ASM destaca moldes de iluminación automotriz en Meximold 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Advanced Solutions Mold (ASM) llega a Meximold 2024 para exhibir sus capacidades en en moldes de inyección para la industria automotriz.  

La línea de automatización de Renishaw simplifica la configuración del robot

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Una nueva línea de productos de Renishaw está diseñada específicamente para el mercado de la automatización industrial.

NREL Builds and Tests Wind Turbine Blade With Recyclable Resin

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Material can be sourced from biomass and chemically recycled, enabling sustainable end-of-life management.

Los productos de Flex para el manejo de materiales eliminan la fatiga del operario

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Flex Machine Tools presenta su manipulador de piezas FlexArm, una solución de manejo de materiales que optimiza la productividad y mejora la seguridad.

Los sistemas de manejo de materiales de precisión Allways soportan procesos de rectificado sin centros

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los sistemas de manejo de materiales BarMaster están ideados para optimizar el manejo de barras dentro y fuera de las rectificadoras sin centros.

Video: Mold Base for Product Development With 3D Printed Molds

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Alba Enterprises created a mold base to match the needs and pacing of product iteration using mold tooling made via additive manufacturing

Re:Build Composite Resources expands production capacity, capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A facility more than doubling its current space will be operational by early 2025 to streamline the composites manufacturer’s processes, and increase capacity and technology investment for emerging customer base.

SPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.

Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.

Renegade Materials earns NCAMP certification for low-dielectric prepreg

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thermoset prepreg using quartz fabric, well suited for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft part suppliers, has completed qualification and will be listed in the NCAMP database and CMH-17.

People in composites: August 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.  

Powder Coating Chipping on Aluminum Extrusion

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

The only way to get reliable results with powder on aluminum that will be used outdoors is to use an aluminum conversion coating that neutralizes the surface so the oxide cannot rapidly reform, according to Rodger Talbert. 

Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.

Q-Mark Machine Tool Styli Optimize Measurement Processes

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Q-Mark Manufacturing Inc. is showcasing its customizable and compatible line of machine tool styli for CNC machining processes, as well as adapters, calibration, height gages and probe kits. 

Procesamiento del poliuretano y aplicaciones

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca cómo el poliuretano está transformando la industria con desarrollos en biopoliuretanos y reciclaje avanzado. Aprenda sobre las aplicaciones sostenibles que están marcando la diferencia y cómo solucionar retos de procesamiento.  

TopSolid’Mold acelera diseño de moldes y disminuye los riesgos de error

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

CIM Concept destaca en Meximold TopSolid’Mold, una solución que optimiza el diseño de moldes, integra procesos en un solo entorno de trabajo y reduce errores y costos.

Okamoto presenta rectificadoras de superficie para un desplazamiento suave de la mesa

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las rectificadoras de superficie ACC-SA1 están fabricadas en fundición Meehanite nervada pesada y robustos ensamblajes de columna.

How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics

| Plastics Technology

The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.

ProShop Digital Ecosystem Streamlines Manufacturing Processes

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP digital ecosystem, a combination ERP/MES/QMS solution, designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations. 

Innovaciones en reciclaje de espuma de poliuretano

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Empresas como Dow, BASF y Covestro están adoptando estrategias innovadoras para avanzar hacia la sostenibilidad en el suministro de poliuretanos. Mediante el reciclaje avanzado y el uso de biomasa, estas compañías buscan procesos de producción más sustentables y eficientes.  

R&D Drives Innovation and Problem-Solving at Michigan Blow Mold Builder

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mid-America Machining focuses on reshaping designs, “right weight" initiatives, continuous improvement and process refinement to enhance moldmaking efficiency.

Facilitating Lean Manufacturing Through Modularity

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Knowing how to subdivide machines and jobs has enabled Danobat to create a lean manufacturing process that improves its lead times by up to 25%.