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Video: What Is Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)?
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Laser powder bed fusion is likely the most widely used metal additive manufacturing process. Here is how it works, including benefits, issues to consider and applications for this 3D printing technology.
Sherwin-Williams publica pronóstico de tendencias de color industrial
| Products Finishing México
La tercera edición del pronóstico de tendencias de colores industriales de Sherwin-Williams incluye la perspectiva de expertos en color externos a la empresa.
Covestro México invita a sumarse a Clean4Change para la gestión de residuos
| Plastics Technology México
Covestro se unió a la iniciativa Clean4change y al uso de la aplicación Litterati, que permite visualizar un mapa de residuos global para crear conciencia sobre la basura que se acumula en el entorno.
Trimac’s Mobile System Provides Powder Coating on the Go
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The Mini-Mobile system opens the powder coating process to many types of users, from job shops and manufacturing cells to laboratories, universities and even hobbyists. Users can plug it in and be curing parts in under five minutes.
Top Shops Are Data-Driven by Definition
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
CNC machine shops at various stages of digitalizing their operations share a commitment to evidence-backed decision-making.
Supply Chain Woes Meet the Cocktail-Party-Topic Threshold
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
When a topic can serve as an easy conversation starter at a mixed, social event, you know it’s truly entered the “national consciousness.”
What Are the Unexplored Frontiers of AM Lattice Fabrication?
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
A recent literature review discovered that most research into AM lattices is limited to PBF in metal and extrusion in polymer — and that experiments could be underestimating in-service lattice mechanical behavior.
HT Aero furthers development of carbon fiber electric urban aircraft
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Electric two-seater XPeng X2 – which has a full carbon fiber structure – has conducted more than 15,000 safe, manned flights so far.
AON3D, Astrobotic to send 3D-printed parts to the moon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Peregrine Lander will carry thermoplastic parts printed via AON3D’s high-temperature industrial 3D printer that meet demanding space requirements and cut the vehicle’s weight by half.
Edge Gate Cutting Pin Range Forms to Molding Edge Profile
| MoldMaking Technology
Almo introduces its flexible edge gate cutting pins for the separation of the runner and gate on the edge of the plastic molding during mold opening.
Alro Plastics Relocates and Expands Facility Size
| MoldMaking Technology
The new, 70,000 square-foot building located in Grand Rapids, Michigan increases Alro Plastics’ inventory and processing service capabilities.
Roctool and CEA create bio-based, recyclable photovoltaic panels
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
After a four-month study phase, the team has been able to implement what it claims is the first bio-based and 100% recyclable photovoltaic panels.
Airbus delivers second composites-intensive European Service Module for NASA’s Orion spacecraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ESM-2 module, comprising carbon fiber sheets and 19-meter CFRP solar array wings, will provide propulsion, power and thermal control, as well as oxygen and water for astronauts on the Artemis II mission.
Lewco supplies custom composites curing ovens for aerospace
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Lewco Inc. recently supplied ovens to three customers ranging from a research laboratory to an aircraft manufacturer.
How to Sabbatical
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
When was your last sabbatical? Been awhile? Never had one?
How a Mom-and-Pop Becomes a Top Shop
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
Process and culture shift as leaders adopt new business strategies and a singular focus on expanding and filling capacity.
Conferencia de TOMRA resalta colaboratividad para cerrar el círculo del plástico
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Los días 5 y 6 de octubre, el proveedor de sistemas de recolección y clasificación de materiales TOMRA realizó su cuarta conferencia mundial con el tema de economía circular. Allí, destacó el rol de cada uno de los nodos que componen la cadena de valor de los plásticos para optimizar la recuperación de recursos y minimizar los residuos. Según la compañía, el reciclaje de alta calidad comienza con la recolección selectiva.
Junker desarrolla una rectificadora todo en uno
| Modern Machine Shop México
Junker desarrolló la máquina de ejes de rotor, Jumat 6L, la cual permite el rectificado completo y preciso de ejes de compresores de tornillo.
I Need Technical Employees!
| Plastics Technology
Learn the difference between employees who think abstractly and those who think concretely to help determine how they fit in your organization.
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En el mes de la conciencia sobre el cáncer de mama, Precision Group lidera noble causa
| Plastics Technology México
Como parte de su compromiso social, el fabricante de moldes de especialidad anuncia el lanzamiento de su iniciativa “Una oportunidad para luchar”, con la que se recaudarán fondos para apoyar con su tratamiento médico a mujeres vinculadas con la comunidad de moldes que enfrenten esta enfermedad. La primera beneficiaria de la iniciativa reside en México.
Indicador de Inversión Fija Bruta aumentó 2.1% en julio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Por componentes, los gastos efectuados en maquinaria y equipo total crecieron 4.5% durante julio de 2021.
Conveyor-Bag Dump System is Mobile, Sanitary
| Plastics Technology
Flexicon’s new sanitary mobile Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor with Integral Bag Dump Station and Compactor allows the transfer of material manually dumped from handheld bags into elevated process equipment, and the disposal of empty bags, dust-free.