Custom Molder Applies Polymer, Metal 3D Printing for Productivity Gains

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

Custom injection molder Westec Plastics Corp. uses 3D printed end-of-arm tooling for automation as well as inserts printed in metal.

Test Bed Builds Up Robotics Research at Carnegie Mellon University

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

At Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute, researchers use a robotic test bed where AMRs deliver Lego bricks to robot arms for assembly to study AI, multirobot collaboration, assembly, safety and more.

Máquina de fresado y perforación profunda diseñada a medida para fabricantes de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea DHDM, de Tarus, diseñada para moldes de inyección grandes, combina fresado CNC con perforación profunda y una rigidez optimizada para mayor precisión y vida útil de la herramienta.

MachineMetrics Monitoring Software Supports Production Schedules

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MachineMetrics uses data synchronization and real-time monitoring of production to help keep schedules current and to reflect actual shopfloor conditions.

Arburg y carbonauten colaboran en la descarbonización de la industria

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La cooperación entre Arburg y carbonauten busca crear compuestos con emisiones negativas de CO2 para aplicaciones de moldeo por inyección.  

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO): A High-Performance Coating for Light Metal Alloys

| Products Finishing

Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) offers an innovative approach to high-performance coatings for light metal alloys, providing superior alternatives to traditional hard anodizing. The process transforms the surface of metals like Al, Mg and Ti into a robust oxide layer with customizable properties, tailored for demanding applications in aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing.  

Challenging Market, Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Event organizers plan to continue their mission with added enhancements to the Additive Manufacturing Sector and expanded conferences at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2026, which is the world’s largest manufacturing event.

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

| Valve Magazine

Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.

A Systematic Approach to Process Development

| Plastics Technology

The path to a no-baby-sitting injection molding process is paved with data and can be found by following certain steps.

Post Cure: Continuous fiber injection reinforces 3D printed parts

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Reinforce 3D’s postprocessing technology injects continuous carbon fibers and liquid resin into parts with tubular cavities, enabling reinforcement and integral joining for components like a satellite antenna support. 

Diez recomendaciones clave para la industria manufacturera

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Como parte del Informe mundial sobre la industria manufacturera 2024, la World Manufacturing Foundation destaca diez recomendaciones clave para este sector de cara al futuro.

DRYCON Industrial Filament Dryer Offers Dual-Chamber Capacity to Customize Drying Conditions to Enhance Part Quality

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

BigRep’s DRYCON filament dryer for industrial-strength parts is a 3-in1 machine designed to deliver consistent filament conditions for better and repeatable print quality, lower costs per part, and enhancing part strength and durability.

Gaia Biomaterials’ Compostable Material to Be Used in Drinking Straws

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Evanesce will produce the first 7.5 million straws in the U.S. with Gaia’s Biodolomer

ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics to Accelerate Automation Innovation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

¿Cuándo usar la inyección de moldeo por compresión?

| Plastics Technology México

El moldeo por compresión sigue siendo esencial en la industria gracias a su capacidad para crear piezas duraderas con mínimas tensiones internas. Con ventajas como la reducción del peso y la compatibilidad con termoplásticos viscosos, el moldeo por compresión ofrece una alternativa ideal para productos de alta calidad y bajo costo.

Strategic Mold Cooling: Optimizing Molding Quality and Cycle Efficiency

| MoldMaking Technology

Proper cooling is crucial in molding, yet often overlooked. Discover proper cooling methods to prevent defects and improve efficiency.

SML presenta EcoCompact II para extrusion de película stretch

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La EcoCompact II de SML ofrece tecnología de film estirable con hasta 7 capas, opciones de nanolayer y un winder de 8 ejes para mayor flexibilidad.

Nano Dimension Develops Advanced Software, Resin and Printers for Micro 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The Fabrico 3.2 software for Fabrica micro 3D printers is said to deliver improved print times of up to 70%, while the Ataru resin is engineered specifically for digital light processing 3D printers. Also, the Admatec series of 3D printers have the capability to 3D print advanced, complex technical ceramics.

Ether-Based TPUs for Broad Range of Industry Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

BASF’s Elastollan 1400 TPU series can be used for applications ranging from railway pads, hoses and profiles to show soles.

People in composites: October 2024

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CRP USA, Fives Machining Systems, Web Industries, UD-CCM, Exel Composites and Lockheed Martin have made appointments related to the composites industry.

Tackling Common Cleaning Challenges

| Products Finishing

These four cleaning problems have practical solutions that, when followed properly, can be successful. 

Open Automation Enables Flexibility in Chemical Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Software-defined equipment control systems can be duplicated, transferred and scaled with ease.