technology becomes a member of AMRC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The industrial automation technology specialist joins as a Tier 2 member at the AMRC to pursue advanced automation projects that will further cultivate U.K. productivity.  

SyBridge to Acquire Certain Assets of Digital Manufacturing Solutions Provider Fast Radius

| MoldMaking Technology

Chicago-based Fast Radius adds significant prototyping, additive manufacturing and software capabilities to grow Sybridge’s product lifecycle support for customers.  

GE Haliade-X 14.7 MW-220 turbine obtains full DNV type certificate

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rigorous third-party certification process for Haliade-X has been successfully completed, making it what GE says is the largest wind turbine with a full type certification.  

PET Preform Molding Advances on Display

| Plastics Technology

At K 2022, SACMI exhibited its latest PET preform injection molding machine, as well as quality control via integrated vision and rPET molding specialization.

Integrity Tool and Mold Partners With Palantir Technologies on Major Software Investment

| MoldMaking Technology

Multi-year, multi-million dollar deal will help optimize Integrity’s operations from the factory floor to sales, product design, scheduling and more.