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.