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Sustainability at IMTS and Beyond
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
As sustainability becomes more critical for domestic manufacturing, European and Asian companies are bringing this politicized topic to the American market.
Plastics Processing Activity Contracted in July
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Plastics processing GBI contracted for the third month in a row.
#economics
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.
Koma Precision Introduces Compact Autoloader for CNC Machines
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Koma Precision debuts the KMA-60 SmartLoader, a compact, high-mix autoloader for CNC machines. It is designed with a comprehensive interface to maximize productivity, reduce setup times and save space.
WTO USA Opens Solar-Powered North American Headquarters
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
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.
Navigating the Future of Mold Design and Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
What follows is a Q&A with Justin Jagels, an MMT EAB member and owner/president of J Squared Design Services LLC.
Composites activity contracted faster for the third month in a row
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
GBI: Composites Fabricating landed at 41.6, becoming one of the index’s more significant declines in 2024 so far.
#economics
Krones presenta su portafolio para reciclaje de plásticos en PRL
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Sus módulos y plantas llave en mano, diseñados para diversos materiales como PET y poliolefinas, son detacados por Krones durante Plastics Recycling LATAM 2024.
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.
3D Systems, Oerlikon Join Forces to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Oerlikon is acquiring its fourth 3D Systems DMP Factory 500 to support these efforts.
#electronics
Discus Software Solution Provides Production Planning, First-Article Inspection Services
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Discus Software Co. presents its Discus Desktop solution for production planning, in-process inspection planning, first-article inspection and more.
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.
Innovación y reciclabilidad: Weener Plastics obtiene reconocimiento APR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La válvula de tapa de dosificación de Weener Plastics obtuvo el reconocimiento APR Design for Recyclability, por su diseño completamente reciclable.
Foba Laser Marking Solutions Enable Efficient Industrial Product Marking
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Foba is demonstrating its laser marking solutions in a range of sizes, from compact to large. Its V series is said to optimize precision and performance in a compact model.
How I Made It: Boris Soldo
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Coming from the war-torn Balkans, Boris Soldo started working in a machine shop at 18 years old. Over the next thirty years he founded his own successful shop and gone on to found the software company Shopguru.
Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: NSK America Corp. announces the iSpeed5 high-speed spindle, designed to accelerate micro-machining processes.
Hitachi Rail Uses Roboze Technology to Produce Spare Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Using Roboze’s ARGO 500 3D printer enables Hitachi Rail to implement industrial 3D printing technology, using materials such as Ultem 9085 and Carbon PEEK for the production of spare parts for its trains.
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.
Los accesorios Citizen-Cincom de Marubeni agilizan tiempos de ciclo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Marubeni presenta una gama de accesorios de mecanizado diseñados para trabajar de forma intuitiva con las máquinas Citizen.
M&M Quality Grinding realiza rectificado de precisión de barras que reduce los residuos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Para industrias como aeroespacial, médica y otras, M&M Quality Grinding ofrece servicios de rectificado de precisión sin centros y de procesamiento de barras.
Jetcam nesting/IoT software release focuses on enhanced computing power performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company cites up to 80% reduction in NC code generation time when using Jetcam Expert CAD/CAM software version 24.
Graphene Council seeks volunteers for graphene sector initiatives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Input from subject matter experts is encouraged for three task force projects covering LCA and sustainability, ASTM material specification and HSE and toxicity testing.