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ERP Platform Keeps Molders Connected in the Pandemic
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offers its users many tools and modules with manufacturing and plastics specific platforms like DELMIAworks touching everything from inventory and quality to bookkeeping and process and machine monitoring.
Bruker optimiza la nueva generación de su plataforma de metrología
| Modern Machine Shop México
Los perfilómetros ópticos ContourX 3D de banco de última generación son adecuados para metrología de la rugosidad y textura superficial con capacidad de medición en entornos de I+D y fabricación.
How to Save Time When Mounting Jaws on Three-Jaw Chucks
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Precisely placing jaws on three-jaw chucks for CNC turning machines is difficult, but a laser pointer and clever programming can ease the issue.
CAINTRA: Sector exportador se perfila para ser motor de la economía en 2021
| Modern Machine Shop México
Refiere el organismo empresarial que en el primer mes del año las exportaciones manufactureras de México mostraron un incremento de 4.9% en comparación con el inicio de 2020.
Recovery, Recrystallization and Grain Growth — Three Phases of Annealing
| Production Machining
Below are some of the terms and effects applicable to annealing steel.
Producción sustentable en la extrusión de tubos de plástico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La decisión de Sica, productor de máquinas para tubos de plástico, de invertir en tecnologías sustentables se ha reflejado en una reducción en los costes de producción de los tubos.
Specialty 50% Recycled Content Copolyester Gets Further Commercial Adoption
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester now used by Italian manufacaturer of water bottles and food storage containers.
Romi C 420, C 510 CNC Lathes Well Suited for Gun Barrel Machining
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Romi C 420, C 510 CNC Lathes are flexible and can be used for numerous speciality applications, including gun barrel manufacturing.
SAMPE North America awards 2021 student chapter grants
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Annual program will support 24 universities on technical projects for the 2021 year and help chapters build stronger programs.
Free Webinar: Score Your Shop's Mold Maintenance Documentation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Mark your calendars to attend a free webinar on March 30 at 2PM EST that will help you score your shop’s Industry 4.0 mold maintenance documentation practices.
GF Machining Offers OPC UA 1.0 Common Communication Solution
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
GF Machining now offers OPC UA version 1.0 as a cross-platform communication and connectivity solution, pushing closer to the Industry 4.0 ideal.
VDW Predicts Machine Tool Industry Growth
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
The VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association) is predicting growth in the machine tool builders’ industry, and recommends investing in engine and alternative fuel research.
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Precision Components Announces Line of Standard Tool Holders
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Precision Components is bringing its line of standard tool holders under its primary brand, thereby offering a complete line of tooling.
Manna Laminates FEATURE organosheet laminate targets EMS applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-metal laminate (FML) can be thermoformed in the injection or compression mold, possesses ideal characteristics for electric vehicle applications.
Vineyard Wind I offshore wind project poised for finalization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completes environmental analysis for proposed U.S. commercial-scale offshore wind farm with expectations to announce a decision by mid-2021.
Plastikos Medical Accelerates Phase II Expansion Plans
| MoldMaking Technology
Plastikos Medical expansion slated for March 2021 is expected double the size of the current ISO-7 cleanroom, and fit 15 additional medical injection molding machines.
Valence Everett Obtains Range Rare Lockheed Martin Approvals
Evan Doran | Products Finishing
Valence Everett has received approval for several Lockheed Martin Aeronautics processes, including a rare approval for Thin Film Sulfuric Anodize.
On Charging, Sustainable Tires, the Lincoln Nautilus and more
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Charging at home, driving on plastic, cameras for exterior, Fisker and Foxconn, and the Lincoln Nautilus reviewed
Metal 3D Printed Part Should Be Flat, Has Bubble — AM: Why the Failure? #1
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
What should have been a straightforward application of laser powder bed fusion to make a simple component in 316L stainless steel turned into a printing fail. See why the failure happened.
An Interview with Incoming NASF President Jeff Brassard
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Incoming NASF president Jeff Brassard discusses his experiences in the surface finishing industry and his goals for the association.
DMS North America Acquires Component Guys
| Plastics Technology
The acquisition, effective March 1, reunites former and present DMS team members.
Novel Solution for Noncontact Thickness Measurement of PE, PP Containers
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Agr’s Gawis 4D optical thickness profiler now can measure highly colored and low-light-transmission PE and PP bottles, as well as clear PET.