AM So Far: A Conversation on 10 Years of Covering Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #11A

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Media marks its 10-year anniversary. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski look back, talking about the advance of industrial 3D printing and expansion of the ways we report on it.

Meximold aumenta en 30 % su área de exposición en 2022

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

A nueve meses de distancia de la tercera edición de Meximold, a realizarse el 5 y 6 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos, la organización anunció que la demanda por stands es tal que fue necesario ampliar el plano de exposición.

Charlas con Eduardo: Luciano Diorio

| Modern Machine Shop México

En esta nueva edición de “Charlas con Eduardo”, Luciano Diorio, director general de Grupo Hi-Tec en México, habló sobre su experiencia viviendo en México y su participación en FITMA.

Automation Cell Outperforms CNC Machines Fourfold

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

An automated turnkey machining cell simplified one Utahan manufacturer’s part handling and halved its cycle times.

Adult Learning Programs Help Industry Professionals Deepen Plastics Knowledge without Returning to University

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

Challenging medical mold is fully validated after seasoned professional attends Plastics Technology & Engineering course at American Injection Molding Institute.
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High-Torque Twin Takes Aim at High-Volume Operations

| Plastics Technology

72-mm machine—first in a series—targets high-output commodity and masterbatch compounding applications.  

Updated Blast Cabinet Designed to Eliminate Forklift Damage

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Titan Abrasive Systems’ blast cabinet features new lifting bars that are slid into the structural steel frame before lifting the cabinet, which gives the forklift a secure hold and keeps the tines away from the vulnerable cone.

Emuge-Franken USA Launches New Line of Thread Mills

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MultiThread thread mills are said to be ideal for job shop manufacturing where part applications and materials frequently change, and they are designed to provide a versatile solution for many threadmaking requirements.

“Necesitamos materias primas renovables”: Markus Steilemann, CEO de Covestro

| Plastics Technology México

Para el directivo, el uso de recursos renovables como residuos, biomasa y CO2 es un cambio de paradigma, una revolución de materias primas, no solo para las industrias química y de plásticos, sino también para otros sectores.

Roll Stand is Compact, Flexible

| Plastics Technology

Features a unique, compact design for sheet processors with very limited production floor space.  

Compression Blow Forming Now Available for PET Bottles

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

SACMI CBF has been adapted for PET, as well as HDPE and PP.

Manuel González, nuevo gerente regional de ventas en México de Microcare

| Products Finishing México

González supervisará las ventas de todos los productos MicroCare en las plataformas de electrónica, medicina, precisión y limpiadores.

GF Machining Solutions presenta electroerosión con automatización

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva máquina de descarga eléctrica Cut P 550 Pro, de GF Machining Solutions, cuenta con la interfaz intuitiva hombre-máquina Uniqua.

Plant-Based Hydraulic Fluids for the Eco-Conscious

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

If you can’t kick the hydraulic habit, you could try using a more sustainable hydraulic oil.

High-Conductivity Core Pins

| MoldMaking Technology

Regal BFP type high-conductivity core pins are made from C-18000 beryllium-free copper and promise resistance to wear, abrasion and thermal stress.

The NCC, Skanska trial low-carbon, basalt fiber-reinforced concrete

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Study is critical to understanding the impact of low-carbon concrete and advanced composite reinforcement systems in the construction sector, and its contributions toward low-carbon emissions, structural performance and EOL recycling.

Wichita, Mississippi State request industry feedback and participation in advanced materials survey

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Research program under the FAA ASSURE Center of Excellence to identify, assess and understand composites and advanced material systems used in unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility designs.

Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.

Panorama para el sector de máquinas-herramienta en 2022

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Como principal exportador de máquinas-herramienta, lo que sucede en Alemania es referencia para los demás países fabricantes. La VDW comparte sus resultados en 2021, sus proyecciones para 2022 y sus reflexiones sobre cómo afectan al sector la escasez de suministros y la transición a energías limpias.

Heidenhain Touch Probe Offers High Speeds and 3D Accuracy

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Heidenhain’s TS 760 touch probe offers 1 µm accuracy while keeping compatibility with the TS 740 and providing the same additional data as the TS 460.

Twin-Screw Feeder Delivers Precise Batches

| Plastics Technology

Compact design is ideal when limited space prohibits multiple individual screw units.  

Heating and Cooling Hose Line Expanded

| Plastics Technology

Hasco’s Push-Lok hose system for fast and secure connection of heating and cooling circuits has been extended to include more options.