Capacity Utilization Growing Faster Throughout Manufacturing
Steven Kline, Jr. | Modern Machine Shop
Year-over-year growth in durable goods capacity utilization was the strongest since September 2011. Every industry we track except automotive and wood/paper products was growing at an accelerating rate in September.
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Farsoon FS273M System Offers Versatile Production for Larger Volume Parts
| Additive Manufacturing
System offers an industrial-sized 275 × 275 × 355 mm build envelope as well as versatile single or dual laser options for improved productivity and efficiency.
EV Liftgates to Boost Demand for LFT PP
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
AMI Consulting’s new study on long-fiber thermoplastic compounds analyzes LFT PP by application, OEM, producer and geographical region.
Plataforma de fresado intercambiable para desbaste intensivo
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las fresas de corte intercambiables M8065HD de Widia están diseñadas con ocho filos de corte y acanaladuras extraanchas para las virutas.
Episode 11: Weathering the Supply Chain Storm, Part 2 - Metal Plating
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Douglas Hughes, product manager wear resistant coatings for MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solution discusses the current supply challenges facing the finishing industry.
Escenarios del sector de maquinaria en 2030
| Modern Machine Shop México
A través del estudio “Growth Engine Machinery Sector 2030”, Deloitte analiza cuatro posibles escenarios para el sector de la maquinaria como motor de crecimiento en Europa.
Lathes From Romi Can Handle a Range of Load Capacities
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Romi's vertical CNC lathes includes six model ranging from the VT 1400M with a load capacity of 22,000 lbs to the VT 6000 that can handle 198,400 lbs.
pep+: estrategia de sustentabilidad de PepsiCo
| Plastics Technology México
Uno de los pilares de pep+ es mejorar la sustentabilidad de los empaques de PepsiCo.
MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Accede Mold and Tool Co.
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets mold builders to reveal 5 best practices for improving efficiencies in culture, technology, process, measuring success and staying competitive ... in 5 minutes. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Jergen Dovetail Vises Offer Modular Quick-Change Options
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
These dovetail vises are said to offer secure clamping with minimal material, and are well suited for parts with multiple operations and larger metal removal.
Top 2 Questions About Ultrasonic System Setup
| Production Machining
Here are two common questions about tank size and baskets and fixtures that Blackstone-Ney Ultrasonics hears from its customers along with the company’s answers that can help build the most productive ultrasonic cleaning unit for a variety of applications.
Monofilament/Tubing Line Features New Water Bath, Winder
| Plastics Technology
Shorter water bath, modular winders make system more flexible.
Updated QC Color Application Software
| Plastics Technology
Datacolor has launched the beta release of CloudQC Viewer—an SaaS QC application for the evaluation of digital color samples.
Variación sin fin en las nuevas tendencias de color automotriz de BASF
| Products Finishing México
La nueva colección de BASF opta por la simultaneidad en lugar de la linealidad y muestra una nueva diversidad de colores, y toma en cuenta la creciente necesidad de sostenibilidad y funcionalidad.
Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Expands Health Care Print Services
| Additive Manufacturing
Company is collaborating with health care and medical device companies to deliver visual and functional anatomical models to improve patient care and outcomes.
Next-Generation Graphite for Thermoplastic and Composites Applications
| Plastics Technology
NeoGraf’s new Graf-X graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and graphene precursos (GP) extend the company’s range of next-generation graphite materials.
Vibrant Translucent Colorants for PET and Clarified PP
| Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s Hot Glow collection of four translucent colorants draw attention to consumer packaging and products
Compact, In-Machine Measurement Technologies From Hexagon
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon’s new M&H R-400 multi-sensor radio probe system can be used to fulfill both in-machine workpiece measurement and tool-setting requirements. The system can be used to measure complex, free-form geometries with tight tolerances.
Dieffenbacher highlights the short-stroke press for energy-efficient production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Short-stroke closing system and adaptive accumulator management features are designed for minimum energy consumption, high press forces and short cycle times when producing high-quality composite components.
iPul pultrusion system enhances Carbon TT’s CFRP profile production for vehicle chassis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Krauss Maffei’s subsidiary, Pultrex, delivers a customized iPul pultrusion system for the production of large profile parts for around 70,000 vehicle chassis annually.
Mikrosam celebrates commissioning of world's largest production line for CNG and hydrogen tanks
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Turnkey project integrates four filament winding machines, two large ovens and multiple robotic lines and buffering stations to produce 60,000 tanks per year.
Xenia Materials introduces Xecarb thermoplastic composites to Bft SpA swing gate motors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Xecarb 17 thermoplastic composites enhance industrial applications’ durability, reliability and high performance.