Gerhard Ohler, nuevo director ejecutivo de Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Gerhard Ohler asumió como CEO de Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR), compañía especializada en sistemas de reciclaje, a partir del 1ro de agosto de 2022.

Customizable Water Temperature Control Systems and Combo Heating and Chilling Systems

| Plastics Technology

Mokon has introduced the Xchange-Therm line with customizable water temperature controls and combination heating and chilling units offering temperature ranges from -20° to 300°F.

Centro de mecanizado vertical diseñado para trabajos de producción de Takumi

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El centro de mecanizado vertical VC1052 incluye un husillo en línea de 15,000 rpm con un cono de husillo BBT40 y está equipado con el más reciente control Fanuc 0i­MF y servidor de datos de 1 GB.

Cumple Bright Finishing 30 años de aplicar recubrimientos industriales de alta calidad

Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México

La gerente de operaciones de Bright Finishing, Guadalupe Reyna, recuerda en entrevista los primeros años de esta exitosa firma de acabados que hoy es un referente en el noreste del país.

DeDuster Systems Cleans Up rPET Sheet

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

rPlanet cut its gel count drastically—allowing it to sell more sheet at prime prices—after installing a DeDuster system.

Jergens Inc. Sells Subsidiary JIS to PT Solutions

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The transfer of ownership is said to be the result of a strategic vision that seeks to align the company’s focus on its core manufacturing business.

AM Sister Brand Modern Machine Shop Names 2022 Top Shops Honorees

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Modern Machine Shop’s annual awards recognize excellence in manufacturing.

Rebranding from the Inside Out: When Precision Matters

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS22: Takumi USA showcases its “When Precision Matters”  brand makeover at the booth of sister company, Hurco.

Henkel Joins Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Henkel’s Loctite 3D Printing business joins the AMGTA to help advance discussions about the environmental benefits of additive design and foster the adoption of additive manufacturing in the future.

Spherical Nylon 6 Particle for Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printers

| Plastics Technology

Toray has initiated sales of Toraypearl PA6 said to be the “first” truly spherical nylon 6 particle.

PEI for Optical Transceiver Collimator Lenses for Fiber Optic Systems

| Plastics Technology

SABIC’S Ultem 3310TD boasts a significantly lower coefficient of thermal expansion.

Robot Series Facilitates Collaborative Welding

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: HC10 and HC20 human collaborative robots possess the ability to work with or in close proximity to human personnel. Both these robots are meant to supplement the spaces they inhabit, and they are able to readjust based on production needs.

Data Collection Software Increases Efficiency, Reduces Downtime

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2022: Wintriss Controls Group’s upgraded ShopFloorConnect identifies and quantifies excessive production losses and bottlenecks.

Fast, Precise and Reliable Touch Probe Systems Target Mold Inspection

| MoldMaking Technology

Blum-Novotest demonstrates its TC63, TC64, and TC76 Digilob touch probe systems at IMTS 2022.

Industrial HMI Remote Access for Hot Runner Controls

| MoldMaking Technology

Fast Heat by Spark Industries adds the EasyAccess 2.0 VPN to provide a secure and easy way to connect to its hot runner controls from a remote PC.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Airborne

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airborne’s Automated Ply Placement and Automated Edge Sealing technologies aim to ensure constant, repeatable and flexible production of complex composite products.

Touch Probe System Offers Fast, Precise and Reliable Measurement

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

Blum-Novotest demonstrates its TC63, TC64, and TC76 Digilob touch probe systems at IMTS 2022.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Eurotherm

| CompositesWorld

Energy savings, improvement of material properties and reduction of regulatory costs are benefits listed by Eurotherm as part of its heat treatment and composite solutions.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Demeta Solutions

| CompositesWorld

Demeta exhibits NexTene PCX resin, Metton LMR and a PDCPD odorless polymer, realized through various collaborations for high-performance composite part production.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: The Fab School

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Fab School, based in California, offers a blend of theory and real-time, hands-on classroom training in the fields of composites manufacturing, laminating and repair.
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Hexagon Acquires TST Tooling Software Technology

| Modern Machine Shop

Hexagon acquires TST Tooling Software Technology, a distributor of VISI, Hexagon’s CAD/CAM software for the mold and die sector, and PEPS CAM software.

Program Provides Support From Design to Physical Part

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Bantam Tools provides customers with a process to turn a design into a physical part in order to fit their needs. Through its Turnkey Solutions program, Bantam also provides customers with knowledge of how to make more and the confidence to do so.