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Low-void, large-scale, high-volume 3D-printed composites
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Among its many composites-related projects, Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently installed its first AMCM test cell, combining extrusion with compression molding for fast, low-void, low-porosity thermoplastic composite parts.
How to Start Automating Your Moldmaking Operation
| MoldMaking Technology
A few fundamentals of moldmaking automation include identifying key areas and places to avoid and addressing common concerns and roadblocks.
AddUp’s In-Process Monitoring Software Displays Real-Time Status at a Glance
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: AddUp’s suite of in-process monitoring software for additive manufacturing includes AddUp Dashboards, Recoat Monitoring and Meltpool Monitoring.
Hwacheon Machinery America Announces Two New Distributors
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
MachineTech and Numerequip Inc. join Hwacheon Machinery America Inc.’s growing dealer network.
Azul 3D’s Lake Printer Offers a Single, Streamlined Production Platform
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
IMTS 2022: Azul 3D says its Lake printer enables manufacturers to transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing on a single, streamlined production platform.
5 Additive Manufacturing Trends
| Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) is benefiting and advancing as a result of developments in software, business practices and more. Here are some of the trends driving AM or progressing along with it.
New In-Mold Labels Enhance Recycling of PP Containers
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New PP IML labels from MCC Verstraete separate from PP containers during mechanical recycling to preserve the color and transparency of the container resin.
IMTS Smarter Sourcing Symposium Tackles Supply Chain Challenges
| Products Finishing
The inaugural IMTS Smarter Sourcing Symposium, presented by IMTS and The Onshoring Project, will be held at IMTS 2022 and will provide guidance, tools, and tactics to create more profitable domestic sourcing using lean and agile suppliers.
Azul 3D’s Lake Printer Offers a Single, Streamlined Production Platform
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: Azul 3D says its Lake printer enables manufacturers to transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing on a single, streamlined production platform.
Fast Wire EDM Machines Remove 3D-Printed Metal Parts From Large Build Plates
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
IMTS 2022: EDM Network’s mid-sized, four-axis Fast Wire EDM machine is said to provide three to four times faster cutting power.
Novedades de Cimatron 16 apoyan fabricación de herramentales
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con nuevas y mejoradas capacidades para equipar a los fabricantes de herramental, Cimatron lanzará su software CAD/CAM v16 en IMTS 2022.
Moldes especializados para la industria automotriz de Geocad
| Plastics Technology México
Meximold: Grupo Geocad promoverá en la feria todas sus capacidades para la manufactura de moldes especializados con una capacidad mínima de 300 Kg y una máxima de hasta 30 toneladas.
168 Manufacturing's Automated Coolant System Works With Multiple CNC Machine Tools
| Production Machining
Each machine is compatible with a coolant health app that enables users to collect, visualize and track coolant parameters from a smartphone, tablet or desktop, offering real-time visual notifications and displaying trends over time.
Fast Wire EDM Machines Remove 3D-Printed Metal Parts From Large Build Plates
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: EDM Network’s mid-sized, four-axis Fast Wire EDM machine is said to provide three to four times faster cutting power.
Climate Control Inspections Seek to Prevent Unplanned Downtime
| Modern Machine Shop
Electronic equipment failure is a common problem experienced by many facilities. Rittal seeks to help facilities overcome these reoccurring issues with regular climate inspections to proactively define flaws in equipment and prevent unplanned downtime.
Production Monitoring for Cobots
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Datanomix partners with Flexxbotics to provide automated production monitoring of Universal Robots cobots in production cells.
Craftsman Cribsheet #108: OSHA Citations in FY 2021 for NAICS 332721 — Precision Turned Product Manufacturing
Miles Free | Production Machining
Watch out for the common OSHA citations listed below. Manufacturers should aim to find and fix any shortcomings in these areas to eliminate recognized hazards and reduce the risk of violations in your shop.
FANUC America Announces Expansion
| Plastics Technology
The global supplier of automation, machining and injection molding equipment has plans to nearly double its Michigan campus.
Nuevo recubrimiento intumescente Firetex FX2007 de Sherwin-Williams
| Products Finishing México
Sherwin-Williams expandió su reconocida gama de recubrimientos PFP con la pintura intumescente Firetex FX2007.
How Ford Is Honoring the F-Series with Color
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
Ford celebrates 75 years of F-Series trucks with five color options.
Integrated Digital Marketing for Manufacturing
| Gardner Web
Sepideh “Sepi” Zandieh, ANCA Group Digital Marketing Manager, finds the opportunities between B2B and B2C to empower customers with industry-leading strategies including e-commerce for manufacturing and digital competitions like #ANCATooloftheYear.
Predictive Maintenance Software Offers Real-Time Visibility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: Vimana’s predictive maintenance software collects and transforms large volumes of data from multiple sources, including sensors, machine data, manufacturing and IT systems.