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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Developing milling for CMC because grinding takes too long

| CompositesWorld

Economical processes that can cut machining time by 70% are being tested on aeroengine turbine blade demonstrators by Hufschmied and DLR in the SCANCUT project.

Forerunner 3D Supports Automation with 3D Printed EOAT

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

The custom 3D printing company uses 3D printing in combination with other technologies to deliver end of arm tooling for part handling.

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.

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.

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.

Video: Laser Powder Bed Fusion Platform Designed for Safety, Ease of Use

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

One Click Metal’s compact metal 3D printing platform offers powder handling features to make this affordable system accessible and safe for many types of facilities. See one application in this video, filmed at IMTS 2024. 

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.

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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