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Ford is Saving Millions through 3D Printing (But Maybe Not How You Think)
Brent Donaldson | Additive Manufacturing
Two longtime workers at Ford’s Sharonville Transmission Plant near Cincinnati grew tired of experiencing the delays and downtime resulting from expensive and hard-to-get replacement parts. The solution? Learn additive manufacturing and save the company time and money.
Annual Growth in Capacity Utilization Strongest Since November 2012
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
In June, durable goods capacity utilization was 74.0%. The annual change in durable goods capacity utilization grew at an accelerating rate for the second consecutive month. And, June had the fastest annual rate of growth since November 2012.
Sensors Bring Batteryless Machine Monitoring to all Corners of a Plant
| Plastics Technology
Powered by a machine’s heat or ambient light, a new batteryless vibration sensor monitors machine conditions continuously, including in hard-to-reach places.
2021 New Business Formations Soar in Manufacturing Space
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
The rebound in the number of new manufacturing businesses since early 2020 has served as a powerful testimony to the strength and flexibility inherent to the manufacturing sector and capitalism. Not only have new business formations proven the flexibility of a free and open economy to overcome adversity, but also the ability of aspirational individuals and teams to create firms and ultimately jobs.
FANUC Announces Production Of 750,000th Robot
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
FANUC is capable of producing 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, controllers and machine tools.
México es un crisol para la industria mundial: vicepresidente global de MacDermid Enthone
| Products Finishing México
El vicepresidente global de MacDermid Enthone, Richard Lynch, comparte en entrevista su visión sobre las oportunidades que ofrece la industria de acabados mexicana y los grandes cambios que afectarán a la industria de acabados a nivel global.
Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán presenta TrialUM, su nuevo material ecológico
| Plastics Technology México
TrialUM, resultado de varios años de estudios del CICY, se obtiene aprovechando los desechos de envases plásticos y multicapa y puede usarse en la fabricación de muebles, paredes y techos falsos, entre otros.
Multifunctional composite structures across end markets
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.
Enhanced Flame Treater Boosts Energy Efficiency & Safety
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Proco Machinery’s upgraded flame treater features automatic self-ignition control that results in major energy savings.
#regulations
PODCAST: Molding a Network While Supporting Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
I have to say, I’m a bit embarrassed when someone describes a conversation with me as “high energy” … but I’ll take it. Hopefully, that’s just my passion for the moldmaking community coming through. And of course, I can't turn down an opportunity to talk about this group of innovators and problem-solvers, so here I go again.
#workforcedevelopment
Building a Better Mousetrap-Manufacturing Process
| Plastics Technology
Increased demand for its products, which include rodent traps and more, lead Bell Labs to Wittmann Battenfeld to help it better automate its molding processes.
Gorras hechas con plástico reciclado llegan a la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
New Era fabricó 7,000 gorras con plástico reciclado proveniente de botellas para cada uno de los equipos de la liga.
Nueva generación de centros de mecanizado horizontal de Heller
| Modern Machine Shop México
Heller presentó la cuarta generación de su serie H de centros de mecanizado horizontal de cuatro ejes.
Open Mind Upgrades CAD/CAM Software Suite
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
HyperMill 2021.2 CAD/CAM software suite reportedly offers enhanced features for machining in applications ranging from 2.5D to five-axis.
Planta CIVAC de Nissan obtiene certificado “Hecho en México”
| Modern Machine Shop México
La Secretaría de Economía otorgó a Nissan Mexicana el certificado "Hecho en México" para los vehículos Nissan NP300, Nissan Frontier y Nissan V-drive manufacturados en Planta CIVAC.
Quoting Software Saves Productive Hours, Boosts Client Trust
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Paperless Parts has enabled KAD Models and Prototypes to enhance its quoting accuracy and efficiency, simultaneously bolstering the shop’s cybersecurity measures.
Sorema-Previero Installs Several Recycling Lines Remotely During the Pandemic
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The PET bottle-to-bottle washing and recycling lines experienced a smooth start-up.
CGS North America to Launch CAM-Tool Version 17
| MoldMaking Technology
CGS North America to demonstrate new toolpath boundary within CAM-Tool’s Common Settings at Amerimold 2021.
Rheinland Air Service orders Bye Aerospace eFlyer 800s
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In addition to completing the purchase of five eFlyer 800 aircraft, the European company will act as MRO support and a designated reseller in central Europe.
Composites Index sets two all-time highs in three months
Michael Guckes | CompositesWorld
Supported by strong business conditions and struggling supply chains, the June Composites Index set a new high reading.
#economics
Amerimold 2021 Product Showcase, Part 2
| MoldMaking Technology
MMT continues to highlight a wide range of products and services offered by attending Amerimold 2021 exhibitors. Get a glimpse of these new or improved technologies.
Drive More Web Traffic from Social Media
| Gardner Web
These helpful social media tactics can drive more traffic to your site. If you’re consistent in your efforts, you eventually will start noticing results. How can you reap the web traffic benefit and more? Here are nine ways to help.