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New Headquarters, Investment for Addifab
| Plastics Technology
Addifab, the Danish supplier of Freeform Injection Molding (FIM) technology, raised $6.3 million in its latest investment round and moved to a new, larger headquarters near Copenhagen.
Machine Tool Orders Start 2021 on a Positive Note
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
January machine tool unit orders grew 9.1%, marking the fourth month of growth in the last five months. Also, dollar orders grew for the third month in a row.
Thermal Care Water-Cooled Chillers Achieve Global Performance Certification
| Plastics Technology
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has certified Thermal Care’s Accuchiller line of water-cooled portable, packaged and central chillers.
Dispositivo de preajuste Garant VG Basic, de Hoffmann, permite medir hasta 400 milímetros
| Modern Machine Shop México
Garant VG Basic, de Grupo Hoffmann, es un dispositivo de preajuste diseñado para permitirle al usuario medir las herramientas de corte de forma rápida y precisa.
DMS North America Acquires Component Guys
| Plastics Technology
The acquisition, effective March 1, reunites former and present DMS team members.
Global Bottle Maker Commits to Major Boost in Recycling
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
ALPLA Group multiplies its recycling investment by a factor of five.
Wagner expande la plataforma de IoT Coatify y presenta su versión ligera
| Products Finishing México
Wagner ha actualizado su plataforma de internet de las cosas, Coatify, con dispositivos compatibles, nuevas funciones que aumentan la transparencia en trabajos anteriores y una versión con funciones más ligeras y de menor precio.
Profile Processor Expands Mexico Plant
| Plastics Technology
Michigan-based processor adds space in Juarex, with plans to increase extrusion capacity and hire people.
Eberspächer inauguró planta de producción en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
Para la construcción de la planta de Eberspächer, ubicada en el Parque Industrial Santa María en Ramos Arizpe, se invirtieron 25 millones de dólares.
Sandvik Coromant realiza análisis de datos en talleres metalmecánicos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Sandvik Coromant ofrece demostraciones con el objetivo de enseñar el funcionamiento y aprovechamiento de CoroPlus Machining Insights y los beneficios a cada caso en particular.
Amcor y McKinsey desarrollan soluciones de reciclaje en América Latina
| Plastics Technology México
Esta colaboración entre Amcor y McKinsey.org permitirá construir sistemas de reciclaje sostenibles en América Latina.
New Range of Compact Robotic Tool-Changing Systems
| Plastics Technology
Stäubli Connectors says the five new MPS sizes cover a payload range up to 176 lb (80 kg).
EDI, de Nordson, celebra 50 años en extrusión de polímeros y matrices
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Las innovaciones de EDI incluyen avances en el perfilado de espesores, la coextrusión, el decapado, el control de bordes, la multiplicación de capas y el revestimiento de matrices de ranura.
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.
Matsuura Five-Axis Machines Give Shop Unattended Capacity
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Matsuura five-axis machines drastically increased Flying S’ process reliability in making complex aerospace parts, in one example leading to over 90% first part integrity on first machining attempts.
Sepro Introduces Medical and Pharmaceutical Application Robot Line
| Plastics Technology
Sepro Group says its MED Series of 3-, 5- and 6-axis robots is equipped with the features medical customers have been requesting for robots sold into ISO 7 and 8 clean room applications.
Decision SA, Carboman Group unveil new direct mold tooling for aerospace applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Material selection ensures tool surface and support structure match mold and part CTE for short lead times and highly stable direct molds at temperatures up to 180˚C.
Dynamic Internal Valves Overcome Standard Mold Venting Limitations
| MoldMaking Technology
The Ermanno Balzi Internal Dynamic Valves SGD and ejectors SGDE showcase a larger venting surface and punctual positioning of the valve for better quality parts.
Bostik launches online platform dedicated to construction professionals
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bostik Academy provides a broad range of information on flooring and sealing applications and technical support on four regional platforms.
NASF Releases Public Policy Update for March 2021
| Products Finishing
NASF has released a Policy Update for March summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from recent days.
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Mitutoyo and Kitov Partnering, Developing Combined Solutions
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Mitutoyo and Kitov have partnered to combine the innovations of Mitutoyo’s metrology solutions and Kitov’s AI, robotics and computer vision technologies.
Geminis GT11i Lathe Maximizes Rigidity and Swing Over Bed
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Geminis’ GT11i is the largest multitasking CNC lathe of its GTi series, with 138” of swing and a 333,000-pound capacity between centers. It sports many features to optimize rigidity.