Metalworking Index Up On the Return of Employees
| Modern Machine Shop
Record hiring activity lifts overall metalworking index for October, with near-record readings in material prices and supply chain disruption.
#economics
New Dual Extruder 3D Printer for Small and Medium-Sized Factory Spaces
| Plastics Technology
It features automatic filament switching to reduce downtime, creating more parts in a compact environment.
MC Machinery Promotes New Applications Engineer
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Aaron Neefe has been a press brake, automatic tool changer and field service technician at the MC Machinery headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Ill. since early 2019.
#workforcedevelopment
Momentum Releases Heavy-Duty Vertical Turning Lathe
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Momentum’s MVL-10HD is engineered for heavy metal removal rates and includes Momentum’s full-wrap, arc-shaped column, full-length cross rail and single piece saddle.
Ya están abiertas las nominaciones del programa 40-Under-40 para 2022
| Products Finishing México
Ya puede nominar a un compañero o colega a los premios 40 Under 40 de Products Finishing. La fecha límite de nominación es el 1 de febrero de 2022.
Fakuma: Boy Promotes Upgrades and New Additions
| Plastics Technology
Boy Machines had an ejector upgrade, easier network connectivity, Molding Assist software and cooling flow recording on display at the show in Friedrichshafen.
Teknor Adds Arvitec Coextrusion Line at its German Manufacturing Facility’s Application Lab
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The expanded lab’s technical capabilities are greatly enhanced in support of development projects.
New Mid-Range Press-Side Granulators
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Two compact models from Wittmann Battenfeld for 88 to 110 lb/hr have larger hopper openings and fixed or rotatable material outlets.
UBQ Materials and Bazan Group Sign Agreement for Usage of Waste-Based Material
| Plastics Technology
The UBQ thermoplastics will be incorporated into the development of a new resin market offering of specialty polypropylene.
SHD Composites supports sustainability initiatives with launch of epoxy prepreg systems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SHD introduces its MTB350 component prepreg system and LTB310-1 low-temperature cure epoxy tooling prepreg with 30% bio-derived content.
Industrial-Grade 3D-Printed Tooling Portfolio Targets Fast, Affordable and Local Tooling Solutions
| MoldMaking Technology
ExOne launches its X1 Tooling portfolio offering new solutions for plastic injection molding or forming, laying up composites, casting metals and more.
BBG GmbH becomes international system partner for automated production and materials processing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Full-range supplier manufactures supplies for fully automated production modules, molds for composite processes and produces composite components for lightweight construction.
Solico designs carbon fiber yacht for Aeolos Composites
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber materials were a key part of the P30’s design, which Solico says minimized weight and produced a light, fast yacht.
MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Blending Heavy Metal Moldmaking and Music
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites Adem Talic, an apprentice moldmaker at Tri-Par Die and Mold Corporation in South Elgin, Illinois, who shares his journey into moldmaking, commitment to learning, but still finding time to pursue his percussion passion. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
#workforcedevelopment
Global Robotics Market Eyes Return to Growth
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Much as the coronavirus crested in waves across the globe last year, the global robotics market ebbed and flowed in different places at different times.
Hay un área de oportunidad para el E-Coat en el mercado mexicano: Luis Bernal, de Axalta
| Products Finishing México
Luis Bernal, de Axalta Coating Systems, nos comparte en esta entrevista su punto de vista sobre las capacidades que ve respecto del proceso E-Coat en México, así como las oportunidades para ampliar su uso.
Solid Edge 2022 viene con automatización en el diseño y mayor capacidad de colaboración
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Los aspectos más destacados de Solid Edge 2022 incluyen: Design Configurator; CAM Pro; CAD Direct, un nuevo modelo de previsualización de ensamblajes que reduce la cantidad de datos que se cargan, entre otros.
Válvulas de condensado con cero pérdida de aire
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las válvulas de condensado BEKOMAT, de Beko, operan mediante un sensor capacitivo que solo se activa cuando hay condensado acumulado. (Patrocinado)
Modern Machine Shop November 2021
| Modern Machine Shop
The November edition of Modern Machine Shop is available now! Subscribe and check out the print or digital edition for the latest from the MMS team.
4 Ways Eastec Evidenced Manufacturing’s Evolution
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
From tooling and workholding to Industry 4.0, the pursuit of new CNC machining opportunity united all who turned out for the 2021 event.
Tungaloy Adds Wear-Resistant Insert Grade to Gun Drill
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy’s DeepTri-Drill reportedly enables increased penetration rate over conventional brazed gun drills, boosting productivity and application security during deep hole drilling applications.
ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mexico’s National Standard Body
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
With Mexican and U.S. plastics industries so intertwined, this MoU is a noteworthy action.
#regulations