CAM Software Automation Recognizes, Remembers and Standardizes Complex Process Flows

| MoldMaking Technology

For the everyday mold builder, Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL software with automation technology and a comprehensive Automation Center make it easier to define and adhere to manufacturing standards.

Ulster University, Synthesites advance intelligent cure monitoring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Research collaboration to enable active control and optimization for RTM process for composite structures manufacture.  
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CW Tech Days webinar addresses emerging composites opportunities in infrastructure, construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Attend this Dec. 1st interactive webinar sponsored by Composites One, where experts will review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in these markets.  

Composites UK announces 2022 industry award winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Industry trade association reveals the winners and runner-ups offering composites innovations in materials, manufacture, design, sustainability and more.  

Moldmaking Industry GBI Follows Industry in Contraction Trend

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

The October Gardner Business Index (GBI) for moldmaking experienced a second month of contraction.
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Collet de Andreas Maier se adapta a los contornos de la pieza

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo collet de sujeción interna de Andreas Maier consta de un elemento básico, así como de un accesorio de sujeción interna.

PCBA Adapter Bridges Acu-Rite CNC to Heidenhain TNC

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Adapter gives operators a simple upgrade or ability to switch between two controls on a single machine.

Solving Process Issues With a Detail-Oriented Approach

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

It is essential for a machinist and a shop to have the discipline to pause a process and reassess when encountering issues, even when schedules are tight.

Spinning Straw Into Gold With Chemical Upcycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Upcycling diverts waste by converting it to high value materials.

Clariant ampliará producción de sus retardantes de llama Exolit OP

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant implementará una segunda línea de producción para los retardantes de llama no halogenados Exolit OP en las nuevas instalaciones que construye en China.

Bystronic presenta sistema de plegado compacto

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de JIMTOF 2022, Sebastian Takahashi, Service Technician de Bystronic Japan, presentó el sistema Mobile Vending integrado con la máquina Xpert 80.

Nearshoring impulsa el crecimiento del mercado industrial de Monterrey

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el tercer trimestre de 2022, la manufactura continúa liderando la demanda industrial en Monterrey y su área metropolitana, seguida de los sectores automotriz y de alta tecnología.

Kuka Launches Integrated Robot, Automated Mobile Platform

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new system is integrated with one controller for the robot, platform and navigation, as well as one software solution for all three.

Choosing the Right Powder Booth

| Products Finishing

Tim Chambers of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses considerations for selecting a powder booth.

Composites GBI is headed toward contraction

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

The GBI: Composites Fabricating in October continued its deceleration trend, though it fared better than most of the manufacturing industry.
#economics

13 Tips for the Perfect Trade Show Booth

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Here are some tips to step up your game at your next trade show.

Argolytics Partners With CFA Solutions on Quality Inspection Software

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The agreement integrates the two companies’ software programs to streamline the transition from recording inspection measurements to reporting defects.

Ecovadis otorga medalla a Kiefel por compromiso sostenible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La certificación EcoVadis reconoce la protección de la seguridad y la salud, las medidas de ahorro de energía y protección del medio ambiente alcanzadas por Kiefel.

Water Wash Filtration

| Products Finishing

Snapshots of the finishing industry.

Finishing Activity: October index of 48.9 marks the first month of contraction this year

Jan Schafer | Products Finishing

Finishing activity has not contracted since July 2020.
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7 CNC Parameters You Should Know

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Parameters tell the CNC every little detail about the specific machine tool being used, and how all CNC features and functions are to be utilized.

Elkem Completes Expansion for High-Purity Biomedical-Grade LSRs and Other Silicones

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

New facility designed for production high-purity silicones with class 8 clean room and packaging in class 7 clean rooms.