CGTech actualiza su software con funciones interactivas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Vericut 9.5, de CGTech, ofrece nuevas herramientas interactivas y mejoras en la conectividad CNC, que optimizan la simulación, verificación y eficiencia del mecanizado en procesos avanzados, como manufactura aditiva e híbrida.

Alianza para material 3D sustentable entre Asahi Kasei y Aquafil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un innovador compuesto para impresión 3D surge de la alianza entre Asahi Kasei y Aquafil, combinando ECONYL reciclado y nanofibra de celulosa.

Dealing With Dross in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

| Additive Manufacturing

Researchers in Denmark are uncovering the secrets of meltpool morphology with advanced simulation tools for computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

Lower Compressed Air Consumption, Compact Servo-Driven Rotary Axes and Easier Camera Integration

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

At Fakuma 2024, Wittmann automation displays show high performance and efficiency via less compressed air and energy consumption, compact integration, light-weight construction, easy operation and fast teach-in processes.

Advances in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Thanks to Simulation

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Research reveals that adjustments to laser path can reduce the formation and severity of dross forming on down-facing surfaces. Simulation could enable real-time adjustment to mitigate this problem during 3D printing. 

DeGeest Corp., Lesta USA Expand Offerings

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

DeGeest Corp., Lesta, Eurosider combine forces to help manufacturers close the gap on automation.

Five-Axis Machines Speed NASCAR Engine Production

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Moving from an aging set of five-axis mills to more advanced machines enabled Hendrick Motorsports to dramatically improve its engine production.

Mate Certifies Workholding System With DMG MORI

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

Headquarters Relocates for Growth and Sustainability

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Gema's headquarters moves to Gossau, Switzerland, to boost production capacity and sustainability efforts with upgraded testing labs and modern infrastructure.

Honing System Enhances Precision of Hot Runners in Injection Molding

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Microcut AG highlights its Swiss honing systems for the fine machining of bores in mold manufacturing. The system assists hot runner systems for injection molding.

PulFlex introduces pultruded Flex Connect

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fiberglass T-slot, primarily used for automation, framing and other quick setup systems, competes with aluminum alternatives.

CompoTech highlights fiber laying technologies to achieve CFRP preform, component versatility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automated fiber laying (AFL) placement and winding machine technologies enhance OEM capabilities to produce reliable, commercially viable custom composite products.

First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Larry Robbins shares his views about industry trends and goals for continued expansion of the now multifaceted workholding solutions company.

4-Drop Hot Runner Valve Gate System Offers Compact Design

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Heitec Heisskanaltechnik, based in Burgwald, Germany and distributed in North America by Technoject Machinery Corp., offers a newly designed, compact valve gate hot runner system.

Kyocera End Mill Line Enables Ramping, Helical Interpolation

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Inc. presents its Z-Carb XPR end mill line with plunging and ramping capabilities, equipped with an open end tooth design and two standard coatings for extended tool life. 

Video: Enabling the Digital Inventory with 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Würth Additive Group’s Digital Inventory Service (DIS) platform aims to make it easy and secure to store part files in digital inventory, and deploy the data for manufacturing as required. See a demo in this video filmed at IMTS 2024. 

Chihuahua se posiciona como el estado con mayor captación de nuevas inversiones

| Modern Machine Shop México

Al segundo trimestre de 2024, la entidad acumula un total de 1,076.27 millones de dólares en Inversión Extranjera Directa, de los cuales, 251.2 corresponden a nuevas inversiones.

Continuum Powders ofrece impresión sostenible de metales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Continuum Powders, proveedor de polvo metálico 100 % reciclado, ofrece la aleación OptiPowder 718 para impresoras Sapphire de Velo3D, que combina sostenibilidad con alto rendimiento.

MMT Chats: Mentoring Future Engineering Talent by Bridging Education and Practical Work

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Editorial Director Christina Fuges uncovers firsthand experiences of fostering curiosity and continuous learning at Accede Mold and Tool.
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Meximold 2024 concluye con éxito y supera expectativas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meximold 2024 atrajo a 3,280 asistentes y 142 expositores, consolidando su posición como el principal evento de manufactura de moldes en México y América Latina.  

AkzoNobel Brings Catalan Style to Aerospace Coatings

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

At MRO Europe in Barcelona, AkzoNobel showcases a Catalan-style aircraft panel with 13 colors, demonstrating their basecoat/clearcoat system in a vibrant design.

Techmer PM Acquires OptiColor

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The acquisition will bolster Techmer PM’s capabilities in the concentrates and compounds market.