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Importación de Moldes y Troqueles en México: Datos Clave y Oportunidades
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2024 el valor de la importación de herramentales fue de 3,484 millones de dólares.
ICYMI: February Roundup
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
While February was short on days, there was no shortage in insightful content from our editors and contributors! Take a look at what you might have missed.
Large-Format 3D Printer Offers Increased Capacity for Optimizing Moldmaking Operations
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Compound Dynamics’ RM40 large-format enclosed 3D printer delivers the ability to print parts as single pieces, eliminating the need for assembly of multiple smaller components, improving both efficiency and structural quality.
Disminuye la producción y la exportación en la industria automotriz
| Modern Machine Shop México
En febrero de 2025, la producción de la industria automotriz disminuyó un 0.8% en términos anuales, y las exportaciones, un 9.2 %.
California Metal Finishers Ramp Up for Legislative Action Day
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The Metal Finishing Association of California Legislative Action Day event is scheduled for March 24-25, 2025 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel in Sacremento, Calif.
#regulations
Finishing Index Reaches Expansion for First Time in Two Years
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
February results crossed the 50 threshold into expansion territory, signaling growth in finishing market.
ATI Relocates, Expands Additive Manufacturing Capacity in New Florida Facility
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The Margate, Florida, facility supports additive manufacturing of larger metal parts, serving customers across defense, space and more.
EuCIA, JEC Group launch European Circular Composites Alliance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ECCA initiative will combine the ambition and voice of composites manufacturers, associations and end users, achieving set targets and developing standards for composites circularity.
Levante, ACS Srl begin R&D project for rCF solar panel delivery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Use of recycled carbon fiber and bioresins aim to reshape the future of photovoltaic energy and mobility.
Tower Tech expands modular FRP cooling towers lineup
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Closed-circuit models have been added to the company’s open-circuit offerings, with a focus on sustainable efficiency.
Angeloni, Herambiente to create closed-loop rCF system, accelerate recycling research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Herambiente recycling facility in Italy and Angeloni’s composites expertise will build a circular system between customer, manufacturer and recycler and further explore rCF opportunities.
Hexcel, FIDAMC join forces to shape future composites development, application and roadmap
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strategic alliance will accelerate the development of next-gen composite materials and their applications in high-impact industries.
Revolution Composites earns 2025 Northrop Grumman Supplier Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites company has been recognized for its supplier excellence, backed by consistent quality, on-time delivery and program support.
SPE Foundation and Plastics Hall of Fame Create Student Scholarship
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The SPE Foundation establishes Plastics Hall of Fame scholarship to support future industry leaders.
#workforcedevelopment
Drill Geometry Enables Plug-And-Play Functionality, Optimized Performance
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place, enabling both tool inventory and cycle times to be significantly reduced in short-hole drilling.
What Patient-Specific Surgical Guides Can Teach About Mass Customization
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Tailor-made manufacturing is one of AM’s richest possibilities, but the success factors inevitably draw on more than AM.
MC600 de MiR: cobot móvil para automatización de tareas industriales complejas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El MC600, de MiR, combina una base móvil autónoma con brazos robóticos colaborativos para automatizar procesos como paletizado y manipulación de materiales pesados.
Tsugami Lathe Enables High-Accuracy, Multifunction Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The SS20MH-III-5AX multifunction sliding headstock lathe can make complex-shaped workpieces with 3D curved surfaces utilizing the five-axis simultaneous control and Capto C3, 30-position tool magazine, all from bar stock or blanks.
Cortec Hires Director to Drive Innovation
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Rebecca Guza aims to foster innovation, collaboration and project execution to achieve cohesion between departments and industries served.
Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Ugima-X is said to provide optimized cycle times, longer tool service life and improved chip breaking.
Expanding Automation Among US Manufacturers
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
AI and vision systems are among the technologies that will make automation more accessible to the small- and medium-sized manufacturers in the U.S.
Oben Group instala la primera línea BOPP de 12 metros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva planta de Oben Group en Monterrey albergará la primera línea BOPP de 12 metros, impulsando la innovación en empaques flexibles.