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‘Get the Right Information to the Right People at the Right Time’
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Scott Rogers at Noble Plastics is working on production-monitoring software to empower his shop-floor personnel.
Fravic Daunert será distribuir de ANCA en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Fravic Daunert distribuirá toda la gama de productos ANCA, incluidas las rectificadoras de herramientas y cortadores CNC, así como accesorios.
SABIC in Value Chain Partnership with Jinming Machinery and Bolsas to Foster Innovative Flexible Film Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
This collaboration is expected to secure the development of a robust applications pipeline based on current and future trends.
Fearless Five-Axis Programming Fosters Shop Growth
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Reinvestment in automation has spurred KCS Advanced Machining Service’s growth from prototyping to low-and mid-volume parts. The key to its success? A young staff of talented programmers.
General Magnaplate Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Website Launch
| Products Finishing
General Magnaplate is celebrating several events all at once, including the company's 70th anniversary, a revamped website launch and a name change.
Vestas EnVentus order, Minnesota Power proposal advance U.S. wind capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In November, Vestas secured a 300-MW order for the Illinois-based Goose Creek Wind farm, and Minnesota Power doubled its wind energy proposal to 400 MW, projects which are aiming for 100% clean energy for each state by 2050.
Vestas expands partnership with long-time blades partner TPI Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Continuous collaborative effort is sought to strengthen the wind energy supply chain, such as production setup optimization for current and future wind blade facilities, and evaluation of future locations.
Hexagon Purus receives first hydrogen distribution systems order for 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hybrid system will enable German-based Hypion to efficiently transport and refuel hydrogen with the same distribution system.
Form Grinder's Advanced Design is Ideal for Mold Base Prep, Inserts
| MoldMaking Technology
The Okamoto full-function, two-axis, simultaneous CNC form grinder is ideal for surface, slot, step, form and contour grinding, with improved column design and construction, and consistent accuracy.
Markforged Adds Simulation Feature to Additive Manufacturing Software
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The software’s virtual testing can validate the strength of advanced composite parts and automatically optimize print parameters to lower cost and speed production.
Siemens ofrece soporte virtual a usuarios de CNC
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El programa Virtual Product Expert (VPE), de Siemens, les permite a los usuarios interactuar directamente con un experto en productos CNC de Sinumerik y tener respuesta a sus preguntas específicas de operación y programación.
Heidenhain Introduces User-friendly Turning Control
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
TurnPWR was developed for lathe machinists to support manual and automated operation.
Formlabs' Educational Platform Aims to Advance Dental 3D Printing
| Additive Manufacturing
Formlabs’ Dental Academy is an educational platform designed to advance 3D printing technology in dentistry settings.
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When to Introduce Automation Into Your Finishing System
| Products Finishing
Looking to increase productivity for your liquid coating operation? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies provides examples of how automation can help improve quality and efficiency for paint spray equipment.
Sistemas de canal caliente para compuestos PCR, de Oerlikon HRSflow
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con la producción de cajas de fruta ecológicas, Oerlikon HRSflow demuestra sus sistemas de colada caliente para el procesamiento de resinas recicladas.
Caplugs Offers Webinar Series on Masking Design
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Caplugs Connect platform offers education on product protection solutions.
Grooving Attachment Streamlines Operation by 75%
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
A grooving attachment enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to reduce cycle times by over 45 minutes on a high-value, high-nickel part feature.
Univertical Hires Sales, Marketing Manager
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Univertical Corp. hires Seth Hill as global sales and marketing manager.
Mixed Bag Ahead for US Metalworking Economy
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
While what has been an extraordinarily robust manufacturing economy has softened in recent months, and the near-term outlook appears to be more of the same, the overall scenario remains strong. Even a possible recession next year does not appear to be an obstacle to continued growth over the next few years.
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Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
Extending the Repertoire of Blow Molded Nylon Fuel Tanks
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
The second blow molded monolayer nylon 6 auto fuel tank using DSM’s Akulon Fuel Lock is a plug-in hybrid – another first.
Advanced Hardcoat Technologies for Automotive
| Plastics Technology
Momentive’s SilFort technology geared to auto exterior applications.