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Cobot Enters Paint Industry With Safety at the Forefront
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This collaborative robot is the first explosion-proof solution for the powder coating and paint arena that meets the U.S.’ stringent safety requirements. Its lead-through teach programming and tablet control are especially appealing to small shops with little proficiency in robotics.
#regulations
ANCA Grinding Platform Boosts Tool Grinding Productivity
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MX7 platform supports the grinding of various tool shapes in a single setup, eliminating the need for wheel changes.
Renishaw RenAM 500D Provides AM Users with Flexibility, Productivity, Cost Efficiency
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The RenAM 500D is the newest addition to Renishaw’s lineup of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems.
Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes de Milltronics mejora la productividad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El VM250IL-5X, de Milltronics, combina capacidades avanzadas con el control Inspire+ para mecanizado de cinco ejes.
Hexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.
Carbon fiber/flax landing gear achieves 54% weight reduction via tailored layup optimization
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Fuko’s Biogear showcases how strategic composite material distribution and natural fiber damping properties can lightweight and enhance critical aerospace structure performance.
Cedo Acquires the Recycler Plasta
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Plasta operates manufacturing groups in Lithuania and Sweden.
Metalworking Index Shows Continued Recovery
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
December marks third consecutive month of metalworking improvement on the heels of increased supplier deliveries.
Gardner Business Index - December 2024: 46.5
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) accelerates 2.2 points for December.
Tendencias en rectificado para 2025: automatización, láseres y conectividad
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
El rectificado en 2025 se perfila como un campo en el que la automatización, los sistemas inteligentes y los materiales avanzados jugarán un papel esencial.
La empresa italiana Carlo Gavazzi inaugura una planta de producción en Tijuana
| Modern Machine Shop México
La planta de la empresa Carlo Gavazzi, ubicada en la Ciudad Industrial Otay, en Tijuana (Baja California), tendrá una extensión de 51,000 pies cuadrados.
Greensboro Industrial Platers Acquires United Metal Finishing
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This strategic move unites two companies under the Greensboro Industrial Platers name, enhancing capabilities and reinforcing the commitment to delivering high-quality services.
Moldmaking Index Suggests Positivity Moving into 2025
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Future business expectations surge on the heels of improvements across all components.
#economics
Processors: Gear Up to Handle More Regrind
| Plastics Technology
Plastics auxiliary and primary processing equipment was optimized for running pellets; here’s how you can adjust to the bulk density differences of flake and regrind in drying, conveying, mixing, feeding and processing.
How a Machine Supplier Sold the Semiconductor Maker on Sustainability
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Intricate titanium carrier trays used in high-speed semiconductor production used to be machined from solid metal. Machine builder Hittech saw a more sustainable way, with less material waste, in DED. Get the story in this video we filmed at Norsk Titanium, where the trays are made today.
The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.
CAM Code Is Key to Precision Mold Machining
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The intuitiveness of Mastercam’s CAD/CAM interface streamlines training and advanced programming for intricate fishing tackle products from Venom Outdoors.
U.K. launches National Materials Innovation Strategy for materials innovation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cross-sector strategy identifies and outlines six areas of opportunity for materials, including composites, to speed up materials development cycles and develop collective solutions.
Siemens software chosen for JetZero BWB aircraft concept, launches Xcelerator updates
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aviation startup will use the Xcelerator platform to achieve its aircraft vision. Other Siemens collaborations deliver software additions to deliver, democratize industrial AI for small companies, startups.
Protolabs Expands End-to-End Manufacturing Capabilities
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Volume pricing, rigid quality control and complete program management are among the production benefits possible.
Volocopter files for insolvency while seeking investors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Business will continue as usual during provisional insolvency proceedings while Volocopter internally restructures.
SAMPE, JEC bring SAMPE Technical Sessions, Young Engineers Challenge to JEC 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SAMPE Global will introduce technical programming directly to the JEC World show floor this year, showcasing expertise from its regions and providing international perspectives.