Networking for Your Next Career Move or Coaching Someone Who Is? Why Specificity Matters.

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

I have totally changed my approach with jobseekers who reach out asking for career advice or networking assistance in finding their next role.

Record Number of Industrial Robots in Use on US Factory Floors

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

More than 380,000 industrial robots were in action in U.S. factories in 2023, according to the new World Robotics report from the International Federation of Robotics.

Insights That Inform: The Power of Partnership

Jan Schafer | Gardner Web

Canon Virginia, Inc. and Gardner Intelligence joined to gain insights to what partnership means and how to develop beneficial partnerships that flourish.

Replique Enhances 3D Printing Material Hub, Expands Production Network With Traditional Technologies

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: Replique has also collaborated with several health care providers to develop 3D printed innovations such as a fully 3D printed containment valve and new rollator with a 3D printed frame.

Empaques plásticos sostenibles y diseño funcional destacan en los premios Dow

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

En la 35ª edición de los Premios a la Innovación en Empaques de Dow se destacaron soluciones que representan un avance significativo en sostenibilidad y funcionalidad. Desde envases que integran materiales bio-circulares y diseños completamente reciclables hasta tecnologías avanzadas que optimizan el uso de recursos, los galardones reconocieron innovaciones que redefinen el empaque responsable.

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Robots and 3D Printing

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, Robots & Autonomy Editor Julia Hider joins Additive Manufacturing’s Executive Editor Stephanie Hendrixson and Editor-in-Chief Peter Zelinski to discuss how robots and 3D printing enable each other.

High-Performance PPA for Next-Generation IGBT Semiconductors

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

BASF’s Ultramid Advanced N3U42 G6 is tailored to enhance robustness, long-term performance and reliability.
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Design Your Tools for Moldability ... and Maintenance

| Plastics Technology

In the initial design phase, when considering the structure and elements of the tool, are you designing them to be maintenance friendly? Canon Virginia has used this approach and preventive maintenance to make tool replacement a thing of the past. You can, too. Here’s how.

Herramientas de tallado mejoran la precisión de las máquinas rectificadoras

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Emuge-Franken presenta su gama de herramientas de tallado para engranajes, diseñadas para proporcionar alta precisión en máquinas rectificadoras.

How Additive Manufacturing Is Like Manufacturing in General

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Two founders of a business leveraging binder jetting for contract production follow service, workflow and quality practices familiar to job shops and other conventional producers.

OnLogic Partners With AI Development Specialists for Industrial AI Adoption

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

OnLogic is partnering with AI development and implementation specialists to help companies use AI-powered solutions, aiming to drive real business value. 

Fryer Turning Machine Features Large Swing in a Small Footprint

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The VT Series of large-swing vertical turret lathes can be configured for turning, milling, boring and grinding in a single machine.

Let Curiosity Be Your Guide

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

For those leading change and innovation, curiosity is a sought-after trait.

Manufacturing Marvels Spotlights RTT Engineered Solutions

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The company says it is excited to demonstrate a behind-the-scenes look at its manufacturing.

SK Industriemodell’s Technology Designed to Accelerate, Improve Development Cycles of Prototypes, Components and Products

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: Technology enables the development of sophisticated components.

Xenia Materials launches 3DF filaments, expands into FDM, FFF

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

3D printing filament collection incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement, bio-based options.

Archer Aviation signs eVTOL aircraft purchase with Japan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Japan Airlines’ and Sumitomo’s joint venture company intends to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft to certify and commercialize AAM services across Japan.

Swedish parking garage to incorporate decommissioned wind blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Architect Jonas Lloyd is working with Vattenfall to design the multistory building with a wind blade façade, targeting eco-friendly buildings and creative ways to remove blades from landfills.

United Grinding Signs Agreement to Acquire GF Machining Solutions

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

United Grinding signs an agreement to acquire the GF Machining Solutions division of Georg Fischer AG, aiming to establish a global presence in ultra-precision machining.

Important Factors and Approaches to Estimating Residence Time in Injection Molding

| Plastics Technology

Residence time can have a dramatic impact on part quality and production efficiency but determining its value can be tricky. Use these methods and formulas to accurately measure residence time and enable it to inform everything from scheduling jobs to optimizing a process.

Milling Line Offers Plunging, Ramping Capabilities

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools highlights its Z-Carb XPR end mill line with plunging and ramping capabilities to enable more aggressive tool paths and a wider variety of roughing and finishing techniques while still maintaining precision and durability.  

Mercedes-Benz abre planta pionera para el reciclaje de baterías

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Mercedes-Benz inauguró en Alemania la primera planta de reciclaje de baterías en Europa, empleando un proceso mecánico-hidrometalúrgico que logra una tasa de recuperación superior al 96 % y una operación neutra en CO2.