Tried-and-True Plus New Technology to Level Up Your Mold Shop

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present a variety of innovative and proven technologies, mold materials and services to target the ever-evolving moldmaking industry.   

How to Use Scientific Maintenance for More Accurate Mold and Part Troubleshooting

| MoldMaking Technology

Discover how adopting scientific maintenance approaches helps improve mold lifespan, minimize failures, and optimize production outcomes.  

Masking Tape Optimizes Paint Masking Process in Collision Repair

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Norton Premium Automotive Masking Tape delivers high performance with sharp paint lines, flexible backing, and UV protection, suited for collision repair and more.

Skydweller Aero completes autonomous flight test campaign

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Skydweller Aero has successfully completed its first uncrewed autonomous flight test for its composite unmanned aerial system (UAS), aiming to deliver solar-powered, extreme flight endurance.

General Atomics accelerates nuclear fuel digital twin testing, qualification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under contract with the DOE, GA-EMS is advancing its SiGA silicon carbide (SiC) composite cladding technology to improve nuclear fuel efficiency and nuclear reactor safety. 

U.S. grant is awarded for patented SIP composites formwork system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ConTech stay-in-place (SIP) technology, made from recycled composite materials, replaces the use of reinforcing steel in the construction of flat, elevated concrete surfaces.

Covestro signs investment agreement with ADNOC

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Agreement supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all of Covestro’s shareholders, all of which will become a foundation for ADNOC’s performance materials and specialty chemicals business.

Toyota invests $500 million in Joby Aviation

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Toyota Motor Corp. is investing an additional $500 million to support the certification and commercial production of Joby Aviation Inc.’s eVTOL aircraft.

Verisurf Software Features Optimized Metrology Workflows

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Verisurf 2025 includes optimized workflows for inspection, reporting, reverse engineering, tool building and guided assembly.

ANCA Announces Recipient of the 2024 Female Machinist Award

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Stephanie Chrystal, geometric grinding specialist at Sandvik Coromant, is the 2024 recipient of the ANCA Female Machinist Award.

Cinco requisitos clave para la industria de electrodomésticos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de la presentación del XI Encuentro de Negocios, ENCLELAC 2024, se destacó el tema de los maquinados como uno de los principales requerimientos de la industria.

VIDEO: Inspiring Future Makers: How Moldmaking Careers Make a Difference

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Released earlier, this video remains a valuable recruitment tool and is being re-promoted in celebration of Manufacturing Day 2024.        
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Makino inaugura Centro Tecnológico en Querétaro

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Makino inaugura la construcción de su nuevo Centro Tecnológico de Innovación en Querétaro, una inversión de 400 millones de pesos que refuerza el crecimiento del sector manufacturero en México en segmentos clave como automotriz, aeroespacial y electrónico.

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to Acquire Covestro

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Covestro has signed an investment agreement and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all of its shareholders.

Division Expands Operations with Move to Cincinnati

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

CTG LLC is relocating Blackstone-NEY Ultrasonics to Cincinnati, Ohio, to expand engineering and manufacturing capabilities and support company growth.

Mazak Device Enhances Machine Connectivity, Security

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SmartBox 2.0 integrates advanced communication protocols and edge computing for enhanced productivity and security, ensuring safe data export from machines to factory networks.

Phillips Corp. Announces Student Design and Machining Competition

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Phillips Corp. announces its Student Design and Machining Competition, with free online registration open until October 31, 2024. 

Compact, Modular Ross FDA-50 Fixed Tank Dual-Shaft Mixer/Pressure Reactor Provides Agitation, High-Speed Dispersive Mixing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The mixer provides agitation and high-speed dispersive mixing powerful enough to batch viscous solutions, dispersions, suspensions and emulsions with viscosities in the hundreds of thousands of centipoise.

Baker Hughes Successfully Implements Oqton Manufacturing OS System to Optimize Additive-Driven Manufacturing Workflow

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems say this successful implementation demonstrates its Oqton Manufacturing OS’ ability to accelerate the design and production of additively manufactured parts across the entire manufacturing workflow to increase efficiency and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Mazak Multitasking Turning Centers Feature Stabilizing Control

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak’s HQR 200/3 NEO and HQR 250/3 NEO turning centers are equipped with Mazatrol SmoothG3 control technology for optimal stability and accuracy.

Helping Employees With Open Enrollment

| Production Machining

Providing clear information will go a long way to ensure a successful open enrollment.

La herramienta de fresado de Ceratizit proporciona un mecanizado HRSA fiable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de fresado MaxiMill - 211-DC, de Ceratizit, fabricado con tecnología aditiva, ofrece un mecanizado fiable de superaleaciones resistentes al calor, con una vida útil de la herramienta un 60 % más larga.