CNC and Robotics Integration Simplifies Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

The FANUC Quick and Simple Startup of Robotization (QSSR) feature enables FANUC CNCs to directly program robotos through a G-code format.

Mold Cleaner Uses EPA-Exempt VOC Compounds 

| MoldMaking Technology

Slide Products’ X-EMPT mold cleaner guarantees air quality regulation compliance for plastic processors.
#regulations

Schmidt & Heinzmann opens second U.S. subsidiary

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Subsidiary further targets Midwest and East Coast customers, enabling faster response times to meet requests for solutions for the automated production of composite parts.

Ontario Virtual Career Expo Target High School Students for Trade Career Opportunities

| MoldMaking Technology

Build a Dream ‘Trades Week’ networking event will connect students to tradespeople, pathways, employers to build industry exposure and introduce potential career opportunities.
#workforcedevelopment

Universal Hydrogen Series A funding to build and test full-scale hardware for hydrogen commercial aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

$23.5 million in funding to set Universal Hydrogen on a path to have carbon-free airplanes using composite tanks in commercial service by 2025.

3D Printing Allows Special Version of Aston Martin Vanquish

Gary S. Vasilash | Additive Manufacturing

The man who designed the sportscar is making a special limited-edition reimagining of it. 3D printing is playing a role.

Retire las partes impresas en 3D de la placa de construcción con electroerosión por hilo

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México

GF Machining Solutions descubrió que necesitaba modificar casi todas las características de una electroerosionadora por hilo para manejar de manera eficiente los desafíos de retirar partes impresas en 3D de las placas de construcción.

Tackle Trends in Your Business Plan

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold builders and injection molders should consider economic trends when crafting their short- and long-term business plans.

ABB presenta nueva generación de cobots para nuevos sectores y usuarios primerizos

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

GoFa y SWIFTI, de ABB, están diseñados para ayudar a las compañías a automatizar tareas de manejo de materiales, atención a máquinas, ensamble de componentes y empaque dentro de procesos de manufactura.

The hydrogen economy: Hope or hype?

| CompositesWorld

Green hydrogen technologies have become the forefront for the global zero-carbon energy landscape. Now, it may be cost that ultimately determines its expansion opportunities into the composites industry.
#economics

MSC Expo: the commitment to a supply chain that generates value for companies

| Modern Machine Shop México

Eduardo Medrano, president of the AMMMT and president of ISTMA Americas, says that in the current context MSC Expo is a key event for the supply chain to generate value for companies in Mexico and the region.

Vehicle Market is Red Hot

Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence

Recent months of vehicle sales have been suppressed by limited production resulting from supply chain disruptions.  Despite repressed sales volumes due to limited supply, it is clear that demand for vehicles is red-hot when one examines pricing and loan data.

How Emotional Intelligence Helps Sustain a Workforce — Part 2

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

The lack of available skilled workers is an ongoing issue. A leader with Emotional Intelligence can leverage those skills to keep the workers they have. 
#workforcedevelopment

FITMA: A great opportunity to have an event where you can really, again, have a face-to-face discussion

| Modern Machine Shop México

Gisbert Ledvon, business development director of Heidenhain, tells his expectations about FITMA and the Mexican market.

March Housing Permits at Pre Bubble Bursting Level

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

It has taken 15 years, unprecedented government stimulus, and a pandemic that drove virtually all office workers to work from home and move out of big cities for housing permits to return to levels seen prior to the housing bubble bursting in late 2006 and early 2007. This is leading to strong growth in the appliance and off-road/construction machinery industries, in particular.

Verisurf Hires Tara Mitchell as Business Development Manager

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Verisurf Software has appointed Tara Mitchell to the position of business development manager for the Americas.

FANUC inició la construcción de su planta en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión para las nuevas instalaciones de FANUC es de 8 millones de dólares y se contempla el desarrollo de oficinas, nave de manufactura y almacenes.

Horn EH Geometry for Grooving System Enables Parting Off at High Feed Rates

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The stable cutting edge of the EH geometry ensures reliable chip evacuation and control.

Chapultepec estrena ciclovía inteligente hecha con residuos plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

La nueva ciclovía se adapta a diversas condiciones climatológicas y está fabricada a partir de residuos plásticos, que permiten el almacenamiento temporal de agua y también su drenaje.

Total Corbion PLA in Engineering Stage for new PLA Plant in Europe

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The 50/50 joint venture between Total and Corbion has kicked off the front-end engineering design stage for its new 200-million lb/yr PLA plant in Grandpuits, France.

Fresa de escuadrar M5137 Xtra-tec XT de Walter reduce las operaciones de acabado

| Modern Machine Shop México

La fresa de escuadrar M5137 Xtra-tec XT, de Walter, presenta ángulos de aproximación de 90 grados, lo que reduce la necesidad de operaciones de acabado adicionales.

In-Mold Labeling Automation System for 5-Gal Pails

| Plastics Technology

Muller’s new IML system boasts major improvements over standard pressure-sensitive and printed systems.