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Die-Service Cart Upgraded to Handle Screws, Chill Rolls
| Plastics Technology
Processing Technologies International LLC has released its next-generation flat die servicing system, the uCAMS (Universal Cleaning Assembly and Maintenance System) Plus.
Why Compression Ratio is Important
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
Compression ratios have been pretty much standardized over the years, based on what has typically worked before. But there are quite a few variables that must be considered in order to get the optimum performance from your screw.
A Unique Additive/Subtractive Process for Injection Mold Components
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
This hybrid machining approach takes advantage of the benefits of deposition 3D printing while using CNC machining to overcome its limitations.
VIDEO: Swiss Shop’s Choice of Collets Facilitates Backworking
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This Swiss shop discovered workholding collets that satisfy the needs of its very small, delicate and complex medical parts production on the subspindle, making once impossible processes not only doable but more efficient and esthetically pleasing.
Paperless Parts Extends Partnership With ECI Software Solutions
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The integration between ECI’s business management solutions and Paperless Parts’ quoting platform will help shops streamline operations, reduce manual data entry in multiple systems and turn around accurate quotes quickly and efficiently.
Cobra Advanced Composites launches flax fiber-based visual finish components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New range of sustainable, low-density, production-ready composite components meet challenging automotive OEM standards for exterior and interior applications.
BASF Receives PEP Environmental Stewardship Award
| Products Finishing
This award honors BASF for its stewardship and aims to inspire more businesses to be environmentally conscious and responsible.
Formnext Chicago Secures Premier Exhibitors for 2025 Event
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Companies include some of the premier providers of additive manufacturing technologies as well as startup companies launching new materials solutions, capturing the entire spectrum of AM-related technologies.
Alro Steel Set to Acquire Access Metals
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
The acquisition is expected to enable Alro to grow its customer base in the eastern United States while providing improved service for cut-to-size metals.
Dry Ice Blasting for Faster, More Efficient Mold Cleaning
| MoldMaking Technology
Like many of its dry ice blasting machines, the Cold Jet PCS60 and i3MC2 systems are able to tackle any type of mold — including those with A1 and textured surfaces — for quick, safe and efficient cleaning.
Solico composite engineers bring comfort, flexibility to new Axile Bionics ankle prosthetic
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lunaris is Solico’s first medical prosthesis design, using advanced composite components to reduce weight and outer dimensions, and enhance wearability.
Airbus forecasts commercial aircraft services market to double in value by 2041
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Annual market recovery will lead to high demand for highly skilled labor in aviation services. Aviation Week recognizes composite leaders in MRO distinguished by performance, innovation and service.
Mighty Buildings completes 3D-printed zero net energy home, expands B2B growth
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-reinforced 3D-printed home incorporating the panelized Mighty Kit system is part of a future community of 40+ units designed to provide environmental and economic benefits.
Graphene Council awards verified graphene functionality to Mito Material Solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Verification encompassed proof of scale for three to five metric tons annually of Mito’s functionalized graphene material, E-GO, provides opportunities for introduction into more robust applications.
ANCA Announces SJ Tools as Winner of Tool of the Year
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
SJ Tools, the first ever Mexican winner of ANCA’s Tool of the Year, showcased a tool featuring a roughing tip just below the drill point to carry out high-speed drilling and chip management.
GBI: Composites Fabricating approaches contraction in September
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating closed September on the verge of “flat,” a reading the Index has not seen in two years.
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Formnext Chicago Secures Premier Exhibitors
| Gardner Web
FORMNEXT CHICAGO SECURES PREMIER EXHIBITORS FOR ITS NEWLY ANNOUNCED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SHOW AT MCCORMICK PLACE IN SPRING 2025
AM Solutions’ Postprocessing Systems for Additively Manufactured Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: AM Solutions offers postprocessing technologies for a full range of AM-produced materials.
AMAS cumple 8 años al servicio de la industria de acabados
| Products Finishing México
La Asociación Mexicana de Industriales de Acabados Superficiales (AMAS) cumple ocho años de labor promoviendo programas educativos y eventos de negocios dirigidos a profesionales y empresas de la industria de acabados de superficies.
Descaling Pump Cleans Heating and Cooling Circuits
| Plastics Technology
Mouldpro’s compact and portable descaling pump keeps heating and cooling circuits on molds and molding machines clear of rust and limescale deposits.
Is 3D Printing Competing with Casting? AM Radio #27B
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
On this episode of AM Radio, we discuss two examples of companies that are shortening supply chains by using 3D printing instead of casting.
Aumenta la demanda de personal calificado en el sector de autopartes
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Industria Nacional de Autopartes estima que debido a la revolución tecnológica, se proyecta una demanda creciente de personal calificado en el sector.