Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining June 2024

Jan Schafer | Production Machining

Precision Machining activity trended downward again in June.

Herramientas para el mecanizado a alta velocidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

M.A. Ford presenta la fresa TuffCut XT9 serie 380N, que está diseñada para el mecanizado a alta velocidad de titanio, Inconel, aceros para herramientas y materiales similares.

Allied Machine & Engineering Furthers Sustainability Efforts

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Allied Machine aims to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels.

Biesterfeld becomes exclusive distributor for Gen 2 Carbon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recycled carbon fiber products will be introduced to new markets and industries via Biesterfield’s international network.

Harper International to build scientific line for pitch carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pilot-scale equipment will be used by InnoTech Alberta starting in 2025 as part of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge, producing bitumen-derived carbon fiber.

Composites industry activity continued to contract faster in June

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

Composites Fabricating’s second month of contraction, also reflected in other industry segments, suggests larger factors are at play.  

Ultra-light woven reinforcement fabrics enhance space-grade parts

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: TeXtreme is showcasing its TeXtreme 0/90 woven fabrics, demonstrated through customer Kerberos Engineering’s satellite solar array.

Zenvo unveils composites-intensive Aurora hypercar models in U.K.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Aurora Agil and Tur are making a European public debut, backed by carbon fiber bodywork and Formula 1-derived technology.

Henkel Presents Cleaner and Coater Technology

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Henkel's white paper details a one-step cleaner and coater technology for metal pretreatment, reducing process steps, energy use, and water consumption.

How Do You AI?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Artificial intelligence tools can help finishing businesses function better. Here are some suggestions on where to start.

Push-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.

Digital Readout Device Enhances Hole Boring Precision

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Tight-tolerance-diameter mold and die operations are aided through Allied Machine’s Wohlhaupter 3ETECH+ external digital module providing improved visibility.

Líderes discuten economía circular del plástico en Colombia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, Cempre Colombia y el Ministerio de Ambiente organizaron un foro sobre la Ley 2232 de plásticos de un solo uso, reuniendo a líderes empresariales y gubernamentales.  

Allied Machine & Engineering Furthers Sustainability Efforts

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Allied Machine aims to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Accessories Provide Faster Cycle Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom is showcasing a range of machining accessories designed to work intuitively with Citizen machines.

A Means to Streamline Automation Communication

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This software-centric technology aims to facilitate the connection between a robot and various other key elements of an automated, machine-tending process.

En Querétaro inauguran laboratorio de innovación y electromovilidad

| Modern Machine Shop México

Ubicado en la Universidad Politécnica de Santa Rosa Jáuregui, el laboratorio permitirá la investigación y desarrollo de motores y sistemas de vehículos eléctricos.

AI-Powered Robotic Solutions Support High-Mix Finishing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

AI startup offers automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.

DN Solutions VMC Enables Seamless Machining of Complex Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: The DVF 5000 Second Generation features a large table, increased work envelope, faster speeds and other enhanced features.

Portaherramientas retráctiles de Techniks Tool Group permiten un mecanizado flexible

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Techniks Tool Group indica que sus portaherramientas de ajuste por contracción presentan una baja excentricidad de la herramienta para una carga de viruta uniforme.

Fastems Software Streamlines Automation, Sustainability Efforts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MMS 8.2 automation control software is designed to help manufacturers achieve sustainability goals, especially in the area of high-mix manufacturing.

New Bottle Base for Nitrogen-Dosed Products in 100% rPET

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Sidel’s new StarLITE-R Nitro offers an alternative to petaloid bases with equal performance in a wide range of 100% rPET bottle sizes.