Robots HC facilitan la soldadura colaborativa

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los robots HC10 y HC20 permiten la operación con o muy cerca de los trabajadores humanos.

North America’s First Integrated PDH/PP Plant

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Canada’s Heartland Polymers is producing homopolymer PP with random copolymers slated for 2023.

Trunnion Style Machining Center Built for Precise Production

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Hwacheon's D2-5AX is designed for heavy duty, precise five-axis machining and features an automation option with automatic workpiece changer.

Mazak destaca soluciones de manufactura para cada taller

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En IMTS 2022 Mazak realizará demostraciones de producción en vivo con equipos como Ez, INTEGREX Multi­Tasking, SYNCREX Swiss­Style y NEO Series.

CLELAC invita a encuentro de negocios del sector electrodomésticos

| Plastics Technology México

Durante la presentación de su próximo encuentro de negocios, conocido como ENCLELAC, el Clúster de Electrodomésticos de Nuevo León señaló que el evento contará con la bolsa que supera los mil millones de dólares. El encuentro se llevará a cabo en formato híbrido del 7 al 9 de septiembre.

Software de Wintriss Controls Group aumenta eficiencia y reduce inactividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Wintriss Controls Group presenta el software ShopFloorConnect, el cual ofrece funciones nuevas para la efectividad general del equipo (OEE) y el software de recopilación de datos.

Mikron Multistar CX­24 ofrece mecanizado versátil para piezas pequeñas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Mikron, Multistar es un sistema de mecanizado versátil para piezas pequeñas de precisión; asimismo, mecaniza piezas en materiales como acero, metales no ferrosos o aluminio.

Avances en pirólisis para el reciclaje químico para poliolefinas

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Descubra cómo la pirólisis se está perfilando como una tendencia destacada en el reciclado químico de plásticos y su impacto en el medio ambiente

High-Speed VMC Offers Intuitive Machining, Surfacing

Grace Stubbins | Production Machining

In addition to inherent five-axis benefits, the Genmill VFM-2416 five-axis from Expand Machinery offers a range of features for optimal surface finishing.

Coarse Pitch Cutter Additions Retain High Tool Rigidity

Grace Stubbins | Production Machining

Tungaloy’s TungForce-Rec series offers eight new coarse pitch cutters to its square should milling line to meet demanding application needs.  

When Organic Growth in Your Machine Shop Isn’t Enough

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Princeton Tool wanted to expand its portfolio, increase its West Coast presence, and become a stronger overall supplier. To accomplish all three goals at once, acquiring another machine shop became its best option.

Advanced Composite Structures Australia invests in ultra-high-temperature composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funding supports specialized equipment and development of automated processes to manufacture ultra-high-temp composite hypersonic and space vehicle parts.  

New Vixen Composites facility expands GFRP production capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Airxcel brand boasts an expansive 60,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Elkhart, Indiana, to support increasing customer demand.  

Laser Welding Workstation Adds to Changing Landscape of Mold Repair

| MoldMaking Technology

LaserStar Technologies’ FiberStar 8801, to be showcased at IMTS 2022, combines power and precision with an adjustable workspace for repairing molds. 

NASA announces targeted launch of Artemis I uncrewed flight test

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NASA invites everyone to its global virtual NASA Social event for the Artemis I launch of the SLS rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 29, 2022.

3D Scanner Automates Quality Control with Cobot Compatibility

| MoldMaking Technology

VXscan-R software module offered by Creaform Inc. is accessible to businesses of all sizes, offering advanced compatibility with collaborative robots and quality control productivity.  

Joby expands partnership with U.S. Department of Defense

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Expansion increases potential value of contract by more than $45 million, and flight test operations engagement for the composite eVTOL have been broadened to include the U.S. Marine Corps.

Gurit reports net sales impacted by challenging wind turbine blade market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Unaudited sales results for the first half of 2022 are marked by a decline of -7.0% at constant exchange rates impacted by the wind market, though high growth is reported in marine and other industrial markets.  

Materials Processing Company Invests in AI Sorting Technology

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Terex Material Processing has purchased Zen Robotics.

How Lowering Torque Improves Tapping Tool Life

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Escaping the tap breakage trap requires a long look at torque and the many factors that influence it.

3D Systems Acquires DP Polar

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

It is said DP Polar’s industrial-scale rotating build platform enables continuous, high-speed 3D printing of components across multiple processes for industrial and health care production applications.

In-House Blackening of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

| Products Finishing

Process satisfies customers’ shipping requirements while meeting stricter water regulations in times of drought.
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