Index Corporation Expands Distributor Network
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Company has added Great Lakes Machinery as distributor for the northern New York area as part of its ongoing sales and service initiative.
Mexico Reports Strong Manufacturing Results During the First Quarter of 2021
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
If the latest data from Mexico’s statistical reporting arm, the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics (INEGI) provides any clue as to how busy FITMA will be, then we can expect it to be a blockbuster event.
Switching from Decorative Hexavalent Chromium to Trivalent
| Products Finishing
Pavco decorative team manager, Shane Moore, discusses the considerations you should keep in mind when contemplating switching from decorative hexavalent chromium to trivalent.
Autoliv construirá planta en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa sueca-americana, que desarrolla tecnología automotriz, invertirá 35 millones de dólares en el estado.
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Next-Generation Leadership
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
CEO Andreas Reinthaler and Owner Parker Drouillard have been recognized as under-30 individuals making an impact in mold manufacturing.
Registration Open for Additive Conference + Expo
| Gardner Web
Leading event for industrial 3D printing is expanding to include a larger exhibit hall.
CGS North America lanzará la versión 17 de Cam-tool
| Modern Machine Shop México
Cam-tool es un sistema CAD/CAM que elimina los problemas de sobrecarga y ahorra tiempo de programación.
Tooling Supplier Provides One-Stop Shop for Injection Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Ontario-based A-Z Mould produces locally made, cost-competitive, small- to mid-sized molds.
Moldmaker Commits to Continual Mold Manufacturing Improvement
| MoldMaking Technology
M.R. Mold & Engineering, known globally for its LSR and plastic injection molds, continues to expand its expertise via new equipment, certification and into new industries.
Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
SABIC and Local Motors Study Demonstrates Recyclability of 3D-Printed Parts
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The study determined that material from post-production parts and scrap can potentially be reused in large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) or other processes at amounts up to 100%.
On The Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, and More
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
An inside look at the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack; a innovative approach to waste-free, two-tone painting; why a forging press is like an F1 car; and other automotive developments.
Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
Desktop Health Receives FDA Clearance for Flexcera 3D Printed Dentures
| Additive Manufacturing
Resin technology for dental prosthetics is said to deliver superior strength, aesthetics and function for patients.
MMT Chats: 30 Under 30 Honoree, Mold Designer Says Key to Growth Is Harvesting Knowledge
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges invites Mold Designer Sasha Stojanovic of the Industrial Molds Division of Pyramid Molding Group as a guest on this MMT Chat. He shares his magnum opus and take on mentoring, as well as explains the challenge of machinability and why education must change. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Reciclaje de plásticos reduce hasta un 90 % las emisiones de carbono frente al material virgen: ALPLA
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proveedor de soluciones de envases de plástico ALPLA insiste en que México debe superar el rezago en materia de economía circular y resalta que reciclar plásticos para producir empaques plásticos reduce las emisiones contaminantes.
ABB PixelPaint gana el premio IERA a la innovación y el espíritu empresarial
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing México
La solución de pintura robótica PixelPaint fue reconocida por su innovación y beneficios ambientales por la Federación Internacional de Robótica y el Instituto de Ingenieros Eléctricos y Electrónicos
WFL Provides Basic and Advanced Process Monitoring Systems
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The iControl from WFL enables users to monitor up to 16 process signals, incorporates data from external sensors, offers red and yellow limit settings and more.
Open Mind Technologies cumple 25 años en América del Norte
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La filial norteamericana de Open Mind Technologies AG está celebrando 25 años de presencia en el mercado con sus soluciones CAD / CAM que son utilizadas por varios talleres en México.
Balancing MFAM and DFAM for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing
For viable metal AM, users must balance design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), modifying for additive manufacturing (MfAM) and cost per kilogram.
Composites Index sustains a third month in record territory
Michael Guckes | CompositesWorld
Accelerating new orders, backlogs and challenging supply chains propel the index higher for the month of May.
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Preparing SQC For Machinists and Future Requirements
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
The current complexity of machines means machinists are already busy — assigning them new, expanded SQL duties (such as gage identification) will require gages and processes to prioritize accessibility.