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.