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Robots Combine for Faster DED Build Rate (Video)
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
The Medusa system merges multiple robots into a single system for efficient additive manufacturing of large metal parts.
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: The Differences Between Nylons & Polyesters
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
In many respects, nylons and polyesters appear to be interchangeable. But there are interesting differences in the properties of these two families that arise from their chemical structures.
Heidenhain Launches New Machine Monitoring Platform
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PlantMonitor enables companies to simultaneously monitor and analyze production data at multiple sites where at least one machine is equipped with a Heidenhain TNC control/StateMonitor software.
New Cart for Hot Runner Control Units
| Plastics Technology
Hasco’s new Co-Cart transport trolley allows the hot runner control unit to be positioned safely next to the mold and machine.
Sealed Air Becomes Newest Member of Cyclyx Consortium
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The consortium-based supply chain innovation company’s mission is to increase the recycling rate of plastic from 10% to 90%.
Computación cuántica y pinturas y recubrimientos de alto rendimiento
| Products Finishing México
Una colaboración de AkzoNobel y Microsoft buscará explorar cómo la computación cuántica podría acelerar el desarrollo de pinturas y recubrimientos de alto rendimiento.
Heidenhain AMO Speed Sensor Optimizes Main Spindle Functions
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The speed sensor provides speed data and supports the capture of that spindle’s operating status data to optimize the operations of milling and turning machines.
Siemens, Xerox Collaborate at Additive Manufacturing Hub
| Additive Manufacturing
Partnership includes installation of Xerox ElemX 3D printer at the Siemens Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.
South Coast AQMD to Hold Working Group Meeting
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The meeting provides a brief background on hexavalent chromium, an overview of metal finishing regulations, the initial regulatory focus of PR 1426.1 and background on the rule development process.
#regulations
California Air Resources Board to Host Chrome Plating ATCM Meeting
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Technical Working Group Meeting #7 will provide stakeholders an opportunity to continue working with CARB staff on amendments to the Airborne Toxics Control Measures for Chrome Plating.
Gardner Intelligence: Business Index of 61.4 Reflects Expansion in New Orders and Production at Accelerated Rates
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
With the exceptions of exports and supplier deliveries, 2022 has been good for trends in manufacturing activity measured as part of GBI.
#economics
Sandvik’s Cemented Carbide Offers Wear Resistance, Design Freedom
| Additive Manufacturing
Company says its cemented carbide is one of the hardest materials available in 3D printed shape.
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The educational arm of Women in Manufacturing has appointed 22 board members for 2022 that offer a broad range of experience and a deep pool of expertise.
#workforcedevelopment
Importación de centros de mecanizado creció en 2021
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2021, la importación de centros de mecanizado para trabajar metal fue de 332 millones de dólares, lo que representó un incremento de alrededor de 46 % con relación al 2020.
AMBA Finalizes Programming for AMBA Conference 2022
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Set to take place at The Westin Northwest in Itasca, Illinois, from May 11-13, AMBA Conference 2022 aims to inspire mold manufacturing professionals to embrace the conference theme of “Shifting the View.”
Triditive, Foxconn Developing Binder Jetting Technology
| Additive Manufacturing
The companies are developing the first prototype and materials for subsequent commercialization.
IHEA Offers Combustion, Safety Standards Seminars
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association will offer its Combustion Seminar and Safety Standards and Codes Seminar in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 3-4, 2022.
#regulations
Mack Prototype Adds Three Additive Manufacturing Platforms
| Plastics Technology
Between equipment, software and infrastructure, Mack invested approximately $750,000 in its business adding Carbon CLIP DLS, HP Multi Jet Fusion and Formlabs SLA machines.
Red-Shade Blue Pigment Boasts Maximum Chromaticity
| Plastics Technology
Shepherd Color’s new Max-Croma or MC Blue has the highest red (a*) value and bluest (-b*) masstone values compared to other pigments when matching colors.
Blue Photon Grip Pallets Simplify Parts Loading
| Additive Manufacturing
Rapid + TCT 2022: The 150-mm, 225-mm and 300-mm square pallets are said to offer quick-change and adhesive workholding of complex and hard-to-hold parts for EDM, grinding, inspection, laser and milling operations.
10 ideas de manufactura esbelta para talleres metalmecánicos
| Modern Machine Shop México
Además de la combinación adecuada de estrategias tradicionales, un nuevo conjunto de herramientas de manufactura esbelta puede hacer que el mecanizado de alta mezcla y bajo volumen sea más rápido, más predecible y menos costoso.
Mordazas especiales de Dillon configuradas para agarrar cualquier pieza de trabajo
| Modern Machine Shop México
Dillon Manufacturing refiere que las mordazas superiores especiales pueden configurarse para sujetar con seguridad casi cualquier pieza de trabajo, incluida la sujeción del diámetro interior y exterior de un componente.