New Wohlers Report 2021 Finds 7.5% Growth in AM Industry Despite Pandemic

| MoldMaking Technology

The 26th annual installment of the Wohler’s Report 2021 discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the AM industry, the hidden costs of AM and more, all indicating industry acceleration.

Plataine, SAP partner to integrate software for holistic digital manufacturing solution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Plataine to leverage SAP Manufacturing Execution and help both enterprise and midsize manufacturing clients accelerate digital transformation, improve productivity and reduce costs.

Un vistazo al departamento de colores y materiales avanzados de Stellantis

Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing México

La directora del Departamento de colores y materiales avanzados de Stellantis Norteamérica, La Shirl Turner, nos habla de cómo llegó allí y lo que hace uno de los creadores de colores más imaginativos de la industria automotriz.

Acquiring, Adjusting Growth in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Taking advantage of new business opportunities may require you to think about things differently.

Bamberger Polymers Now North American Distributor for Domo’s Nylon Compounds

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Domo’s Domamid, Econamid and Domonyl nylon 6 and 66 compounds available from Bamberger Polymers.

PEEK Filament for Industrial 3D Printing Applications

| Plastics Technology

Evonik’s new Infinam Peek filament launched as a metal replacement for industrial 3D printing applications.

Designing Recycled Content: How Processors Fit In

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

Brand owners, material suppliers and processors weigh in on the challenges and opportunities of designing applications with recycled content.  

Expectativas de inversión en activos fijos muestran mejoría en todas las regiones de México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Banco de México informó que las expectativas de inversión en activos fijos para los siguientes 12 meses muestran mejoría. Los planes de inversión apuntan por maquinaria y equipo para la producción, entre otros insumos.

Stratasys Direct, Xometry Partner to Deliver 3D Printed Parts on Demand

| Additive Manufacturing

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is providing several new high-performance nylon material options to customers of Xometry’s global custom manufacturing marketplace.

Procter&Gamble México impulsa su política de residuos cero con ayuda de UNTHA

| Plastics Technology México

Para apoyar su transformación hacia la economía circular, P&G encargó su tercera instalación llave en mano a la empresa especializada en máquinas trituradoras UNTHA Ibérica.

What Makes a Production Machining Shop a Production Machining Shop?

Miles Free | Production Machining

A production machining shop is one that makes the things that give us the highest standard of living and safety, and quality of life.

Sintavia Acquires Three More GE Additive Arcam A2X EB Printers

| Additive Manufacturing

Company using them to manufacture high-precision structural titanium components for the aerospace and defense industry.

Two Generations of Lessons from the Shop Floor

| Modern Machine Shop

There are many hard-won lessons that come from running a family-owned shop, here are a few favorites.
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Tsugami Partners with CNC Zilla in Mid-Atlantic Region

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Swiss machine users in the Mid-Atlantic region can receive dedicated local support and service for Precision Tsugami machine tools.

Distinguishing HDPE from LDPE at the Blink of an Eye/Push of a Button

| Plastics Technology

BASF’s trinamiX adds new PE application for plastic sorting to its mobile NIR spectroscopy solution.

Ultra-Lite Totes 40% Lighter than Standard Fiberglass Containers

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

MFG Tray’s Ultra-Lite totes and containers are developed to meet customer demands for a sustainably lighter container that can withstand continuous industrial use.

Fanuc y CNC Software presentan posprocesador para optimizar capacidades en cinco ejes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Fanuc y CNC Software han lanzado un posprocesador optimizado para precisión de contorneado simultáneo de cinco ejes en máquinas Fanuc CNC.

Digital CNC System Enables Machine Tool Building Simulation Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

Siemens’ digital native CAD system, Sinumerik One, enables mapping of the entire machine tool development process, with creation of a universal digital twin for product and production.

Aquatics Informatics Acquires Sedaru

Evan Doran | Products Finishing

Aquatics Informatics will acquire Sedaru, a provider of water utility management software, and add Sedaru to Danaher’s Water Quality platform.

Walter Cermet Turning Inserts Boost Stability

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Walter’s indexable cermet turning inserts use the company’s FP2 geometry to reduce vibration, produce stronger corners and enhance surface finish.

Ingersoll and Bell 3D Print 22-Foot-Long Rotor Blade Mold

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Ingersoll and Bell have completed a 22-foot-long main rotor blade mold through a combination of 3D printing and five-axis machining, saving months compared to traditional processes.

Roemheld PC 80 Holds Prismatic and Round Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Roemheld’s PC 80 manual vises are compatible with prismatic and cylindrical components, changing between the two in minutes.