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Inaugural Plastics Technology Expo 2022 Opens Registration
| Additive Manufacturing
The inaugural event is set to take place in March 29-31, 2022, in Rosemont, Illinois, to connect North America’s plastics processors.
Juntas de bloqueo de J.W. Winco permiten ajustes precisos
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con J.W. Winco, las juntas de bloqueo comprenden placas de bloqueo dentadas, muelles de empuje y carcasas de guía.
Latch Locking Units for Precise Control of Parting Planes
| Plastics Technology
HASCO’s new latch locking units feature double-sided action and DLC-coated functional surfaces.
Metrology Software Update Enables Roundness Measurement, Analysis
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Digital Surf’s Metrology 4.0 software now enables both measurement and analysis on the Taylor Hobson roundness instrument series.
Big Kaiser Changes Name to Big Daishowa
| MoldMaking Technology
The name change, effective Jan. 1, 2022, reflects Big Kaiser’s long-standing membership of the Big Daishowa Group. Operations, product lines, staff, distribution or licensing agreements in North America will not be impacted.
Setforge to serially produce composite parts using 9T Labs technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The former metal component forger seeks the disruptive manufacture of high-performance CFRTP parts using 9T Labs’ Red Series Additive Fusion Solution platform for current and new markets.
Swoop Aero expands eVTOL aircraft integration with UAVaid
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Swoop Aero’s autonomous eVTOL aircraft will be integrated into UAVaid's mixed-fleet drone offering in Sierra Leone and complement UAVaid’s long-range fixed-wing Hansard drones.
Four-Flute Ball Nose End Mill with Rippled Relief Machines Versatile Material Range
| MoldMaking Technology
Kennametal introduces a new Harvi I TE Series addition for high productivity
and tool life in 3D milling.
Thermwood adds angle layer printing feature to LSAM large-scale AM systems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ability to print at a 45º angle adds to the system’s current horizontal and vertical orientation capabilities, enhancing the flexibility of producing large-scale composite thermoplastic parts.
Fully U.S.-made fairing launched into space features OOA composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched a U.S. defense satellite into space. The payload fairing, produced by RUAG Space, is composed of OOA CFRP face sheets.
3A Composites Core Materials commits to sustainable growth, harvesting and processing of balsa wood
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The core materials company has signed a two-year technical agreement with the nonprofit Achuar Nationality of Ecuador to achieve enduring development of indigenous communities and responsible forestry.
Binder Jetting Is Also a Tooling Technology
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
A portfolio of 3D printing solutions involving infiltrated sand and metal covers tooling needs for casting, thermoforming, molding and composites.
Un enfoque holístico en las operaciones de enjuague final del proceso E-Coat
| Products Finishing México
Una nueva tecnología de enjuague final optimiza el proceso E-Coat, reduce los costos y mejora la sustentabilidad.
Máquinas de moldeo por inyección de baja presión, serie Lumina, de Wilmington
| Plastics Technology México
Estas inyectoras tienen nuevas características dentro de las que se destacan capacidades de disparo de 25 a 300 libras, sujeción de 350 a 2500 toneladas y montaje de uno a seis moldes a la vez.
C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
Bosch aumenta sus operaciones en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
En su planta de Aguascalientes, Bosch anunció un plan de inversión para su planta por 74 millones de euros y en sus instalaciones de Guadalajara incrementará más del doble su plantilla laboral durante los próximos cinco años.
Mastercam Announces Wildest Parts Competition Winners
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mastercam holds the Wildest Parts Competition each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing. The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts using Mastercam.
Converting from hand layup to open mold spray-up process
| CompositesWorld
In this Digital Demo, Sam Cruz, MVP's Senior Product Manager, talks about how to convert from hand lay-up process to spraying fiberglass and offers an overview of the benefits. (Sponsored)
Heineken agregó la nota sustentable al Gran Premio de la Ciudad de México
| Plastics Technology México
Heineken sirvió sus cervezas a los asistentes de la Fórmula 1 en México en vasos hechos de bioplástico elaborados con residuos de cebada, promoviendo así la economía circular.
Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro se enfocará en economía circular y educación dual
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En el marco de la ceremonia de cierre de programas de 2021, platicamos con el Ing. Arturo Nava, presidente del Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro sobre la agenda de trabajo de este organismo para los próximos dos años.
NeoGraf Solutions apunta al mercado del grafeno con nuevos aditivos
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing México
El fabricante dice que su línea Graf-X de NeoGraf de nanoplaquetas y precursores de grafeno ofrece mayor resistencia mecánica, resistencia a la corrosión, conductividad eléctrica, propiedades térmicas y confiabilidad en una variedad de aplicaciones de recubrimientos, adhesivos, selladores y elastómeros.
¿Será México un gigante de la manufactura?
Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México
Diversos especialistas señalan que la pandemia del COVID 19 y la guerra comercial entre Estados Unidos y China favorecen el crecimiento industrial en México. ¿Podremos aprovechar esta coyuntura?