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.
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.
All-Electric Stretch-Blower for up to 3L PET Bottles
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
PET Technologies debuts compact APF-Max 2L liner reheat machine with quick changeovers, NIR heating and blowing-air recovery.
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.
CRRC launches two H2-powered, intelligent rail transit options
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Cinova H2 and ART 2.0 are autonomous, ultra-long range trains adapted to the needs of urban transportation.
SOLIFLY project proves viability of composite multifunctional energy storage within aircraft structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Clean Sky 2 demonstrates key integration aspects of multifunctional structural batteries for electrified aircraft lightweighting, paving the way for further maturation in follow-on projects.
Victrex offers commercial availability of LMPAEK granules, powders
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Elevated performance and process efficiency for composites and additive manufacturing processes is demonstrated through the thermoplastic polymers.
AOC rPET resins enable Quantum Mouldings composite pop-top camper van roofs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Feedstock-based resin formulations and high-quality Büfa gelcoats support flexible, durable and more sustainable automotive part processing.
Carbitex secures capital for next phase of growth in carbon fiber plate footwear
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
Carbitex Inc. announces the close of a recent funding round, aiding its 2-year effort to restructure the company and expand its global market presence.
REGENT begins next phase of seaglider prototype development
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
REGENT features the full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype, made of composites, as it begins hardware and systems integration.
Surface Finisher Adds Thermal Spray Facility to Stay ‘Hot’
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Continuing to grow its capabilities, this finishing company, which operates a 14-building campus, adds yet another service to its already long list of offerings.
Grob Announces Aerospace Technology Event
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
At the Aerospace Technology Day event — which takes place at Grob’s facility in Bluffton, Ohio, on November 19th, 2024 — attendees will see five-axis aerospace parts machined live, be able to consult with a panel of technical experts and more.
ASTM International Selected to Lead Standardization Center of Excellence
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology tapped ASTM to lead a standardization center of excellence along with several other partners in the standards development environment.
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Innovating Workplace Culture in Precision Machining Companies
| Production Machining
The future of machining isn’t just about better equipment — it’s about better cultures. Here are some ideas that can help foster the healthy company culture you desire.
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Weingärtner Presents Vario⁺ for High-Quality Tool Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Machine concept improves upon legacy designs for screws and helical parts manufacture, opening up new customer segments via more compact footprint, same high performance.
Composite SIPs for more affordable, efficient and sustainable buildings
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
LiteSIP panels and modules enable framing in days, cutting structural labor and total cost by up to 70% and 30%, respectively, while increasing energy efficiency and durability.
2 Secondary Coordinate Systems You Should Know
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Coordinate systems tell a CNC machine where to position the cutting tool during the program’s execution for any purpose that requires the cutting tool to move.
Globeius Acquires Plastixs
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Miami-based firm representing an array of plastics processing-related technologies has acquired the Massachusetts-headquartered supplier of manifolds, hoses, leak monitors, flow meters and more.
Horn Milling Tool Features Modular Design for Quick Changeovers
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The DG modular interchangeable head milling system optimizes the interface between the cutting head and shank for greater versatility, stability and higher changeover precision.
Factores que influyen en el aprovechamiento del nearshoring
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Según un informe del Banco de México, para consolidar el proceso de relocalización como oportunidad de crecimiento, es importante atender a distintos factores, como el estado de derecho.
Fighting Dust and Noise in Regrind Operations
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Mayhew Basque Plastics implemented lower speed granulators to deal with challenging materials.
Machining Gets a Boost with 3D Printed Chuck Jaws
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In its quest to produce more durable chuck jaws for a gear turning application, Alpha Precision Group discovered that metal 3D printing brought not only strength but also the opportunity to reduce the weight of this tooling.