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.

Impacto ambiental de los plásticos: un análisis profundo

| Plastics Technology México

Explomos el doble filo de los plásticos: desde su omnipresencia y rol crucial en sectores como la medicina y la alimentación, hasta los desafíos ambientales que plantean. Este artículo profundiza en cómo innovaciones como el reciclado y la incineración están redefiniendo la gestión de residuos plásticos.

Alianza entre AIMPLAS y Arburg para impulso de la manufactura aditiva

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

AIMPLAS y Arburg unen fuerzas para explorar la manufactura aditiva de dispositivos médicos personalizados.

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.

Prices of PP, PET Drop; PE, PS and PVC to Follow

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Going into fourth quarter, prices of the five commodity resins were heading downward, barring supply interruptions.

Ciencia de datos en el moldeo de plástico por inyección

| Plastics Technology México

Para que una Industria 4.0 funcione se necesita manejar datos provenientes del medio de producción, mantenimiento y calidad. Conozca algunos aspectos del manejo de datos que serán cruciales en el procesamiento de plásticos.

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.

Herramienta de Heule automatiza el proceso de desbarbado de agujeros cruzados

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La herramienta COFA de Heule automatiza el desbarbado de orificios transversales, eliminando rebabas sin detener el husillo. Esta tecnología avanzada mejora la productividad en piezas con orificios difíciles de acceder, como horquillas y tubos con agujeros cruzados, proporcionando un acabado uniforme.

Partners Developing In Situ Optical Monitoring System to Enhance 3D Printing Process for Brass

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The partners are working to optimize the 3D printing process for brass by detecting real-time defects during the selective laser melting process to enhance the quality and repeatability of produced components.

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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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.

The Gill Corp. announces hybrid laminate for aircraft cargo flooring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gillfab F433F is a fiberglass-reinforced epoxy laminate with aluminum bonded faces, offering enhanced durability, fire resistance and strength.

Seeing Automated Workpiece Measurement in Real Time

Derek Korn | Production Machining

User-friendly inspection software for CNC machining centers was shown at IMTS 2024 monitoring measurements between and after machining while performing SPC based on recorded measurement values.

A Curious Mind Rises to the Top

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Read Matt Kirchner’s perspective about why curiosity, on the part of those leading change and innovation, is such a sought-after trait.

Plating Top Shop Values Benchmarking Survey

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This 2024 Top Shop uses the survey as motivation to reach its goal and stay consistent.

Más de 4 millones de robots industriales en operación en 2024

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El informe World Robotics 2024 de la Federación Internacional de Robótica revela un récord global en la automatización industrial. México destaca con más de 5,800 robots industriales instalados.

Part 2 Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies

| Plastics Technology

Simulation can determine whether a die has regions of low shear rate and shear stress on the metal surface where the polymer would ultimately degrade, and can help processors design dies better suited for their projects.

How to Address Declining Powder Coating Coverage Over Time

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Fine particles from reclaim could be to blame for powder coating problems that emerge over time. Avoid problems by keeping hooks clean, maintaining guns and using reclaim powder quickly to avoid accumulation of fines.

Okuma Lathe Features Rigid Construction for High-Accuracy Machining

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Okuma America Corp. features the LB2000 EX III horizontal lathe, equipped with the OSP-P500 open-architecture control designed exclusively for Okuma machines.

MMT Chats: The Connection Between Additive Manufacturing Education and ROI

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This MMT Chat continues the conversation with Action Mold and Machining, as two members of the Additive Manufacturing team dig a little deeper into AM education, AM’s return on investment and the facility and equipment requirements to implement AM properly. 
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ALPLA: innovación en botellas de PET Premium para agua mineral

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con un 66 % menos de emisiones de CO2 y diseño para reciclaje, la nueva botella PET de ALPLA es una opción ecológica y duradera para marcas de agua mineral.

Impresora 3D DED metálica de Nikon optimizada para aplicaciones industriales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema Lasermeister LM300A, de Nikon, con tecnología DED, diseñado para aplicaciones industriales, ofrece escaneado automatizado y reducción significativa de plazos de entrega.