Cetec ERP System Prevents Slowdowns in Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Pre-Allocation feature simplifies the purchasing and material planning process and prevents unnecessary inventory from sitting on the shelf.

Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 5: Metallocenes

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

How the development of new catalysts—notably metallocenes—paved the way for the development of material grades never before possible.

ABB Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Michigan

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has expanded its Auburn Hills facility with a 30% increase in facility space.

Chuck Jaws Achieve 77% Weight Reduction Through 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Alpha Precision Group (APG) has developed an innovative workholding design for faster spindle speeds through sinter-based additive manufacturing.

Mini Control Offers Central Conveying for Small Plants, Work Cells

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: System supports vacuum conveying systems with up to three vacuum pumps and a maximum of up to 12 receivers.   

Altana Announces New Leadership

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Prof. Dr. Frank Richter named new chairman of Altana’s supervisory board.

JEC World 2024 highlights: Glass fiber recycling, biocomposites and more

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW technical editor Hannah Mason discusses trends seen at this year’s JEC World trade show, including sustainability-focused technologies and commitments, the Paris Olympics amongst other topics.

Artificial Intelligence Manages Changing Conveying Conditions

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Billed as an industry first, controls autonomously adjusts the conveying system in real-time to move material under optimal conditions.    

Customizable Hot Runner Controllers Range

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Athena Controls highlights five controllers that provide features or enhancements for increasingly precise hot runner temperature regulation.

Bales Metal Surface Solutions Installs New Nickel Plating Lines

| Products Finishing

The installation has doubled the finishing supplier’s nickel line capacity.

Insertos roscados garantizan un ajuste seguro al reparar o sustituir roscas desgastadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

E-Z Lok ofrece los insertos roscados E-Z Lok (Solid Wall) para metal, incluidos tanto el surtido como los kits de instalación.

Product Finishing’s 2024 Top Shops Benchmarking Survey Deadline Approaches

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Taking this year’s Products Finishing’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey? Respondents are urged to complete the survey by April 30, 2024 in order to be considered as a qualifying top shop.

Wintriss presentará consejos para la selección de sensores y configuración para la protección de troqueles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La presentación pertenece a la “Serie de webinars sobre tecnología de estampado en México” para proporcionar a las empresas mexicanas información sobre las tendencias tecnológicas en la industria del formado de metales.

When to Use a Diaphragm Chuck

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The accuracy and repeatability of these chucks make them well suited for a number of workholding applications, including turning and grinding.

EHang secures production certification from CAAC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With production, type and standard airworthiness certification under its belt the AAM company is cleared for mass production of the EH216-S.

Electric Servo Cylinder Enables Detailed Valve Pin Control, Energy Efficiency

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Yudo USA features Yu Drive II Eco, a compact solution that doesn’t require a separate controller, operating only by combining injection machine signals.

Archer successfully completes multiple battery pack drop tests for Midnight aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proprietary battery pack design integrated into a composite battery enclosure passed extreme impact scenario simulations, setting the stage for upcoming for-credit testing with the FAA.

Acciona to build wind blade recycling plant in Spain by 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Waste2Fiber facility will use a proprietary thermal method to separate wind blade materials for reuse and will have a processing capacity of 6,000 tons of material/year.

Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2024)

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The market for pressure vessels used to store zero-emission fuels is rapidly growing, with ongoing developments and commercialization of Type 3, 4 and 5 tanks.  

Vacuum Degreaser Cleans Up a Messy Situation

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By replacing its immersion parts washer with a vacuum degreasing system, this machine shop is much more efficient, saving the company money, man hours and the health of the operators.

Horn Toolholder Features Multiple Coolant Connections

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The 224 grooving system features internal coolant supply that is fed directly to the insert via the clamping finger or directly to the flank face via a hole.

Crece la exportación de la industria automotriz en el primer trimestre del año

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer trimestre de 2024 se exportaron 824,971 vehículos ligeros, lo que representó un crecimiento de 11.29 % con relación al año previo.