Digital Tool Services Solve, Troubleshoot Coating, Finishing Issues for Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Bales Metal Surface Solutions has launched three digital tools — Bales Mold Doctor, Coatings Comparison Tool and a Preventative Maintenance Video Series — to extend its finishing expertise and quality customer service online.
K 2022: New and Established Hot Runner, Mold and Injection Technology
| Plastics Technology
Mold-Masters will showcase numerous hot runner systems, controllers and auxiliary injection units at K 2022.
Forvia brand Faurecia exhibits XL CGH2 tank, cryogenic LH2 storage solution for heavy-duty trucks
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Part of its full hydrogen solutions portfolio at IAA Transportation 2022, Faurecia also highlighted sustainable thermoplastic tanks and smart tanks for better safety via structural integrity monitoring.
Siemens Gamesa upgrades 5.X onshore wind platform, reaches 100 installations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Seven-megawatt wind turbine variant has reached more than 4.5 gigawatts in sales globally since its launch, and is installed in six European wind farms.
Tri-Mack introduces thin, lightweight thermoplastic composite enclosures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Durable, low-cost manufacturing support wide range of industrial uses, with option for embedded EMI shielding.
Battery enclosure demonstrator testing proves EV feasibility, launches series production projects
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Kautex Textron and Lanxess jointly developed and tested a PA6 technology demonstrator, reinforced with locally placed continuous fiber blanks, which passed all important mechanical, thermal tests.
Digital Demo: Aerospace Carbon Fiber Infusion
| CompositesWorld
Learn how this process combined with carbon fiber can offer the manufacturer the benefits of increased strength and the ability to make a lighter-weight part.
High-Speed Videos Analyze Machining Processes in Fine Detail
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Blaser Swisslube captures the machining process, chip formation and behavior of its Synergy 735 metalworking fluid through high-speed, macro photos and videos.
Tecnología antimicrobiana se integra a fórmulas de recubrimiento base agua
| Products Finishing México
LapisShield de Micoban es una tecnología sin metales pesados que inhibe el crecimiento bacteriano, capaz de integrarse con cualquier fórmula de recubrimiento base agua.
Centros de mecanizado vertical SV, de Dynamic International, ofrecen mayor estabilidad de corte
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con Dynamic International, la serie de centros de mecanizado vertical presenta un diseño de bastidor triangular rígido de hierro fundido que proporciona estabilidad.
Bunting Names New President and CEO
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Robert Bunting succeeded father in leadership of the Bunting Group
IperionX Developing 100% Recycled, Low-Carbon Titanium Metal Facility
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The company’s titanium demonstration facility will be a titanium metal operation using 100% recycled titanium metal scrap as raw material feedstock in the U.S.
Tecnología de película soplada Triple Bubble ahorra costos y material
| Plastics Technology México
La tecnología Triple Bubble para la producción de películas sopladas con estiramiento biaxial, de Kuhne Anlagenbau GmbH, recibe su nombre de la disposición en serie de tres burbujas.
30 Under 30 Honors Program: Mentoring in the Next-Generation of Moldmaking Professionals
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Young professionals are vital to the moldmaking industry, and it is important to acknowledge those making strides in shaping the industry's future. MoldMaking Technology recognizes the industry's young talent through its 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
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Parts Cleaning Conference 2022 Featured Successful Forum
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Planning for PCC 2023 at PMTS 2023 is already underway with the opening of the Call for Speakers.
SPE’s Automotive Division Names 2022 Hall of Fame Winner
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
First mold-in color weatherable grille used on the 1987 VW Golf to be celebrated at the 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala.
Rapid Shape RS Inline for Automated Industrial 3D Printing Series Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
It is said the machine can 3D print thousands of individual printed parts without interruption and postprocess those parts as well using using Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology.
Máquinas inyectoras de plástico con sello ‘Hecho en México’
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con la puesta en marcha de Haitian International, compañía que se dedica al ensamble y fabricación de máquinas de inyección, México entra a la producción masiva de estos equipos. Este año, la empresa planea fabricar 200 inyectoras y en su capacidad plena podrá producir hasta 1,500 máquinas anuales.
Next-Generation Pelletizers
| Plastics Technology
Bay Plastics Machinery Inc. (BPM) will be unveiling what it calls the next generation of pelletizing technology at K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The nearshoring impact on Mexican companies
| Modern Machine Shop México
In the last twelve months, Mexican companies have benefited from increased foreign direct investment and demand from U.S. established companies, from companies relocating their operations to Mexico or from other Mexican companies benefiting from nearshoring.
Cobot Monitoring for Universal Robots Equipment
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Precision manufacturers can now monitor collaborative robots from Universal Robots in real-time to drive automation that improves performance and reliability.
Valve Finishes
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Nickel and chrome plated brass plumbing valve bodies by Everbright Metal Finishers.