MAS presenta su extrusora de doble tornillo de 110 mm

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva extrusora MAS 110 ofrece hasta 6 toneladas/hora en reciclaje de PET, manteniendo la flexibilidad para compounding y extrusión de polímeros.

¿Qué es Manufactura Asistida por Computadora o software CAM?

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La Manufactura Asistida por Computadora (CAM) integra software y maquinaria controlada por computadora. Desde la reducción de errores hasta la optimización de trayectorias de herramientas, el CAM mejora la precisión y eficiencia en sectores como el aeroespacial y automotriz. Analizamos sus aplicaciones clave, la importancia del código y los beneficios de la simulación en la manufactura.

Selección de materiales para moldeo por inyección

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La selección de materiales en el moldeo por inyección define la calidad, resistencia y funcionalidad de los productos finales. Factores como temperatura de procesamiento, propiedades mecánicas y resistencia química determinan el rendimiento del polímero en distintas aplicaciones. Elegir el material adecuado no solo optimiza costos, sino que garantiza la durabilidad y eficiencia del producto.

¿Qué es el Diseño Asistido por Computadora o software CAD?

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con herramientas avanzadas, el software CAD permite modelar, simular y optimizar diseños con una precisión sin precedentes. Su integración con manufactura aditiva y simulaciones mecánicas agiliza el desarrollo de piezas, reduciendo costos y tiempos de producción. Este artículo analiza los tipos de software CAD, sus aplicaciones y cómo elegir la herramienta adecuada según las necesidades de diseño.

Is There a Better Way to Heat PET Preforms for Stretch-Blow Molding?

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Is near-infrared (NIR) heating better, faster and more energy efficient? So far, only two machine builders are making such claims for NIR in place of standard mid-infrared preform heating, though their systems appear to be well accepted. Meanwhile, an altogether different alternative is in the works.

Sandvik Coromant ATC System Boosts Machine Utilization

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik’s automatic tool change system for its machine-adapted clamping units enables full automation in turning centers.

Why Not Lights-Out Inspection?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Consider a process to enable your CMM to inspect multiple parts unattended, thereby minimizing the impact that part measurement has on your company’s bottom line.

La industria manufacturera sigue aumentando su captación de inversión extranjera directa

| Modern Machine Shop México

La manufactura captó más de 19,000 millones de dólares de inversión extranjera directa durante el tercer trimestre de 2024, lo que representó el 51.6 % del total.

How to Build Out a Machine Shop for Submarine Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Five-axis large-format machining has given Granite State Manufacturing the ability to take on complex submarine parts — and has also worked as a recruiting tool for experienced machinists.

Ventajas de las máquinas CNC en la producción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

¿Cómo influyen los sistemas de coordenadas y el control de movimiento en su desempeño? Este análisis explica los conceptos clave para entender el impacto del CNC en la manufactura.

Nonprofit Boosts Skilled Workforce Through Training

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The WBLC connects Canadian businesses with skilled employees via work-based learning programs, reducing training time and costs in manufacturing.
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Eastman obtiene la aprobación de reciclabilidad de RecyClass

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ocho resinas de copoliéster de Eastman, incluidas sus versiones Renew, han sido aprobadas por RecyClass por su compatibilidad con el reciclaje de PET en Europa.

American CRS Expands Leadership Team

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The metal finishing power supply equipment provider has added three members to its leadership team.

Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies

| MoldMaking Technology

The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.        

Pipistrel announces first flight success with Nuuva V300

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flexible logistic capabilities and runway independence will be further tested and demonstrated through the composite unmanned VTOL’s 2025 flight program.

Floteks Plastik establishes Type 4 tank company Pressura

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automotive plastics manufacturer grows R&D activities in the EU and across Turkey, expands expertise into composite tank production for buses and trucks.

PLEIADES project targets automated induction welding, vitrimeric formulations and digital supply chain

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EU-founded project is supporting composite technology advancement for aerospace via automated manufacturing, integrated sensing, novel composite materials development and digital transformation.

Filament winding, tape wrapping equipment focus on reliability, quality

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Engineering Technology Corp. (ETC) is exhibiting everything from its filament winders portfolio to a new winder control system, emphasizing range, adapatability and high production quality.

Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.

Michelman provides fiber sizing support for FibreCoat aluminum-coated basalt fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AluCoat, addressing applications requiring conductive and lightweight materials, integrates Hydrosize which provides the right balance of sizing for optimal processing, unlocking key fiber attributes.

Touch Sensity develops SHM tool for hydrogen tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Based on its SensityTech technology, the sensor-less system provides a reliable and quick overview of a material’s internal state, detecting and anticipating future critical damage.

Formula 1 showcase car demonstrates future materials, manufacturing capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: SHD Composite Materials and KS Composites are exhibiting the collaboratively developed Sustainability Showcase Car, highlighting a commitment to low environmental impact composite solutions.