Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology. 

Certified RTM Digital Micrometer Measures Replica Tape

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Testex Digital Micrometer from Gardco is designed for precision with a bright digital display, memory for 250 readings and more.

5 Hot Runner Tips for Moldmakers and Molders

| MoldMaking Technology

Best practices for initial hot runner tryouts and effective preventive maintenance.

AkzoNobel Upgrades Chinese Location to Meet Coatings Demand

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel's Suzhou plant receives a 14 million euro upgrade, set to double marine and protective coatings capacity by 2025 and meet growing market demand in China.

Wheelchair racing glove demands met by CRP USA composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The strength, durability and light weight characteristics of 3D printed Windform XT 2.0 athletic gear facilitates Paralympics Gold Medalist Tatyana McFadden’s enhanced agility and comfort.

Modular equipment achieve continuous, versatile composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: IPCO highlights its novel precision scattering system designed to process recycled/reclaimed composite materials, as well as the multi-stage ThermoPress double-belt press.  

Vabo Composites supports superyacht winter garden installation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extensive composite superstructure refit highlights ability to quickly and efficiently manage complex projects, cooperate with various partners.

High-Feed Milling Insert Addition Adds to Mold Machining Optimization

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: New 6-millimeter inserts for the Iscar Mill-4-Feed enhances free cutting action capabilities for extreme material removal rates.

Blaser Swisslube Coolant Minimizes Tool Wear When Machining Titanium

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Skytec metalworking fluids are well suited for titanium machining because they minimize tool wear and reduce the number of tool changes without compromising process reliability.

Mito to introduce graphene to EV energy storage innovations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Project initiatives for a multifunctional adhesive and addressing EV battery challenges are expected to change the dynamics of energy storage adoption.

KiMuRa project welcomes composites manufacturers to join recycling effort

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Exel Composites, alongside industry partners, transform composite waste into cement through co-processing. Incentivizing participation aims to improve project scale and effectiveness.

Planefibra embraces a movement aiming to reposition GFRP tiles in Brazil

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recent prejudices threaten to undermine the product’s ESG benefits, which Planefibra is taking steps to negate.

4 Benefits of Virtual Reality in Mold Design

| MoldMaking Technology

Virtual reality (VR) can revolutionize mold design training by providing an immersive and interactive learning experience.
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The Automation Event for CNC Machine Shops

| Modern Machine Shop

Get sensible, real-world automation solutions during this half-day workshop co-located with IMTS 2024.

Nidec DED Metal AM Printer Features Large Build Envelope

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The company says this large-format 3D printer expands the capabilities of laser powder DED 3D printing.

Patents Granted for AIM3D Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

AIM3D announced four patents protecting extrusion topology and a solution for pellet processing.

LeoShape Collaborates With Formlabs for 24-Hour Custom-Made Orthopedic Solutions

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

LeoShape and Formlabs are partnering to streamline the orthopedic solution process, increase speed and enhance precision to deliver tailor-made orthopedic solutions to patients.

Thin-Film Sensors Integrated Directly Onto Cavity Surface

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Fraunhofer IST researchers say the wear-resistant thin-film sensors are deposited onto the tool surface, enabling direct temperature and flow measurements in critical areas of a mold.

Okamoto Surface Grinders Provide Smooth Table Tracking

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Okamoto highlights its ACC-SA1 MDI controlled Saddle Type surface grinders, designed with three grinding cycles and a rigid wheelhead assembly to enable high-precision grinding and extended machine life. 

Production Machining's July 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s July 2024 news highlights include new company facilities, industry events, sustainability efforts and more.

All World Machinery Coolant System Supports Deep-Hole Drilling

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: All World Machinery Supply introduces the self-cleaning SpindleShot high-pressure coolant system, with deep-hole drilling and assorted precision capabilities.

Vision Miner Completes Acquisition of AddWise

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The acquisition combines Vision Miner’s experience in printing high-temperature performance materials with AddWise’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.