Thermo Scientific presentó su extrusora Process 16 en Fakuma 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Thermo Scientific demostró su extrusora Process 16 en Fakuma 2024, ideal para compounding en sectores de alta demanda con ahorro de espacio y eficiencia.

Standards Spotlight: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

| Valve Magazine

The National Board Inspection Code is a flagship publication produced by NBBI. This internationally recognized standard governs and maintains rules for pressure equipment.

What Are Moldmakers Talking About Right Now?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The conversation encompasses smarter, more efficient and automated processes to meet the demands of mold manufacturing.

Coperion optimiza producción de baterías con su extrusora ZSK

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La extrusora ZSK de Coperion ofrece precisión y estabilidad en la producción de compuestos de baterías de ion-litio, mejorando costos y eficiencia en comparación con procesos por lotes.

Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System

| Production Machining

A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.

Expo Plásticos 2024: impulso a la cadena de suministro del plástico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Del 5 al 7 de noviembre, Expo Plásticos 2024 reunirá a más de 700 marcas en Guadalajara, Jalisco, con oportunidades de negocio y maquinaria en vivo.  

Smithers Achieves Authorized C3PAO Status

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Smithers can now provide third-party assessments and certifications for companies for whom the Department of Defense requires CMMC level 2 certification.

En Querétaro inician la fabricación de componentes para el Global 8000 de Bombardier

| Modern Machine Shop México

Además de Querétaro, los centros de fabricación de Bombardier en Quebec y Texas comenzaron a fabricar componentes clave para este modelo.

ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

ABB introduces its IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots, designed for energy efficiency and improvement in the automotive industry. 

Herramienta de automatización con IA de Paperless Parts agiliza los presupuestos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Wingman, de Paperless Parts, es una herramienta de IA que automatiza la creación de presupuestos al extraer datos críticos de impresiones y modelos CAD. Mejora la precisión y la rapidez en los procesos de elaboración de presupuestos, lo que ayuda a reducir errores y a optimizar la toma de decisiones.

VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.

Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies. 

AOC introduces UV-Resistant Automotive System for SMC parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AOC’s novel formulation, tested in the lab and in real-world environments, delivers a deep black, molded-in color that resists fading and offers high scratch resistance.

BlueWind secures contract with GE Vernova to manufacture wind turbine nacelle covers

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

With more than 2,000 2X nacelle covers manufactured, the company expands its supply with the WT20 model

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

3 Tips for Properly Making Form Measurements

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Determining the shape of a workpiece is required in many manufacturing processes. Keep in mind these important points to ensure that you master the process.

Innovaciones en fotodecoloración y estabilidad de polímeros

| Plastics Technology México

Investigadores han desarrollado un nuevo “nanopaper” que imita la estructura de las hojas para proteger cromóforos sensibles a la luz, mejorando significativamente la eficiencia de las celdas solares y dispositivos fotocatalíticos.

Working to Change the Perception of Manufacturing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Decades of mentoring helped launch an initiative to promote manufacturing careers and empower youth nationwide.
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Aumenta el reciclaje de chatarra: tecnología y economía circular impulsan el crecimiento

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El reciclaje de chatarra crecerá un 4 % entre 2024 y 2029, impulsado por la tecnología y la economía circular. Innovaciones tecnológicas impulsan la eficiencia y sostenibilidad.

Monaghan Forming Taps Increase Speed, Maintain Tight Tolerances

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Monaghan Tooling Group features the Vergnano P900 high performance forming taps, designed for blind or through holes, increasing speed while maintaining tight tolerances.

AFRC, ATI Partner to Boost Aerospace Materials Innovation

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

ATI Inc. has joined the University of Strathclyde’s AFRC as a tier one member, aiming to develop metallic alloys that support sustainability in the aerospace sector.

Phillips Corp. and Laserline Combine Technologies for Hybrid Laser Powder System

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The system features diode lasers, which are well suited for precise and energy-efficient material processing.