Northfield Precision Instrument lanza un chuck que no requiere tubos ni mangueras neumáticas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Northfield Precision Instrument presentó el chuck neumático Pressure-Lok para cualquier operación de mecanizado que no tenga un tubo neumático cerca de la máquina.

Is It Time to Reconsider Regrinding?

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

The advance of automation makes in-house cutting tool regrinding more accessible. An automated measurement cycle adjusts the tool path in grinding operations to make regrinding simpler to program and easier to automate.

Chemeon and Coventya Commence Global Distribution Agreement

| Products Finishing

The two companies say the global distribution relationship represents a future-focused perspective for non-hex chrome conversion coatings.

Pre-Defined System Packages Offer Most Frequently Used CNC, Drive, Motor and Accessories

| MoldMaking Technology

The Siemens Fast Track Program ensures fast and efficient delivery in less than 10 business days for U.S. customers, as well as a price discount.

Process Technology Launches Updated Website

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Thermal and power supply manufacturer Process Technology has announced the launch of a newly redesigned website. 

E2 reports 11% clean energy job surge for second half of 2020, with three million employed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sector recovers 300,000 jobs since pandemic-related unemployment peaked in Q2 2020, with clean vehicle and renewable energy sectors growing 26% and 13.5% respectively.  
#workforcedevelopment

Harbour Results Partners with AutoForecast Solutions for Improved Manufacturing Insight Data Delivery

| MoldMaking Technology

Collaboration enhances the automotive forecasting data and insight available to Harbour IQ members, enabling faster, more flexible decision-making.

InfraCore, CMSI agreement brings FRP infrastructure projects to Canada

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CMSI to design, manufacture and install traffic, pedestrian and golf FRP bridges via InfraCore’s composite technologies for more sustainable, permanent structures.

Sherwin-Williams Launches Hyper Durable Powder Coatings Line

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams’ Echelon powder coatings provide long-term aesthetics and require minimal maintenance. 

Create Lead Magnet Ideas That Grow Email Lists

| Gardner Web

Lead magnets is a marketing strategy that uses barter and trade principle. Data and contact information have become crucial for building an email database. Here are a few ideas on what constitutes a productive and effective lead magnet.

Oxford Advanced Surfaces water-based surface treatment reduces surface preparation time by 90%

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kotefast improves efficiency and productivity in the preparation of complex plastic and composite parts.

NASA selects SpaceX to head human lander development for Artemis moon mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HLS to act as final mode of transportation to take astronauts to the lunar surface for the Artemis program, with potential future travel to Mars and other destinations.

Interview with Remington Schieffer, field services supervisor, Dynapower

| Products Finishing

Products Finishing sits down with 40 Under 40 Class of 2021 inductee Remington Schieffer to hear how he approaches his work and his thoughts on the finishing industry.

Z-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
#electronics

Another Reason Machine Shop Ownership is Changing: Cheap Money

Steven Kline, Jr. | Modern Machine Shop

Once largely overlooked by investors, manufacturing businesses now present potentially attractive destinations for dollars seeking returns — and dollars are more available than ever before.

New Safety Requirements for Granulators, Strand Pelletizers and Dicers

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS’ Machinery Safety Standards Committee has released a new ANSI/PLASTICS B151.11 standard.  
#regulations

Zacatecas establece alianza estratégica con el Hong Kong Trade Development Counsil

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Gobierno de Zacatecas y el Hong Kong Trade Development Counsil firman acuerdo para instituir una alianza estratégica que promueva el crecimiento económico y fomente el desarrollo de negocios.

Ineos Styrolution, Recycling Technologies and Trinseo Reach Milestone in Plans to Build Commercial PS Recycling Plants

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Pilot plant to be built next year in the U.K. using Recycling Technologies’ depolymerization solution.

Datasure 4.0 de Starrett agiliza la adquisición de datos

| Modern Machine Shop México

L.S. Starrett Company presentó su sistema Datasure 4.0, que utiliza una nueva tecnología inalámbrica para proporcionar una transferencia rápida y segura de los datos de medición.

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with NYX Inc.

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This special MMT Chat series delivers five great tips and ideas from leading mold builders on ways to improve efficiencies with regards to technology, workforce development and business management, in a fast-paced 5-minute chat. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Stratasys, nTopology’s Fixture Software Simplifies AM Modeling, Design

| Additive Manufacturing

FDM Assembly Fixture Generator automates design of jigs and fixtures, enabling engineers to quickly turn a part file into a ready-to-print fixture with a simple drag-and-drop function.

4 Questions About Cobot Integration

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Many shops appreciate that cobots are easy to program and enable collaborative operation, but there might still be questions about how to install them.