METEOR project studies optimization of thermoplastic prepreg production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Completed project aimed at optimizing and reducing the cost and energy involved in CFRTP prepreg manufacture, with the end goal of industrialization.
Mordazas de palanca de fácil uso
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: Carr Lane Manufacturing (stand 1433) ofrece varios tipos de clamps de palanca, incluidas mordazas horizontales y verticales, mordazas de empujar y tirar, y clamps de acción de pestillo.
Machine Shop Owners, Keep Your Eye on Your Equity
| Production Machining
The basis of competition is evolving, and owners are strongly encouraged to develop a strategy that is equity-focused, not sales-focused.
Erema Delivers Large-Scale Recycling Plant to Customer in Brazil
| Plastics Technology
Featuring a production capacity of up to 40,000 tonnes per year.
MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: Features
| MoldMaking Technology
These popular articles from 2021 highlight a range of topics, from the 2021 Leadtime Leader, tips on supplying cooling to additive tooling and best practices to improve efficiency. Revisit some of your favorites, or take a look at what you’ve missed.
A New Player in the Swiss-Style Machine Market
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak has officially entered the Swiss-style market with its new line of Syncrex machines. Here’s what two of the company’s leaders had to say about the decision.
Finishers Note Changing Supply Chain and Production Levels
Michael Guckes | Products Finishing
Production and employment both register quickening activity.
#economics
Aumentó la actividad industrial en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Con cifras originales, el Indicador Mensual de la Actividad Industrial del subsector de Fabricación de Productos Metálicos creció 2.8 % en octubre con relación al mismo mes del año anterior.
Cuellos de botella en el suministro frenan la producción de máquinas-herramienta
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Según la Asociación Alemana de Fabricantes de Máquinas-Herramienta (VDW), aunque los niveles de pedidos son buenos, los cuellos de botella en el suministro y los aumentos en el precio de las materias primas y componentes están frenando el negocio.
Carbon fiber in automotive: At a dead end?
| CompositesWorld
For decades, carbon fiber has failed to break through into mainstream automotive applications as the composites industry has hoped it would. Alternative composite applications suggest future opportunities still remain bright.
Cincinnati Incorporated Introduces Compact Fiber Laser
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
According to Cincinnati Incorporated, the CLi is an ideal starting laser that has all the functions necessary for shops that want to make parts rather than outsource.
Sumitomo Turning Grade for Enhanced Chip Control
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The AC8020P turning grade is designed to enable high-efficiency machining of medium carbon and high carbon steel.
Seco Tools Acquires Fanar, Expands Into Polish Market
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Solid round tools manufacturer Fanar will become part of Seco Tools’ solid threading offerings.
#workforcedevelopment
Los artículos más leídos de 2021 en Plastics Technology México
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Al cierre de 2021, preparamos una selección con los cinco artículos más leídos este año en el portal de Plastics Technology México.
Los artículos más leídos de Modern Machine Shop México en 2021
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Al cierre de 2021, preparamos una selección con los cinco artículos más leídos en el portal de Modern Machine Shop México.
When Additive Manufacturing Becomes Business As Usual
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Medical implant manufacturer Tangible Solutions has had its share of growing pains to arrive at full-scale production via AM. But now, the company’s challenges are those that any contract manufacturer might recognize.
Zinc - An Important Nutrient
| Products Finishing
Once again, long-time AESF/NASF contributor Jack Dini provides another of his highly regarded and fascinating writings, this time on the benefits of zinc.
Global Robot Density Nearly Doubles
| Plastics Technology
The number of robots per 10,000 employees globally jumped from 66 in 2015 to 126 in 2020, rising 45% in the U.S. from 176 to 255 units over the same time period.
Surface Finishing México será en julio de 2022: AMAS
| Products Finishing México
Surface Finishing México se llevará a cabo del 25 al 27 de julio de 2022 en Monterrey, anunció la Asociación Mexicana de Industriales de Acabados Superficiales (AMAS), organizadora del evento.
RML Short Wheelbase vehicle nears completion
Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld
While it has an unusual name, this limited-edition British sports car is fast, stylish and composites-intensive.
Arkema doubles Sartomer photocure resins capacity in Asia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Increased production capacity reinforces downstream acrylics activities in Asia to support electronics, renewable energy sectors, and grow UV curing portfolio.
Maersk Supply Service to install Gazelle Wind Power offshore wind pilot plant in Canary Islands
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-megawatt plant will use Gazelle’s hybrid floating wind platform, established to be robust and simple to build, deploy and maintain in deep waters.