Temperature Controller Accepts Renewable, DC Power

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Wittmann’s newest temperature controller — the Tempro plus DC — can use direct current (DC) power generated by solar panels without conversion loss.

microArch D1025 de BMF ofrece doble resolución para una impresión 3D flexible y de gran precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Al formar parte de su serie de impresoras 3D de microprecisión, la microArch D1025, está desarrollada para ofrecer doble resolución en la impresión 3D flexible y de alta precisión.

Rev Up for Heroes: 10,000-Mile Motorcycle Marathon for Wounded Warriors! Still Time to Support!

| MoldMaking Technology

Gear up! Larry Patten, our retired moldmaker, is hitting the road for an epic 10,000-mile journey in support of iWarriors. No GPS, no hotels — just the open road and a heart full of purpose. Your support powers this extraordinary mission. Are you in?  

Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

| Valve Magazine

Polymer materials of construction expand capabilities of valves for specific applications.

NPE2024 establece nuevos récords de registro y área de exhibición

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

NPE2024 logró una asistencia récord con más de 51 mil registros y 1,106,767 pies cuadrados de exhibición, destacando su impacto global en la industria del plástico.

Sodick-Plustech Promotes Shinohara

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Kohei Shinohara has been promoted to senior vice president of Plustech, the North American subsidiary of Japan’s Sodick injection molding machines.

Enhancing Global Manufacturing Visibility: How Digital Moulds Solved SKF's Data Accessibility Challenges

| MoldMaking Technology

SKF improved global manufacturing visibility and data accessibility through Digital Moulds' cloud-based monitoring system, enhancing real-time machine status tracking.  

The Cost of CMMC for Small Manufacturing Businesses

| Production Machining

Here are examples of costs and challenges unique to small business manufacturers operating in the Defense Industrial Base relative to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
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NSK America Corp. Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: NSK America Corp. announces the iSpeed5 high-speed spindle, designed to accelerate micro-machining processes. 

Okuma Machine Lineup Features Intelligent Manufacturing Technology

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Okuma’s booth features CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies, customer services and more.

Avient Opens ColorWorks Technology Center in Mexico City

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This is the company’s sixth such center aimed at providing technical guidance in plastic product development from its early stages.

NanoSperse celebrates 15 years of aerospace composites service

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Ohio-based business is dedicated to improving the durability, reliability and functionality of composites using nanotechnology for major U.S. aerospace and defense companies.  

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

Robotic Integration Boosts Automated Milling, AM and Part Fabrication

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Kuka Robotics highlights the advantage of automation in parts processing through various system partner demonstrations.

Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.

Movetech engineering center grows Frasle mobility market innovations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Brazilian R&D center is evolving after 50 years of innovation in friction materials, adding structural composites and polymeric components to its segment activities.

CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow for Tool, Moldmaking Projects

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its hyperMILL CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.

Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

Vektek Workholding System Features Zero-Point Clamping

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Vektek’s Zero-Point Systems provide repeatability, a consistent interface for all machines and reliable positioning and clamping in a single step.

Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.

Machine Tool Drawbar Made With Additive Manufacturing Saves DMG MORI 90% Lead Time and 67% CO2 Emission

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

A new production process for the multimetal drawbar replaces an outsourced plating step with directed energy deposition, performing this DED along with roughing, finishing and grinding on a single machine.

Video: For 3D Printed Aircraft Structure, Machining Aids Fatigue Strength

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Machining is a valuable complement to directed energy deposition, says Big Metal Additive. Topology-optimized aircraft parts illustrate the improvement in part performance from machining as the part is being built.