Red de clústeres anuncia la realización Proveedor Automotriz 2021

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

Organizado por el Clúster Automotriz de Nuevo León (CLAUT), este evento se llevará a cabo del 10 al 17 de junio de manera virtual.

Allied Machine Expands Wohlhaupter Boring Tools Offered with Digital Readout

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Allied now offers Wohlhaupter digital tools that have an external 3ETECH digital display for micro-precision adjustment. The display works with all Wohlhaupter tools.

3D Printed Tooling Supports Prototype Foam Seating

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Automotive manufacturers and other OEMs require mold tooling to build foam components like seat cushions. 3D printed tools could be a faster, more affordable way to prototype and produce these parts.

Zeltwanger X-Cell Smart Laser Cell Integrates Variety of Processes

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The core processes include laser welding, laser marking, leak testing and machine tool loading.

Sidel Merges Two PET Tooling Subsidiaries

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Sidel joins together PET Engineering in Italy and COMEP in France.

Patent-Pending Lifter Released

| Plastics Technology

Progressive Components says the new C-Series UniLifter features a cylindrical design that adjusts for misaligned ejector plates, easing wear on mold components.

Chucks de la serie SMW TX funcionan seis meses sin lubricación

| Modern Machine Shop México

SMW Autoblock refiere que los chucks de tres mordazas de la serie TX tienen una repetibilidad de hasta 4 µm y precisión de autocentrado para aplicaciones de corte de metal de alta resistencia.

AkzoNobel Launches Range of Ultra Matt Powder Coatings

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Interpon D2015 Précis Ultra Matt from AkzoNobel is designed to create bring a glint of brilliance and luminescence to architectural surfaces.

SCARA Robot Line Expanded

| Plastics Technology

FANUC America says the newest additions increase reach and payload options for assembly, packaging, pick-and-place, and inspection processes.

PMPA's Market Insights for Automotive and Aerospace

| Production Machining

Check out the latest sales insights, prepared by the PMPA, on these top industries served by precision machining industry.

Next Step Communications Represents SPE Thermoforming Division

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Named PR agency of record, Next Step will provide support  as the Division ramps up efforts in advance of its 28th biennial SPE Thermoforming Conference.

Durable Goods New Orders Record Strong Growth on Easy Comparison in April

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

April was the fourth straight month of month-over-month growth in durable goods new orders. Due to the strong growth in April compared with the easy comparison with one year ago, a number of industries moved to accelerating growth from decelerating contraction on an annual basis.

Sand 3D Printing Benefits Lightweighting and EV Production

Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing

Brooks Crownhill Limited has used Voxeljet’s sand 3D printers to rapidly prototype automobile part molds, with the increased design flexibility enabling lightweighting while strengthening individual components.

Implementing Digital Shop Floor Metrology

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

In a recent webinar with MMS, Michael Creney, Mitutoyo America’s vice president of product management, outlined the benefits of digital shop floor metrology and delivered tips for adopting it.

ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.

Mold Maintenance Software Company Delivers Consulting, Certification Courses

| MoldMaking Technology

MoldTrax offer moldmakers year-long ToolingDocs certification training courses and a maintenance capabilities assessment (MCA).

Diamorph Group acquires Permali

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acquisition of the composite manufacturer enable U.K.-based advanced materials group to broaden its composites competency, enter new end markets.

Mueller Prost Joins Wipfli Firm to Transform Organization Growth

| MoldMaking Technology

The synergy between both companies will enhance industry specialization, expand resources and services offered to clients.

New ownership poises Refitech for future growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Refitech to invest more in machining composites, focus on automation and finishing and expand Refitech’s milling capacity.

Plataine, Eastman Machine partnership enhances Industry 4.0 capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Advanced material cutting machine manufacturer to offer customers increased process automation, streamlined production, process traceability and overall efficiency on the production floor.

Aramco funding accelerates deployment of global, sustainable energy storage technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The EVx system, developed by Energy Vault, autonomously lifts and lowers composite blocks — an amalgamation of materials like fiberglass, and EOL windblades — to renewably generate and store electricity for multi-GWh storage capacity.

Ceramic End Mill Achieves Long Life and High MRR at Standard Machining Center Speeds

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Material advances have produced a ceramic end mill that performs well at lower cutting speeds and competes with carbide in a broad range of applications. Your shop might begin using ceramic tools.