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Methods Machine Tools, Multiaxis LLC, Announce AI Solution Investment
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Multiaxis Intelligence will feature user-based digital twin for the manufacturing workforce.
Energy-Curable Coatings in the Metal and Coil Industries
| Products Finishing
Coatings must be cured properly with strict adherence to the specifications provided by the coatings manufacturer for optimal protection performance and aesthetics.
Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Aids Study at University of Twente: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed the Drone Bird’s role in a study at the University of Twente, where researchers used the drone to track the motion of birds’ wings in flight. Here is that update or see the original episode:
Manufactura de Nuevo León se consolida como centro industrial de México
| Modern Machine Shop México
La industria manufacturera de Nuevo León cerró el año pasado con la creación de 22,441 nuevos puestos de trabajo.
ANIQ impulsa propuestas clave para el desarrollo químico de México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
ANIQ participa en el Foro de Consulta del Plan Nacional de Desarrollo y en la revisión del T-MEC, abogando por comercio estable y sustentabilidad.
Xact Metal Achieves Second Highest Quarterly Order Revenue, Ships its 150th Metal 3D Printer
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Xact Metal delivered its 150th metal 3D printer to Zero Tolerance, a growing plastic injection mold machine shop.
American Injection Molding Institute Partners with PennWest University
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Students can pursue hands-on training at AIM’s injection molding lab while attending one of PennWest’s campuses for a new concentration in Plastics Injection Molding under the university’s Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology (AAS-AT) degree.
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Davi Laser Measuring System Adds AI to Plate Rolling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The iVision system features a laser head that moves up and down in the vertical axis as well as tilts, which is said to put the laser blade in the ideal position for measuring a radius regardless of its size.
What You Need to Know About Roll-Cooling Design
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
Cooling rolls might not look like high-tech machines, but the fact is there is a surprising amount of technology involved in their design, manufacture and use. Here’s what you need to know.
Sandvik Coromant mejora el mecanismo de amortiguación en adaptadores de torneado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los adaptadores Silent Tools, de Sandvik Coromant, ahora cuentan con un mecanismo de amortiguación refinado para mayor estabilidad y precisión en operaciones de torneado interno.
Sicomin joins MADskis to maximize winter sports skis performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
GreenPoxy 56’s bio-content and mechanical performance add to the MADskis team’s development of hand-crafted, eco-conscious, low-impact natural fiber skis.
Spirit confirms sale of Fiber Materials Inc. business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Tex-Tech Industries, provider of high-temperature, high-performance specialty material and coatings, has completed the transaction for FMI.
Research in Japan demonstrates novel electrical pulse method for carbon fiber recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Studies show that the direct discharge electrical pulse technique is highly effective in CFRP recovery and is more energy efficient than other recycling methods.
Production technology variety supports CFRP, GFRP and paper honeycomb component designs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: BBG GmbH & Co. KG’s global reach and decades of experience provide a single source for molds, mold and press systems, as well as end-to-end production lines.
VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Collins Aerospace explains how thermoplastics are integral to the company’s efforts to improve propulsion and reduce costs in aircraft manufacturing. Featured is a nacelle system that will help meet production demand of 80 aircraft per month.
The American Injection Molding Institute Partners With PennWest University for Plastics Injection Molding Degree Program
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
AIM, alongside PennWest, announces a strategic partnership to develop a concentration in Plastics Injection Molding under the PennWest Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology (AAS-AT) degree.
The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Copenhagen researchers introduce a fully open-source laser powder bed fusion system, now available on GitHub. This release follows their development of an open-source vat polymerization machine. Here is the purpose and promise of this philanthropically funded effort to advance AM application and adoption.
Urgency or Importance — Which Rules Your Day?
Miles Free | Production Machining
Poka-yoke your time — filter out the urgent so you can work on what is important.
Surface Characterization Tool Enhances Appearance Measurement
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Rhopoint Instruments has launched the Aesthetix optical surface characterization tool which contains a camera that mimics visual surface perception.
Venta de autos híbridos y eléctricos crece 70.2 % en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
De enero a noviembre de 2024, las ventas de autos híbridos y eléctricos en México crecieron 70.2%, alcanzando 108,943 unidades según cifras del INEGI.
Nissei Expands US Subsidiary
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Japanese supplier of injection molding machines has added just over 30,000-ft2 to its San Antonio, Texas, facility with new infrastructure to support the building of presses with clamp forces up to 3,000 tons compared to 1,439.
Cloverdale Paint, Celanese Offer Sustainable Paint Solutions
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Cloverdale Paint and Celanese partner to offer sustainable paint solutions created with carbon capture technology.