High-Precision Corrugated Pipe Cutter
| Plastics Technology
Said to be ideal for corrugated tubing used in medial, automotive and other applications.
SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Tecnomagnete manufactures permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems for holding and lifting parts.
Hot Runner Nozzle’s Cable Location Shifted
| Plastics Technology
Hasco has extended its Vario Shot nozzle range and optimized its cable location.
En 2022, y en formato híbrido, llega una nueva edición de 3DEXPERIENCE World
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Este evento, a realizarse del 6 al 9 de febrero de 2022 en Atlanta, destacará cómo los clientes de Solidworks han aprovechado la tecnología para lograr resultados excepcionales y revelará los últimos desarrollos y herramientas de la cartera 3DEXPERIENCE Works.
Be Prepared: Managing Environmental Inspections
| Products Finishing
Is your shop ready for an environmental inspection? Preparation and documentation can help minimize your facility’s risk of noncompliance.
#regulations
Plastic Design & Manufacturing Acquired by Executive Team
| Plastics Technology
Mike Groff, founder of the Montana based injection molder and moldmaker, has transferred ownership.
Chiron Launches Twin-Spindle Vertical Machining Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Chiron’s DZ 28 twin-spindle vertical machining centers features a 1,200 mm spindle clearance and a tool magazine with space for up to 60 tools.
Empresas mexicanas reportan avances importantes del Acuerdo Nacional para la Nueva Economía de los Plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Compañías mexicanas eliminaron 70 mil toneladas de plásticos innecesarios gracias al compromiso adquirido con el Acuerdo Nacional para la Nueva Economía de los Plásticos. También reportaron avances de acopio y reciclabilidad de envases.
6K Additive Acquires Specialty Metallurgical Products
| Additive Manufacturing
Acquisition expands product portfolio for metal alloys business for aerospace, automotive and medical industries.
AddMan Engineering Acquires Domaille Engineering
| Additive Manufacturing
The Domaille acquisition brings long-term relationships with blue chip aerospace and defense customers, exceptional engineering talent and geographic reach to AddMan.
Producirán caucho de estireno-butadieno polimerizado utilizando butadieno derivado de desechos plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
La empresa japonesa Asahi Kasei firmó un acuerdo con Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) para el suministro de butadieno derivado de residuos plásticos y biomasa.
Orbital Composites installs robotic manufacturing system at NREL for wind turbine blade research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Customized, automated platform expands NREL’s capabilities for researching blade-finishing technologies and serves as Orbital’s sounding board for applicable composites solutions in aerospace, space and infrastructure.
Aerospace Technology Institute unveils concept for liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FlyZero project posits 279-pax midsize jetliner; will publish technology roadmaps for wings, H2 tanks and cryo fuel systems in early 2022.
Carbide End Mills Developed for Micromachining Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
Guhring’s Micro-Diver carbide end mills deliver plunging, 60º ramping, and high-performance milling at tool diameters at or below 1/8".
Milling Chucks Target Narrow Nose Diameter Needs for Mold Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
Parlec, the tooling division acquired under Techniks Tooling Group, offers Micron M-Style Milling Chucks with nose diameters down to 0.35" for difficult-to-reach areas and avoiding mold features or obstructions.
Ascend amplía su producción de compuestos en México
| Products Finishing México
Ascend Performance Materials anunció la compra de una instalación de compuestos en Guanajuato a fin de incrementar su presencia global y su capacidad de producción de materiales de ingeniería de alto rendimiento.
On Audi Sport, Aesthetic of Machinery, and New Manufacturers
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Audi has had an innovative approach to racing, and its Dakar hybrid is no different. A look at designs from Maybach, Morgan and Pininfarina. Foxconn is serious about automotive manufacturing. KPMG’s survey reveals the viability of going “asset-light.” And a new vehicular automotive display will put you in the metaverse.
A Top Shop in the Time of COVID
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
2021 Top Shop Georgia Powder Coating discusses taking care of people and customer service in challenging times.
An Interview with Caleb Morrison, Atotech
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Caleb Morrison, ConAg Regional Sector Leader for Atotech, discusses platings and coatings in the construction and agricultural markets.
Big Kaiser Changes Name to Big Daishowa
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Big Kaiser, member of the Big Daishowa group, to change name to Big Daishowa; the name change will not affect product lines or operations.
Cloeren Donates $500,000 for 'Mechatronics' Program at Texas College
| Plastics Technology
Leading extrusion die and feedblock builder helping Lamar State College Orange start mechanical, manufacturing and maintenance (mechatronics) program.
Amerimold 2021 Post-Show Flashback: Maintain
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Products, equipment and services for surface treatment, mold maintenance and repair were some of the more popular items on the Amerimold show floor this year.