Open Mind Technologies CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

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

Sunnen Receives Exports Award From US Department of Commerce

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sunnen Products Company receives the President’s “E Star” Award for the furthering of U.S. exports.

Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency and accuracy in measurement. 

Orthopedic Event Discusses Manufacturing Strategies

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

At the seminar, representatives from multiple companies discussed strategies for making orthopedic devices accurately and efficiently.

Destacan optimización de energía en industria de electrodomésticos

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Clúster de Electrodomésticos (CLELAC) indica que la industria de electrodomésticos ha sido pionera en la integración de soluciones ahorradoras para dispositivos de uso doméstico e industrial.

Ultra-Fast Femtosecond Laser Texturing Helps Produce EV Lighting Lens Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Edge-lighting lens patterns present moldmaking challenges that ultra-fast femtosecond laser texturing technology can overcome.

Ronatec Continues to Expand

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Ronatec announces acquisition of ICF, growing its portfolio of offerings for the metal finishing market.
#economics

Ceratizit 3D Prints Indexable Insert Milling System for Machining Heat-Resistant Materials

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Despite the complexity of the coolant holes inside the tool body, the MaxiMill – 211-DC is compatible with standard adapters with through-coolant supply without requiring any standard coolant on the chipbreaker.

Herramienta de fresado de Kyocera proporciona un rendimiento de corte fiable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie MB45 está diseñada para atender un amplio espectro de aplicaciones de mecanizado.

Volkmann vHub 250 Metal Powder Storage System Automates Buffering, Intermediate Storage

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The vHub 250 metal powder storage system can operate as a stand-alone unit or within a closed loop system in both normal air environments and under inert conditions as an option.

U.S. Army Selects 3YourMind Software to Identify Parts Suited for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

As part of the initial effort, 3YourMind software will analyze up to 10,000 selected parts and evaluate them based on technical feasibility, lead time and cost. That will give the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center greater insight as to which spare parts are strong use cases for additive manufacturing.

Data Acquisition Software Extended to More Weathering Testing Instruments

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Atlas’ has extended its web-based WXView II R2 system to Suntest and Xenotest weathering testers.

Thermal Transfer Ribbons With Holographic Effects for Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Leonhard Kurz’s new TTR Nova has diffractive structures for futuristic designs.

Flame-Retardant PP Compounds

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Sirmax North America now offers a broad range of these compounds within three key product families
#electronics

3 Considerations for Revising Design for Manufacturing Efforts

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

When revising part designs, investigate the 3D CAD, the 2D drawing and the part’s functional requirements to determine which details should be tightened up.

Arburg Reopens Refurbished Technology Center in North Rhine-Westphalia

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Originally opened in 1982, the Radevormwald tech center, which helps serve customers in the west and north of Germany, received a multimillion Euro investment.

Part 3: The World of Molding Thermosets

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Thermosets were the prevalent material in the early history of plastics, but were soon overtaken by thermoplastics in injection molding applications.

BMW Expands Use of Additive Manufacturing to Foster Production Innovations

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The BMW Group is manufacturing many work aids and tools for its own production system using various 3D printing processes, with items such as tailor-made orthoses for employees, teaching and production aids, and large, weight-optimized robot grippers, which are used for such things as carbon fiber-reinforced polymer roofs and entire floor assemblies.

BASF y UDLAP lanzan certamen 'Innovar para el Futuro' 2024

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

BASF y la Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) convocan a estudiantes de nivel licenciatura y posgrado a participar en el certamen que celebra su 10° aniversario.

Compatibilizer for Nylon/ABS Alloys

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

CAI Performance Additives’ ST-AN3230 has shown to improve both compatibility and performance of nylon/ABS alloys.

Fundamentos de la medición del color en plásticos

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la importancia de la medición del color en la industria del plástico y una visión general de los instrumentos y tecnologías involucradas.

Curtiss-Wright Receives ASME III Division 5 Certification for High Temp Reactors

| Valve Magazine

Certification authorizes design, fabrication and testing of metallic components to be used in Gen IV high-temperature reactors.