Robots de bajo consumo de ABB reducen los tiempos de ciclo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con 16 variantes, los robots IRB 7710 e IRB 7720, de ABB, están diseñados para soportar aplicaciones en diversos sectores.

Brewer Chooses Quick-Change Flexibility to Blow Wide Range of PET Beer Bottles

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Beermaster Brewery found a “universal” stretch-blow machine from PET Technologies enables multiple changes per day among four sizes of beer bottles.

WTO USA Opens Solar-Powered North American Headquarters

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

WTO USA announces the opening of its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Solar panels are installed on the entire roof, generating around 250,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Alquist 3D Looks Toward a Carbon-Sequestering Future with 3D Printed Infrastructure

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Colorado startup aims to reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings, homes and city infrastructure with robotic 3D printing and a specialized geopolymer material.

Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths

| Products Finishing

Is aqueous cleaning “greener” than solvent cleaning? Is solvent a more effective cleaner than aqueous? These and many other questions are answered here to debunk the misconceptions that many manufacturers have held onto for years.

CAMX 2024: 10 reasons to attend

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Need a compelling, unarguable reason to attend CAMX 2024 Sept. 9-12 in sunny San Diego? CW is here to help.

Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Second Quarter

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS reported that shipments for primary plastics machinery in North America fell 15.4% compared to the second quarter and 36.2% on a year-over-year basis.
#economics

Industria automotriz y manufactura ligera impulsan la demanda de espacios industriales en El Bajío

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con la firma CBRE, continúa la demanda de espacios industriales por la industria automotriz y la manufactura ligera, sectores que representan más del 70 % de la demanda.

Arburg y UTEQ renuevan acuerdo de cooperación para capacitación

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para ofrecer formación práctica en tecnología de inyección de plásticos, Arburg México y la UTEQ renuevan su acuerdo que impulsa la educación técnica.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 130: Which Fire Extinguisher Should You Use?

David Wynn | Production Machining

Knowing the proper fire extinguisher to use before an emergency happens allows for quick and accurate decision making when seconds count.

Trituradora de alto rendimiento VIZ, de Vecoplan

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La línea VIZ de trituradores, de alta eficiencia y rentabilidad para el reciclaje de plásticos, será destacada por Vecoplan en Plastics Recycling LATAM.

Murata Machinery Single-Spindle Turning Center Maximizes Productivity

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Murata Machinery USA announces the MSR60 single-spindle CNC turning center with multitasking capabilities and built-in gantry loader automation.

Grinding Solutions Enable Precise Production

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: United Grinding showcases a range of precision grinding solutions.

Edencraft expands in-house composites services

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In collaboration with ATL Composites, the Australian boat company grows into B2B manufacturing, providing boatbuilding, consumer and other industries with large-format composite plug making.

Team Kratos Racing welcomes sponsorship for composite Formula Student race vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Student-run Formula team based in India seeks to manufacture composite monocoque chassis and battery pack container for upcoming international competitions.

A2OM, KS Composites support GT Wings maritime propulsion system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership is set to bring decarbonization technology AirWing to life, cutting fuel and carbon emission consumption for commercial shipping.

Toray carbon fiber line dedicated to U.S. Army FLRAA support

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Decatur Torayca T1100 production line milestone instills confidence in development of lightweight airframes for Bell Textron V-280 air vehicle concept demonstrator.

SMW Autoblok Workholding, Automation Solutions Optimize Milling, Grinding Operations

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: SMW Autoblok presents the WPS XL for milling, measuring and grinding operations with five-axis and large part workpieces, as well as several products from its electronics and automation line.

Plastics Processing Activity Contracted in July

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics processing GBI contracted for the third month in a row.
#economics

El sistema de corte por chorro de agua Flow Waterjet proporciona un tiempo de corte rápido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de corte de cinco ejes Mach 200c, de Flow, permite el corte en bisel y en cinco ejes de prácticamente cualquier material.

BMW Group prueba robots humanoides en un entorno de producción real

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

BMW Group Planta Spartanburg y la compañía de robótica Figure de California prueban el uso de robots humanoides en producción.

Video: Construction 3D Printing with Robotics, Geopolymer

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.