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Virtek/Plataine: Integrating laser projection systems with AI-based cloud software
| CompositesWorld
Sean Francoz, Director of Product Management at ViRTEK and Avner Ben-Bassat, President & CEO of Plataine discuss their partnership centered around automated laser projection solutions and AI-based cloud software. Their partnership hopes to improve on-time delivery as well as quality control for aerospace manufacturers.
The L.S. Starrett Company Expands Line of Digital Indicators
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 2900 electronic and W2900 electronic wireless models feature true absolute sensor technology that is said to minimize the chance of data loss.
Large-Format “Cold” 3D Printing With Polypropylene and Polyethylene
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Israeli startup Largix has developed a production solution that can 3D print PP and PE without melting them. Its first test? Custom tanks for chemical storage.
New LSR Cold Deck
| Plastics Technology
Hot runner supplier Mastip used K 2022 to introduce the customized and valve-gated Aquilo liquid silicone rubber (LSR) cold deck.
Romi lanza torno de bancada plana para maquinado de piezas grandes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Construido con una bancada monobloque de hierro fundido, el torno de bancada plana C 1100H, de Romi, optimiza la potencia, el torque, la precisión y la estabilidad.
Warpage Waylaid Via Simulation
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Designed to form a component that would hold headlights in place, the mold was intended to produce a front-end automobile bracket. Instead of parts however, the tool’s real output was problems.
Dow invertirá en México con fines sociales y sustentables
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Los proyectos lanzados por Dow, que involucran recolección de residuos y modelos de reciclaje, buscan mantener la reducción de 35 mil toneladas métricas de emisiones de CO2 que ha logrado desde 2016.
Video Tech Brief: Benefits of a CNC Bar Puller
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
CNC bar pullers can benefit machining processes by providing automation. Watch this video to learn more from a user of a bar puller on a turning center.
Baja California desarrolla talento para la manufactura médica
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Instituciones educativas de Tijuana, la Asociación de la Industria de Exportación y el Consejo de Desarrollo de Tijuana buscan conectar las necesidades de talento para la industria de dispositivos médicos de la región.
Estron Chemical Welcomes Project Leader
| Products Finishing
Thomas Hesse joins Estron Chemical as a project leader.
New Tool Breakage Alarm System Mitigates Machining Damage
| MoldMaking Technology
If a cutting tool breaks or compressor malfunctions the Tool Breakage Alarm from Air Turbine Tools alerts operators, or stops the program altogether.
TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three upcoming in-person thermoplastic composites courses, ranging from entry-level to advanced, are organized to enhance composites professionals’ knowledge in this burgeoning field.
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TRB Lightweight Structures partners with University of Bristol to broaden PFA offerings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Knowledge Transfer Partnership project aims to develop novel and improved PFA resin formulations for composite applications.
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Rice University turns asphaltene into graphene for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
University scientists use novel flash Joule heating process to convert crude oil byproduct into graphene, to then be mixed with composites for thermal, anti-corrosion and 3D-printing applications.
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Ways to Avoid Social Marketing Missteps
| Gardner Web
In the digital age of texts, tweets, likes and posts, what steps should companies take to successfully integrate social media into their business marketing strategies?
BASF Inaugurates Its Largest Surface Treatment Site in China
| Products Finishing
Designed as a smart factory, the site enables a wide range of digital applications and automation.
Metalworking Activity Contracted in November
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Contraction was hard to dodge with metalworking activity expansion steadily slowing since March.
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Tungaloy Introduces Barrel-Style Cutting Tool Inserts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The BallFinishNose indexable barrel-style tool inserts feature an asymmetric shape, which enables users to use the same side of the insert always facing the same direction when set in the tool body.
Compact, All-Electric Dryer
| Plastics Technology
Machine designed specifically for engineering resins.
Mikron Expands Production Area in Switzerland
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
By expanding its site in Ticino, Switzerland, Mikron Tool has added additional production capacity and created new jobs.
Grupo Hi-Tec colaborará en la formación de técnicos para maquinado CNC
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Junto al Clúster Aeroespacial de Baja California y CECATI 6, el Grupo Hi-Tec colaborará en la formación de técnicos en el área de maquinado CNC.
Tungaloy amplía su sistema de perforación con portabrocas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Tungaloy America añade portabrocas a la gama estándar de su sistema de brocas de cabezal intercambiable DrillMeister.