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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.  

Valve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment

| Additive Manufacturing

In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Sandvik Coromant Damping Mechanism Enhances Turning Adapters

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant announces upgrades to the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adapters, improving surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs.

Light-Blocking Additive for PET Dairy Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Avient’s Lactra LX additive enables blocking of 100% visible light in monolayer PET.

Formnext Names Management Duo to Oversee Formnext Trade Show

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Christoph Stüker has been promoted to join Sascha Wenzler as duo managers for Formnext, the world’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing.

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 %.

Perspectivas y oportunidades para México en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

México se consolida como un actor estratégico en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta, impulsado por industrias clave como la automotriz y aeroespacial. Mientras que países como Alemania y China enfrentan desafíos, el nearshoring y la inversión extranjera posicionan a México para un crecimiento sostenido en 2025.