LNS Bar Feeder Enables Rapid Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Quick Load Servo 65 servo drive enables accurate positioning at high speeds without losing contact between the pusher and bar stock.

Real-Time Valve Monitoring Solution

| Valve Magazine

Farris Engineering, part of Curtiss-Wright’s Valve division, launches inSure real-time valve monitoring app.

VIDEO: Innovative Materials Boost Mold Efficiency

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Advancements in metal 3D printing and stainless steel optimize mold building for diverse, high-demand industries.

Makino coloca la primera piedra de su Centro Tecnológico de Innovación en Querétaro

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Innovación, tecnología y sostenibilidad impulsan el crecimiento de Makino en México: la empresa japonesa refuerza su compromiso con el nearshoring y la industria manufacturera de alta precisión.

Mate Certifies Workholding System With DMG MORI

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company announces the certification of its 52/96 workholding system as a DMQP partner.

Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs; 25% Surtax on Chinese Steel/Aluminum

| MoldMaking Technology

Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), effective October 1 and a 25% surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum imports effective October 15.

CompoTech spotlights sustainable advancements in BOVENAC project

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CompoTech highlights its efforts in the BOVENAC project, specifically for advancements in the design and functionality of composite joint shafts for 4WD vehicles.

IPSA acquires bonding adhesives based on MMA technology

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

IPS Adhesives (IPSA) introduces a line of adhesives using acrylate and MMA technology from L&L Products for the bonding of dissimilar materials such as metals and composites.

Juggerbot 3D announces MSU, ORNL as partners for hybrid LFAM composites project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Air Force-funded initiative looks to LFAM thermoset, thermoplastic advancement for fast, inexpensive composite tooling production.  

Arkema, Sireg Geotech introduce bendable rebar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sireg Glasspree TP bars, manufactured with Elium thermoplastic resin provides the construction industry with a recyclable, strong and energy-efficient rebar option over steel.

Reaction Dynamics earns CSA grant for composite propellant tanks, hybrid rocket fuel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The $1.5 million grant boosts the Canadian company’s goal to advance its Aurora orbital launch vehicle program.

Standing Together in Challenging Times: Supporting Our Moldmaking Community Affected by Helene

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

In our close-knit moldmaking and plastics community, we understand the power of resilience.

MGS Accelerates Customer Speed-to-Market By Expanding Fast-Track Tooling

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MGS is expanding its innovative Fast-Track Tooling program to debut in the north American market. Designed to accelerate product development timelines and reduce costs for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medtech companies, MGS' Fast-Track Tooling utilizes standard and modular designs and components that can be customized to meet complex program needs.  

Blasting vs. Washing

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Weighing your surface prep options prior to powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the considerations you should keep in mind.

Origin Materials Unveils CapFormer for Producing PET Caps

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Factory acceptance test completed at commercial scale.

Curtiss-Wright and Westinghouse Sign MoU to Support Canadian Projects

| Valve Magazine

 Projects include AP1000 and AP300 projects in Canada.  

AIM3D Validates Voxelfill Strategy for Overcoming Inhomogeneous Strengths in 3D Components

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The strength-enhancing effect of Voxelfill has now been demonstrated for fiber-filled plastics with the tensile strengths of 3D components coming close to those produced through classic injection molding.

El software de Fastems agiliza los procesos de automatización y sostenibilidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El software MMS 8.2, de Fastems, que optimiza la automatización en la manufactura CNC, permite medir, reportar y mejorar la sostenibilidad de la producción, con funciones como el apagado automático de máquinas y la gestión eficiente del reciclaje de virutas.

America Makes Announces Election of Executive Committee Members

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The group’s focus is to ensure that the appropriate strategy, policy and advocacy are in place for the organization to achieve its mission — to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and strengthen the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.

In Case You Missed It: Top September Articles

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Explore the standout articles of September, featuring innovations, expert insights, and strategies to boost efficiency and quality for your moldmaking needs.

COVID-19’s Long Shadow

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

More than four years on, there are aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that linger in their impacts to the plastics market and are made visible in our annual survey.
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Exportaciones manufactureras de las entidades federativas aumentaron 4.4 %

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el segundo trimestre de 2024, las manufacturas representaron el 90,8 % del valor total de las exportaciones de las entidades federativas.