How AI Will Revolutionize Your Business: 11 Predictions
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Artificial Intelligence is already revolutionizing manufacturing. Small- and medium-sized businesses that ignore its impact do so at their own peril.
Manual Spray Guns in Gravity, Pressure and Suction Configurations
| Products Finishing
Sames Kremlin’s FStart manual airspray guns offer a cost-effective solution for professional painters to spray solvent- and water-based materials.
Aditivo de resina antiviral inhibe la presencia del COVID-19 en las superficies
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los avances en la ciencia de los materiales podrían contribuir a frenar aún más la propagación de virus. Kim Sjödahl, vicepresidente senior de tecnología e I+D de Exel Composites, explica cómo un aditivo de resina antiviral puede ser la solución.
EOS Expands Online AM Training to U.S.
| Additive Manufacturing
The Additive Minds Academy consists of a series of learning paths suitable for varying skill levels.
#workforcedevelopment
Sistema de sujeción de Schunk proporciona un punto de partida para la automatización
| Modern Machine Shop México
El dispositivo de sujeción Tandem PGS3-LH 100, de Schunk, proporciona una solución de bajo mantenimiento para la transición a la automatización para aplicaciones básicas de mecanizado de aluminio y plásticos.
Inflation Rate Exceeds Corporate Borrowing Costs
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
That the cost of goods and services (inflation) is rising faster than the cost of borrowing money suggests that the economy has come to an incredible rate intersection. This is particularly true in the “goods” space where inflation is at 5.4% according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
#economics
UK Steel Manufacturer and Galvanizer Announce Partnership
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
Fastline Steel has signed a manufacturing agreement with Corbetts the Galvanizers for steel fencing production.
Horn’s DDHM CVD Diamond-Tipped Tool System Enables Machining on Milling, Turning Centers
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The diamond tools enable shorter throughput times, high surface quality, lower overall costs, greater flexibility within the production process and longer tool life.
OCSiAl crea instalación ultra limpia para dispersiones de nanotubos de grafeno
| Products Finishing México
El mayor fabricante de nanotubos de grafeno, OCSiAl, creó una instalación ultra limpia para producir dispersiones de nanotubos de grafeno que servirán para mejorar el rendimiento de las baterías de silicio.
Estrategias para automatizar la producción de su taller metalmecánico con mínima atención
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Monitoreo de carga del husillo, vida de la herramienta, medición de piezas en proceso, sujeción y automatización son algunos de los temas que se abordarán en este webinar SIN COSTO que se realizará el próximo 20 de mayo a las 10:00 a.m. (Hora Ciudad de México).
Methods Unveils New Automation Solutions
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Methods Machine Tools has released a new automation package and other "bolt-on" automation solutions.
Circle Segment Cutters Prove Fast and Productive Finishing
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter’s solid-carbide MD838 and MD839 Supreme circle segment cutters perform finishing tasks up to 90% faster than traditional ball nose endmills.
Brown and Caldwell Receives Funding for PFAS Incineration Study
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Firm partners with utilities and academia to analyze the environmental impacts of forever chemical incineration at wastewater facilities.
#regulations
Haviland Products Hires JR Eyerly
| Products Finishing
JR Eyerly will focus on HPC surface finishing and commodity accounts with a specialized concentration in southern MI and northern IN.
Top-Loading, Electric Oven Heat Treats Components
| MoldMaking Technology
Grieve’s top-loading oven features 6-inch insulated walls, 16-gauge aluminized steel interior and a bottom reinforced for 800-pound capacity.
Composite Integration adds Pultex GmbH to distribution network
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Positive growth leads to joint venture with Germany-based composite company to enable further innovation and knowledge sharing of infusion processes.
Oerlikon Signs Agreement to Acquire INglass HRSflow Business
| MoldMaking Technology
Acquisition accelerates Oerlikon’s strategy in diversifying its man-made fibers business to expand into the high-growth polymer processing solution market, positions hot runner systems technology for potential global growth.
NASF Regulatory Alert: OSHA Sends Emergency COVID Workplace Standard Moves to Final Review
| Products Finishing
OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for the nation’s workplaces has been sent to the White House for final review.
#regulations
Hi-Fi 3D Printed Speaker Cabinet: The Cool Parts Show #29
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The Hylixa high-fidelity speaker has an internal geometry and footprint designed for optimal sound that could only be realized through 3D printing. How Node Audio developed and produces this product.
Sepro rediseña línea de robots Success para máquinas de moldeo por inyección
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los robots Success X de 5 ejes, de Sepro, ofrecen una intervención más rápida dentro del molde para ciclos más cortos. La programación se diseñó para adaptarse a las necesidades específicas del moldeo por inyección.
New Machining Centers Improve Moldmaking Workflow
| Modern Machine Shop
Westminster Tool has shifted the workflow in its moldmaking department to incorporate high-speed five-axis and, as a result, cut lead times and reduce the need for wire EDM.
Assessing a composites supply chain in flux
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
The global pandemic, shipping woes and winter storms have wreaked havoc on the composites supply chain. CW attempts to find out how widespread the problem is.