Stäubli Appoints New Robotics Director for North America
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.
Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel Material Improves Toolmaking Processes
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The hard strength material enables engineers and manufacturers to produce production-grade tooling up to 80% faster — enhancing strength, corrosion resistance and polishability for diverse applications, particularly medical devices and conformal cooling components.
Presentan el documento "Diálogo con la Industria Automotriz 2024"
| Modern Machine Shop México
El documento reúne la visión de las asociaciones, con los indicadores más relevantes del sector para comprender su estado actual, así como sus retos y oportunidades.
How Production Looks Different for 3D Printed Furniture Manufacturer Four Years Later: AM Radio #50
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Furniture manufacturer Model No. has shown that there is a demand for customizable, sustainable 3D printed tables, chairs and more since we last covered the company in 2020. But today, production looks different.
Volkmann’s Enclosed 3D Printing Conveyors Prevent Metallic Dust Hazard
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The explosion-proof metal powder conveyors aid compliance with the new NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dust and have earned ATEX certification as proven safe for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Jetcam releases JOC 4 nesting software update
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JOC 4 is the first of several major product releases this year that continue on the path of automation, integration and simplifying the performance of complex operations.
Universal Metrology Platform Enables Moldmakers to Scale Up 3D Measurement Data
| MoldMaking Technology
InnovMetric launches PolyWorks 2024, an open digital ecosystem that enables manufacturers to operate and manage 3D measurement data in a way that accelerates product design, development and validation.
Hexcel, Fairmat agreement bolsters U.S. composite recycling efforts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A 10-year agreement between the partners’ Salt Lake City, Utah, facilities will build upon previous agreements for responsible environmental stewardship in industry.
Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.
DOE prize to industrialize WindFloat offshore wind technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FLOWIN cash prize and technical assistance will enable Principle Power and Aker Solutions to explore ways to serialize fabrication, deploy its offshore wind platform for the U.S.
Renco USA brings Lego-style composite building system to construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
After more than a decade dedicated to R&D, evaluation and testing, the company has proven its MCFR building system in a Lakewood Village project in Florida.
AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot para manufactura aditiva ahora disponible para Autodesk Fusion
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
AMAIZE les permite a las empresas de diseño y manufactura imprimir en 3D componentes complejos en forma rápida y eficiente.
Horn Milling Tools Feature Double-Edged Carbide Insert
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Horn is expanding its milling tool portfolio to incorporate types for PTO shafts.
La importancia del flujo en la manufactura de alta complejidad
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Un reporte de McKinsey & Company señala que satisfacer la demanda es un reto cada vez mayor en la manufactura de alta complejidad.
The First American-Made Watch in a Half Century
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
In the latest episode of our View From My Shop series, MMS Editor-in-Chief Brent Donaldson visited the JN Shapiro Watches headquarters and production facility where Founder Joshua Shapiro—a history teacher turned watchmaker—realized his dream of "making a watch from scratch and everything in it."
Diagnosing Defects: Determine True Root Cause Before Adjusting a Process
| Plastics Technology
Common defects can have common causes — flash equals worn mold shutoffs, right? Except when they don’t. Trust your eyes, but verify the root cause before adjusting a process.
Cabka destaca en sostenibilidad con su Informe Anual 2023
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Cabka, especialista en embalajes de transporte reutilizables, logra categoría 'oro' en EcoVadis y supera metas de economía circular con 89% de materia prima reciclada.
5-Axis Machining Centers Transform Medical Swiss Shop
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Traditionally a Swiss machine shop, Swiss Precision Machining Inc. discovers a five-axis machining center that has led the company to substantial growth. (Includes video.)
MMT Chats: ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting and technology.
In Memorium: Alfred Schenkmann, Schenkmann & Piel
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Schenkmann & Piel co-founder, and closely associated with the wood-based panels industry, Schenkmann passed away at the age of 87.
Overcoming the Bottleneck to Customized Manufacturing: Quoting
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Spokbee’s software-as-a-service platform is shaving months off of the quoting and pricing process for 3D printed and other types of configurable products.
Plating Industry Figure Dominick Nole Passes Away at 91
| Products Finishing
Dominick Nole leaves behind life-long contributions in metal finishing, including his role in associations like MFANC and founding Alta Plating.