Using AI to Transform Part and Mold Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

A Michigan startup is leveraging AI-designed molds in a bid to “commoditize” tool building and optimize parts in the process.  

8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2024: The Cool Parts Show #78

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

End-use parts found at Formnext this year address various aspects of additive's advance, notably AM winning on cost against established processes.

Güntner México invierte 15 millones de dólares en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 15 millones de dólares destinados a la Planta 5, Güntner México generará 300 nuevos empleos en el municipio de Apodaca, en el estado de Nuevo León.

2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 1

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.
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How to Automate a Prototyping Shop

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

By focusing machine tending on pallets rather than individual parts, KAD Models has automated its high-mix, low-volume workload — and thrived as a result.

A Review of Anodizing Processes in Nano-Engineering in Mechanical Industries: Aluminum Oxide Membrane Alloys for Corrosion Protection

| Products Finishing

This review covers published research on the anodic oxide protection layers principles and requirements for process engineering application, the effect of the anodizing process parameters, as well as the importance of process steps taking place before and after anodizing.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Diciembre 2024 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición de diciembre de Modern Machine Shop México.

PCS Company amplía el sistema F.I.T.S. con nuevas opciones para moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PCS Company amplía su sistema F.I.T.S., añadiendo nuevos tamaños, componentes y opciones personalizadas para optimizar la fabricación de moldes.

Winpak amplía su portafolio con materiales reciclados de Nova

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Winpak y Nova refuerza el uso de rPE en empaques de alimentos y cuidado personal, promoviendo soluciones sostenibles.

INEOS Enterprises enters agreement to sell composites business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Specialty composite resin company INEOS Composites is to be purchased by KPS Capital Partners for €1.7 billion to further the company’s future opportunities.

Midwest Composites earns Japan’s MakiChalle Business Competition grand prize

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Low-cost biocomposites producer secures ¥1 million cash prize, exclusive collaboration opportunities within Japanese industry to advance biocomposite technologies.

MaterialsZone launches integrated, AI-guided materials discovery platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AI-Guided Product Development Feature introduction aims to make iterative AI models more accessible, empowering researchers and materials scientists with faster, smarter materials innovation.

GIM GrapheneFibre commences commercial graphene-enriched carbon fiber production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Saudi Arabia-based company supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, contributes to full-scale graphene-based composites for a variety of end market applications.

Teijin Group invests in Circularise, supports supply chain traceability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pre-Series B investment aids in Circularise’s journey to enhance transparency and sustainability within global high-performance material supply chains.  

SAMPE Europe extends deadline for Young Engineer’s Challenge

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Young engineers in the advanced materials field are encouraged to demonstrate and justify sustainability improvements to composite products/components. All participants must register by Dec. 20, 2024.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2024

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.

High-feed End Mill Enables Roughing Out Die and Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

M.A. Ford’s HF high-feed end mill is a tool intended for roughing out die and molds when the material is less than or equal to 52 HRC.  

SABIC Opens Ultem Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Asia-Pacific Demand

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Facility will produce ULTEM for technology applications.

Eficiencia y ahorro energético con el nuevo Cooling Tornado de Hasco

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Hasco ha lanzado el Cooling Tornado Z9665, una solución que promete incrementar la eficiencia en el enfriamiento de moldes en un 20 % y disminuir el consumo energético hasta en un 40 %.

Encuesta revela retos del reciclaje de plástico en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El interés por el reciclaje crece en México, pero la falta de información afecta su adopción. Conozca los hallazgos de la encuesta de reciclaje 2024.

Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.

Injection Molded Enclosures Plug into Potential Electric Vehicle Battery Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In partnership with material suppliers, Engel is proving out injection molded thermoplastic-based concepts for electric vehicle battery housings, utilizing production tools and dedicated machines at its large press factory in St. Valentin, Austria.