Micro Welder Enables In-House Mold and Die Repair

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Portable industrial electronic solutions provider Rocklin Manufacturing emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of its MoldMender Micro Welder for workpiece repair.

Sicomin resins used in Olympic windsurfing board construction

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Windsurfers at the Paris 2024 Olympics are competing on composite boards manufactured by Cobra International using Sicomin SR1280 resins.

Airbus to establish aerospace Tech Hub in Japan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Topics identified for the Tech Hub include composite materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation.

Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

VacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.

What Holds AM Back in Automotive Production? GM Additive Lead Describes Advances Needed

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

“If AM were cheaper, we would be doing more of it,” says GM’s Paul Wolcott. Various important factors relate to cost. However, the driving factor affecting cost is speed.

Spee3D’s Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit 3D Prints Large Metal Parts in the Field

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit enables users to replace metal parts in hours instead of days or weeks, thereby minimizing disruption and downtime.

Standardized Extruder Can Be Used Anywhere

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machine can be manufactured anywhere the customer is with the same specifications, design, support and goal to advance their materials.  

The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.
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Snapshot of Why Dynamic Tool Corp. is MMT's 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this 40-plus-year-old engineered tooling solutions provider took the title this year.

Small Batches, Big Success

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

With no minimum order and an impeccable record of on-time delivery, Precision Color Compounds is becoming a force in the color masterbatch business.

Melt Filter, Adjustable Flat Die Make U.S. Debut

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Backflush filter can handle high level of contaminants, while flat die utilizes motorized actuators to effect a lip adjustment.  

GZero expands FFF 3D printing capabilities to second location

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

GZero opens another location in West Chester, Ohio, to optimize the production of fiber-reinforced 3D printed parts for service bureau customers.

Expo Pack México: encuentro con la innovación y tecnología en empaques

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La sustentabilidad, el liderazgo femenino y las nuevas tecnologías son temas centrales de la Expo Pack México 2024, que se realiza entre el 4 y el 7 de junio en la Ciudad de México.

Techniks Tool Group Shrink-Fit Toolholders Enable Flexible Machining

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Standard, slim nose, coolant ported, thick walled and modular toolholder systems are available through Techniks Tool Group.

Mazak Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak is celebrating its 50th anniversary of manufacturing operations in Florence, Kentucky.

Low Temperature Portable Chiller Product Line Expanded

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Mokon now offers the Iceman low-temperature line of portable chillers with dual-circuit capacity control.

CoreTechnologie Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

A revised texture module in the latest version of CoreTechnologie’s 3D printing software 4D_Additive now includes a specially developed texture library for surface finishing that is based on the VDI 3400 guideline.

Horn Turning Grade Performs in Applications With Variable Hardness

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new SG66 carbide grade is suitable for reliably processing highly temperature-resistant and other difficult-to-machine steel alloys.

Con una navegación más intuitiva, PT México renueva su sitio web

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastics Technology México presenta un sitio web completamente renovado en el que destaca una estética moderna y mejoras funcionales para enriquecer la experiencia de los usuarios.

Community, Machines and the Open Road: A Tribute to Barry Rogers

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Machine tool industry stalwart and friend Barry Rogers will be remembered for his passion, kindness and community spirit. A reflection on Barry’s remarkable career and the impact he had on countless individuals.

AddUp’s LevelUp Service Department Fosters Customers’ Industrial AM Capabilities

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

LevelUp endeavors to support customers through every stage of additive manufacturing, including training, application development, machine installation, qualification support and partnering with customers to scale, maximizing their return on investment.

Insertos Walter agilizan el mecanizado de álabes de turbina

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto de botón Walter Tiger-tec Gold WMP45G fue desarrollado para el mecanizado de álabes de turbina, incluidos el álabe, la raíz del álabe y el cabezal del álabe.