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.