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.