Home In on These Six Variables to Monitor Molding
John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology
There are hundreds of variables in molding, but focusing on these six will help you make consistent parts.
Parpas Milling Machine Creates Turbine Blades at High Speeds
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Parpas Americas Corp. is displaying the Unika high-speed milling machine for turbine blade machining, equipped with linear motors on its three linear axes and torque motors on the rotary axis.
Seeing, Fulfilling Production Machine Shop Needs
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop
What might you have noticed in someone else’s machine shop from which you could benefit from in yours? You likely will see it or something similar at IMTS.
Zeiss Upgrades CMMs to Support Sustainability
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Zeiss highlights upgrades to its Prismo family of CMMs, designed to reduce power consumption and support sustainability.
Dow presenta innovaciones en el Sustainability Experience Day
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Durante el Sustainability Experience Day, celebrado en México, Dow destacó sus soluciones sostenibles para el segmento de cuidado personal.
Zerma presenta la serie ZCS de trituradoras y granuladores para reciclaje
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Recycling LATAM, ZERMA destaca su serie ZCS, que integra triturador de alto torque y granulador en un solo equipo compacto.
Plating Automation Turns Controls Up a Notch
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This Cincinnati-based plating company has experienced a 33% improvement as a result of investing in a new electroless nickel line. It continues to tweak the control technology to create the most effective coating for its customers’ needs.
Eural Aluminum Alloy Bars Provide Optimal Machinability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: The 6026LF, 2033 and 2077 aluminum alloy bars were developed in compliance with international directives such as RoHS, REACH, ELV and the latest CLP standards.
Large-Format M1000 Offers Multimaterial Printing for High-Performance Thermoplastics
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Multec M1000 is a high-temperature, six-material industrial 3D printer that teams Multec’s patented HexaMove 6-fold printing head with a high-end machine from Reichenbacher.
Panel de recicladores en PRL: un diálogo sobre la circularidad del PET
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El panel "Cómo incrementar el acopio de PET y asegurar la circularidad", liderado por Santiago García y con la participación de expertos de Alpek, Indorama y PetOne, ofrecerá un análisis sobre el reciclaje de PET y la economía circular en América Latina.
Kitamura Five-Axis Machining Cell Enables Unmanned Operation
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Kitamura Machinery showcases the Supercell-300G five-axis, horizontal machining cell designed for compact machining and a pallet pool system, along with other CNC automation systems.
Moldmaking Industry's Path Amid Economic Shifts
| MoldMaking Technology
Entering the second half of 2024, moldmakers navigate challenges and opportunities with plastics industry resilience and potential economic surprises providing hope.
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Automate 2024 Recap: Software Accelerates Robotics
Julia Hider | Production Machining
One of the biggest themes at Automate 2024 was the use of software to make robots easier to use and more efficient.
Belzona composite wrap restores corroded carbon steel pipeline
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
Two-part epoxy paste, epoxy structural adhesive, composite wrap and anti-corrosion coating prevent environmental and economic loss for customer.
Composite tooling specialist displays compression mold capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: Century Tool specializes in the in-house design, build and run-off of dimensionally large parts and Class A surface tooling.
CRP composites AM expertise leads to Formula Student race car victory
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
CRP Technology provided its composite-reinforced Windform materials and 3D printing capabilities for MoRe Modena Racing’s M24-LH hybrid race car.
Thermoset prepregs meet lightning strike protection specifications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: A.P.C.M. highlights how its range of epoxy prepreg offerings undergo and surpass lighting strike testing.
Cloud-Enhanced CAD/CAM Builds Accessibility, Operational Efficiencies
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: Siemens Digital Industries Software showcases its NX X Manufacturing software, now accessible via a cloud for more flexible sharing, collaboration capabilities.
3D Printed Capo for Banjo Made With Binder Jetting not MIM: The Cool Parts Show #74
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
New market, no mold tooling needed: Additive manufacturing via binder jetting enables a maker of guitar capos to expand to serve banjo players as well.
Fimic presenta tecnologías avanzadas de filtrado para reciclaje en PRL
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Fimic presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su línea de filtros automáticos para el reciclaje de plásticos, destacando los modelos RAS, ERA, RAS+REF, TEN y GEM.
Fresadora de pórtico de Zimmermann permite procesar con precisión piezas largas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La línea de máquinas FZG, de Zimmermann, incorpora a su portafolio una fresadora de pórtico de cinco ejes con pórtico de raíles bajo, diseñada para procesar componentes largos.
Open Mind Technologies Joins Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center as a New Member
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Open Mind is partnering its CAD/CAM software with OMIC R&D’s experience in optimizing CAD/CAM solutions.