3D Printing Solutions to Support Investment, Sand Casting

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems is highlighting a design strategy for better investment casting patterns, as well as a new machine suitable for the production of patterns for sand casting. 

Privarsa presenta tecnologías avanzadas para cambio de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Privarsa presenta en Meximold 2024 tecnologías como grapas semiautomáticas y válvulas SWAP para optimizar el cambio de moldes en moldeo por inyección.

Kennametal Solid End Mill Improves High-Volume Production

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Kennametal Inc. has added the Harvi I TE solid end mill to its Duo-λOCK platform, aiming to increase radial engagement and high ramping capabilities.

KERN IoP presentará innovaciones en Industria 4.0 en ColombiaPlast

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con un enfoque en sostenibilidad y economía circular, KERN IoP llevará a ColombiaPlast 2024 sus soluciones de Industria 4.0, destacando casos de éxito y avances en la digitalización de la manufactura.

The Best of IMTS24 In Photos (We Saved the Best One for Last!)

Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop

From quadruped robot dogs, to an in-booth putting green where you can test out a new golf putter, to a 3D-printed car and more, attendees enjoyed cutting-edge technology and innovations all week long. Take a look to see what (or who!) you might have missed this week!

CGTech Announces Rebranding to Vericut

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The rebranding aligns the company’s brand identity with the flagship product that has driven its success and growth.

WFL Demonstrates Turning-Boring-Milling Machine Improve Process Reliability

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. is demonstrating its M50 Millturn turning-boring-milling machine and CrashGuard Studio 3D simulation software, aiming to reduce error and increase process reliability.

Hankuk opens Avonmouth warehouse for prepreg distribution

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Hankuk Carbon relocates operations to better serve customers with tailored composite materials across western England and Wales.

Collins, RTX break ground on $200 million C/C brake facility expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spokane is one of three facilities that specialize in the production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) composite braking systems for commercial aviation, military.

Johns Manville highlights ongoing efforts in fiberglass recycling

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Johns Manville spotlights its continuous efforts in glass fiber waste reduction and recycling no matter the location, advancing eco-friendly practices across composites operations.

Airtech, Ascent Aerospace partner to accelerate AM tooling adoption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A combination of Airtech’s 3D printing materials and Ascent’s production capabilities aim to support increased use of composite additive tooling in spaces like defense and aerospace.

AI, Data and the Digital Manufacturing Future

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

AI has the potential to reshape manufacturing software — but first, it will require data.

Seeking Custom Grinding and Automation with Weldon Solutions

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Weldon Solutions is demonstrating three grinders at IMTS 2024. Though they differ in size and use case, all feature the company’s hallmark customizations. 

CAMX 2024 Show Daily: Wednesday, Sept. 11

| CompositesWorld

The second day of CAMX 2024 has all sorts of things in store for attendees, from Tuesday’s keynote centered around the world of AI, to award and poster session winners and what to look forward to at Good Day, CAMX on Thursday.

Miles for Manufacturing 5K Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

The Miles for Manufacturing 5K is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, continuing its effort to raise funds for manufacturing and design programs in Chicago schools.

Digital Offerings Command Digital Presentations

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

An online portal and other digital solutions have been designed to enable machine shops to better manage their machine tool accessories.

New Look, New Feel, New Robots at System 3R

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

Tsugami America Introduces its Process Development Center

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

The PDC helps machine shops develop machining processes including quality verification while offering limited contract machining services, too.

How to Meet Aerospace’s Material Challenges and More at IMTS

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Succeeding in aerospace manufacturing requires high-performing processes paired with high-performance machine tools. IMTS can help you find both.

Fives Machining Systems Hosts Daily Tech Talks

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Fives Machining Systems will be hosting a series of tech talks at their booth this IMTS

Tooling Displays Now More Hands-On

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

Horn USA’s new booth concept is designed to enable attendees to (literally) get a better feel for its various tooling offerings.

Factors Affecting Frictional Properties of Plated Bolts

| Products Finishing

To better control the friction in a bolted joint, it is essential to understand all the factors affecting it, including lubricant and topcoat.