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Which Self-Contained Plastic Vacuum Loader is Best?
| Plastics Technology
For conveying resin materials over short distances there’s no more efficient and versatile way than using a self-contained vacuum loader. It may seem like a basic piece of equipment but selecting the right model can make a big difference in efficiency, process consistency, and reduced changeover time.
Vertex Acquires 3D Printing Machine from Velo3D
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Vertex Manufacturing is the first contract manufacturer to own a Velo3D system that processes the superalloy.
Fakuma: Temperature Controller Targets High-Temperature Applications
| Plastics Technology
Wittmann Battenfeld is extending its Tempro plus line of temperature controllers with the D200 model for temperatures up to 200C (392F).
Introducing AM Radio, a Podcast from Additive Manufacturing Media
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Media editors explore 3D printing success stories, AM trends and more on this new podcast. Subscribe now!
Euroheater USA Releases Modular Hot Runner Temperature Controllers
| MoldMaking Technology
Temperature controllers from Amerimold 2021 exhibitor Euroheaters USA detect channel temperature via an intelligent chip for a constant, desired temperature.
Lanxess, INFAC develop composite battery module housing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The halogen-free, flame-retardant and glass fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) part lowers battery module assembly weight, improves insulation and flame resistance and retains a high level of functional integration.
Inaugural Top Shops Expo Will Present 2021 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Data
| Products Finishing
The two-day event will feature education sessions from industry experts backed by the data accumulated from the annual national benchmarking survey conducted by Gardner Business Intelligence.
Eaton Aerospace qualifies new VITA system, increases satellite payload capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace industry-first valve in tank assembly (VITA) propulsion feed system integrates valves inside a composite propellant tank, increasing payload capacity and reducing considerable rework efforts.
Volocopter takes to the skies with Volocopter 2X at EAA AirVenture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
UAM company successfully conducts first U.S. public manned test flight of an eVTOL in the U.S., with a goal to bring electric flights to cities globally in the next two to three years.
Georgia Tech leads effort to tackle the composite and hybrid materials challenge
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New National Science Foundation (NSF) center combines industry and academia, uses analytics, AI to modernize how manufacturers repair composites.
Fakuma: Temperature Controller Targets Large, Heavy Molds
| Plastics Technology
Wittmann says its Tempro Basic Large 120 temperature controller pairs high heating capcity and flow rates for optimized heating and cooling of bigger tools.
Diseño, análisis de flujo de moldeo e ingeniería inversa para moldes
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Meximold: Precision Group cubre el diseño, prototipado, fabricación y cambios de ingeniería en moldes de inyección de plástico desde su sede en San Antonio (Texas) y tres centros especializados de ingeniería ubicados en La Feria (Texas), Reynosa (Tamaulipas) y Monterrey (Nuevo León).
Reemplazo o refuerzo de recubrimientos DLC
| Products Finishing México
Expanite, empresa danesa pionera en el endurecimiento de superficies de acero inoxidable y titanio, ahora reemplaza o complementa los recubrimientos DLC con su tecnología.
Tecnología de reciclaje mecánico de Stadler en planta de Azcapotzalco
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Stadler suministró la tecnología a la Estación de Transferencia y Planta de Selección Azcapotzalco que sirve para cumplir con el objetivo de captar y clasificar todos los envases y embalajes susceptibles de ser reciclados, dentro de la propia estación de transferencia.
Expand Machinery’s Genmill 5X-4 Offers Rigid Base Design
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Milling machine provides fast tool indexing and rapid rates for increased productivity.
Do Your Hiring Strategies Help Foster Company Growth?
| Production Machining
Without exception, the greatest factor that determines whether your hiring strategies will foster growth is to adopt a growth mindset.
MMT Chat: 5 in 5 with Pyramid Plastics
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This quick 5 in 5 MMT Chats video series reveals five best practices in 5 minutes on ways to improve efficiencies with technology, workforce development and business management. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Zeiss Showcases New Digital Microscope
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2021: Zeiss claims that its new digital microscope revolutionizes optical inspection by enabling real-time, all-in-focus imaging for the first time.
Autonomic Materials Announces New Addition to Management Team
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
William A. Sante III will join the team as Vice President, Sales and Business Development.
Business Activity Higher for Shops Using Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop
The Metalworking Business Index has registered consistent expansion in recent months, with shops that use advanced equipment like five-axis reporting accelerating expansion.
#economics
Improving Metal 3D Printing Processes by Reducing Support Structures
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
SLM Solutions’ Free Float program reduces the need for support structures, decreasing build time and powder usage, improving part quality, opening up space for more parts and giving users more design freedom.
Fresadoras y centros de mecanizado Zayer
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: La Compañía Europea de Productos y Manufacturas (Ceproma) resaltará fresadoras y centros de mecanizado de la marca Zayer, que se ofrecen en configuraciones de bancada fija, tipo puente, de columna móvil y gantrys.