Continuous Processors Automatically Adjust to Changes in Temperature, Humidity

| Plastics Technology

Can now be equipped to automatically adjust their process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.  

The Beginning of the End

| Plastics Technology

The combined events of the IME West show—ATX West, D&M West, MD&M West, Plastec West and WestPack—were once again held in person in Anaheim, Calif. some 546 days after they were last held in February 2019.

PureCycle Partners with SK Global Chemical to Open Recycling Plant in South Korea

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

The MOU with SK Global Chemical is designed to lead to the development of solvent-based recycling operations in Asia Pacific.

Updated Controls Make Feeders 'Smart'

| Plastics Technology

Control package provides foundation for Industry 4.0 and predictive maintenance.

Plásticos: mitos y realidades desde la investigación

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Existen muchas dudas y percepciones en torno a los plásticos. Con el fin de dar claridad, la doctora Alethia Vázquez Morillas, integrante de la iniciativa Vida Circular, campaña educativa para la promoción de la Economía Circular y sobre la cultura del reciclaje, expone los mitos y realidades con respecto a los plásticos.

United Grinding presentará nueva tecnología para rectificado en octubre

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Bajo la marca C.O.R.E. (Customer Oriented REvolution), United Grinding Norteamérica mostrará un nuevo desarrollo de producto en su evento Evolution to Revolution, a realizarse del 13 al 14 de octubre en Miamisburg, Ohio.

WEBINAR: Tool Steel Demands and Enhancements

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Pressurized electro-slag refining and powder metal production techniques remove impurities when producing highly alloyed stainless steel grades specifically for moldmaking. Listen to this free webinar to learn about current trends in the plastics industry, next-generation stainless tool steels, production techniques and additively manufactured parts and components.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: University of Dayton, ZSK

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

The University of Dayton Research Institute and ZSK Embroidery Machines’ collaborative booth showcases the latest developments in tailored fiber placement equipment and technology.
#workforcedevelopment

Virginia Tech researchers develop IGA for more efficient modeling of skin-stringer composites with complex cutouts

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Isogeometric analysis offers higher rates of convergence and accuracy versus standard FE methods, will be offered as opensource code on GitHub.

Hasco Gears Standard Engineering Tool Toward Mold Designers

| MoldMaking Technology

The offline tool adds to Amerimold exhibitor Hasco’s online portal. It enables consistent access to more than 100,000 quality mold units, current product data and is available for all conventional CAD systems.

Re:Build Manufacturing acquires DAPR, enhances onshoring with advanced engineering support

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DAPR Engineering expands capabilities and speed of Re:Build Engineering Services group, develop industrial automation and process equipment. 

GreenLight project explores fire-resistant and bio-based FRPs for structural lightweight design in ships

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Project leader Fraunhofer IFAM and six associated partners to study FRPs such as polybenzoxazine- and benzoxazine-based composite materials to meet strict safety regulations, requirements on passenger ships.
#regulations

AMT and GBM Announce the Launch of MT United

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

The new joint venture between The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media intends to drive and strengthen the manufacturing community.

AMT and GBM Launch of MT United

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new joint venture between The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media intends to drive and strengthen the manufacturing community.

PMTS Day Two Brings Tech Talks, Demos and Crowds

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

The 2021 Precision Machining Technology Show is the manufacturing industry’s first event in over 18 months — and has brought the crowds to match! Today, attendees will see demos, hear presentations and visit 250+ exhibitors.

Creating a Connected Workforce that Maximizes Productivity & Profitability

| Plastics Technology

Most people find is that it’s hard to monetize something when they don’t know how much they’re wasting.  
#workforcedevelopment

Understanding Visual Search in Mold Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

Visual search technology for shapes stored in digital data improves efficiency in design and engineering, parts sourcing, consolidation of duplicate parts and savings on unnecessary tooling.

Mazak Canadá facilita pedidos de partes y la programación de servicios rápidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con el propósito de ofrecer el servicio y apoyo completo y receptivo, Mazak Canadá, a partir del 2 de julio, gestiona directamente la venta de partes para todos los clientes canadienses.

Tall AM Build Envelope Cuts Months of Aerospace Prototyping

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

By using SLM Solutions’ vertically extended SLM 800 3D printer, Safran was able to develop and produce a large component for landing gear on a small business jet in days instead of months.

New CNC Automation System from Fagor

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2021: With it’s enhanced library of tools, Fagor claims its new CNC machine is one of the most powerful and customizable five-axis systems on the market.

Why Self-Supervised Deep Learning May Be Additive Manufacturing's AI Solution

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In collaboration with equipment supplier EOS, artificial intelligence experts at NNAISENSE have created a self-taught “deep digital twin” to advance additive manufacturing, starting with direct metal laser sintering of titanium.

Zeiss Software Update Streamlines the Measurement Process

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Zeiss Calypso 2021 software update reportedly delivers measurement results 20 times faster than the previous iteration. The company has introduced numerous features to simplify the workflow.