Torque Motor Rotary Table Enables Dynamic Machining

| Modern Machine Shop

Hiwin's Torque Motor Rotary Table aims to provide high-precision and accelerative qualities for geometrically complex parts.

Fully Automatic Boring Head Performs Without Human Operator

| Modern Machine Shop

EWA, a fully automatic boring head from Big Daishowa, performs closed-loop boring operations with no human operator.

¿Por qué Meximold?

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La fabricación de moldes en México se ha distinguido como un sector emergente de manufactura sofisticada. Tecnología y capacitación son los ejes para el continuo desarrollo de esta industria.

A Production Welding System Run by Cobots

| Modern Machine Shop

Productive Robotics unveils the industry's first production welding system run by cobots.

Renishaw presenta soluciones para procesos de calibrado manual de sondas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Renishaw, el ACS­-1 es una solución sencilla para superar los retos asociados al proceso de calibrado manual de la sonda, al tiempo que se consiguen altos niveles de repetibilidad.

Dynamic International's VMC Series Provides Cutting Force Absorption

| Modern Machine Shop

The SV Series from Dynamic International is a set of vertical machining centers focused on stability while cutting.

PPG Earns R&D 100 Awards for Antimicrobial, Antiviral Paints

| Products Finishing

The award-winning coatings from PPG continuously kill viruses and bacteria, including the virus responsible for COVID-19.

New Zealand Excellence in Innovation Award is presented to Pultron Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The GFRP specialist is a Hawkes Bay Export Awards finalist, acknowledged for its global product distribution and dynamic industry solutions.  

HAV Hydrogen to introduce containerized H2 system for ships

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The standalone, scalable power supply is an option for newly build vessels, or those not already prepared for a conventional retrofit installation below deck, fast-tracking H2 fuel use. HAV notes future opportunities for composites.  

Valence Eastman Gains Multiple Approvals from Sikorsky

| Products Finishing

Valence Surface Technologies Eastman operations receives an extensive list of process approvals to support Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky rotorcraft programs.

Fully Automatic Boring Head Performs Closed-Loop Boring Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

The Big Kaiser EWA Automatic Fine Boring System from Big Daishowa offers three configurations — full integration, PC or tablet control — to eliminate scrap, inaccuracy and cost. See the machine at IMTS 2022.  

Boston Materials announces new headquarters to support increased production, company growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With this new Billerica, Massachusetts-based facility, the company expects to significantly scale composite materials production and add a number new jobs, with room for future technology immersion programs, expansion.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: BriskHeat Corp.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

BriskHeat manufactures a full line of heaters and temperature controllers, designed to solve a variety of composite curing, repair applications.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Qarbon Aerospace

| CompositesWorld

Qarbon Aerospace exhibits its capabilities in manufacturing composite components and assemblies, highlighting its proficiencies in major assembly and systems integration, automated layup, hand layup, high-temp composites and core fabrication.

Ceratizit's Solid Round Tools Gets New Head of Business Development

| Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit appoints Scott P. Walrath as its new head of business development for its Solid Round Tools division.

Lanxess composite advances electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Halogen-free glass fiber-reinforced Durethan BKV20FN01 was used in the manufacture of charging cable connectors, demonstrates high tracking resistance and flame retardance.  

Alpine Advanced Materials introduces rapid prototype molding solution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A combination of Addifab’s resin system, Nexa3D’s 3D printers and Alpine’s advanced composite materials enables production of injection molds that dissolve after part injection, cutting speed and cost.  

The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Engineering

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The MoldMaking Conference is for the next-level mold manufacturer because moldmaking has moved beyond art and craft to science with technology advancements aimed at engineering and building a better, more cost-effective mold. It is with this focus in mind that we are launching The MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina, under the 4 pillars of MoldMaking Technology—Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage. Here we spotlight the Engineer block of sessions.

Next-Generation Cutting Tools for the Next Generation of Manufacturers

| Modern Machine Shop

ANCA displays and demonstrates its operating systems and machines at IMTS 2022.

A Cost Saving Modular Approach to Resin Drying Automation

| Plastics Technology

Whether implementing a moisture-sensing closed-loop system for a single dryer, or automating an entire plant, technology is available to take the guesswork and worry out of resin drying. Using a modular approach allows processors to start simple and build more capabilities over time.

Automatic Bar Feeder Supports Lights-Out Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

LNS North America’s LNS Quick Load Servo 105 automatic bar feeder features a 26" (650 mm) heavy-duty magazine that stages up to 1430 pounds of bar stock.

Nueva generación de comparadores digitales electrónicos de Mahr

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Mahr Inc. presenta el Millimess 2000 W(i) y el 2001 W(i), una nueva generación de comparadores digitales electrónicos.