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Seeing Is Believing: 3D Vision System Enables Bin-Picking Robot
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
With the help of a 3D vision system and robotic arms from FANUC, MetalQuest was able to automate a physically challenging bin-picking task.
AMBA Testifies Before USTR on Supply Chain Resilience
| MoldMaking Technology
AMBA emphasizes the essential role mold builders play in the global supply chain and top areas to consider when developing policies to support its resiliency.
BMF’s MicroArch D1025 Offers Dual-Resolution for Flexible, High-Precision 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This 3D printer with variable print resolution is capable of combining both resolutions in a single build to offer more flexibility and greater efficiency for ultrahigh-resolution applications.
Gerresheimer Announces Two-Stage Expansion in Georgia
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The German packaging company is investing $180 million in Peachtree City, expanding production space for injection molding and other activities there by a total of 194,000 ft.2
Endeavor 3D Integrates Materialise Software With HP Technology to Boost Industrial Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Endeavor 3D is using the CO-AM software platform to power its fleet of HP 3D printers to streamline workflow, reduce manual touch points and increase efficiency through automation, thereby maximizing production output and additive manufacturing capacity.
3D Systems Develops Multimaterial, One-Piece Jetted Denture Solution
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The combination of 3D Systems’ high-speed printing technology with unique materials for the NextDent Jet Denture Teeth and NextDent Jet Denture Base solution is designed to offer superior durability and aesthetics for a better patient experience.
Schenck Process FPM Becoming Coperion
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Name change to become official in August 2024.
3D Printed Human-Operated End-of-Arm Tooling Promotes Safety and Throughput
Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing
Toolmaker and injection molder Zero Tolerance developed a manual tool to enable an operator to quickly place inserts into a mold.
KraussMaffei Automation se traslada a Parsdorf
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En una mudanza sin interrupciones, KraussMaffei Automation dejó su sede en Schwaig para integrarse a la sede central, optimizando logística y fortaleciendo su posición en el mercado de moldeo e inyección.
How has CW changed in the last year?
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Upon his one-year anniversary as editor-in-chief of CW, Scott Francis looks back at some of the brand’s changes and hints at where it might be heading next.
Ceratizit Promotes New President of Americas
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Dan Cope’s new responsibilities include additional business units within the Americas, including Hard Materials Solutions, Round Tool Blanks, Preforms and Private Label.
PTI Seals Deal to Rep Italian Slitter Manufacturer Helios
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
PTi to provide slitters and related components and services to sheet processors in the U.S. and Canada under exclusive agreement.
LS Cable & System invertirá 100 millones de dólares en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa LS Cable & System instalará dos plantas en el Parque Industrialix, en el municipio de Corregidora.
SmartChronos Licensed to Kneader Manufacturer
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Industry 4.0 platform, developed then spun off by compounder Alterra, to be used by X-Compound in its lab.
PVC Compounder Adds Mixing Capacity
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Concord Compounding adds two new Farrel continuous mixers.
PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Beyond Plastic and partners have created a certified biodegradable PHA compound that can be injection molded into 38-mm closures in a sub 6-second cycle from a multicavity hot runner tool.
Xenia presents carbon fiber-reinforced PVDF compounds functionalized for 3D printing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
3D printing materials portfolio now extends from unfilled PVDF to carbon-fiber-reinforced PVDF, adding to the end product’s high performance and chemical resistance.
Moldmaker Highlights Domestic Mold Expertise for Plastics Industry
| MoldMaking Technology
MSI Mold Builders has the ability to develop a full range of injection molds and structural foam molds domestically, meeting the needs of U.S.-based molders.
Glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed recyclate enables Ahrend sustainable office chair
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Envalior 30% glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed material helps Ahrend achieve lighter task chair with closed-loop value chain and reduced emissions.
Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen storage to Toyota Motors North America
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery system to support Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell powertrains developed by Toyota.
From TGIC-Based Polyester Powder Coating to TGIC-Free Alternative
| Products Finishing
Users should be aware of differences in application performance, cure response and coating performance before making the change from a traditional TGIC polyester powder coating to a TGIC-free alternative.
Conferences, Trade Shows, Tours and Events
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing rounds up some of its recent travels — from international trade shows to facility tours to legislative meetings regarding environmental regulations affecting the finishing community.
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