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How to Make Data Work for Mold Productivity and Performance
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The use of digital workflows improves the impact of mold design libraries, conformal cooling and machine learning.
Wittmann Shifts Some Production out of Austria
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Manufacture of several core products, including specific models and sizes of injection molding machines, automation and auxiliaries have shifted out of Austria and into Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 15th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the twelfth quarter of project work (October-December 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit. In this period, our main effort focused on the development of a set of Digital Twins (DTs) using the Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) technology with application on parts rinsing simulation.
How AI is improving composites operations and factory sustainability
| CompositesWorld
Workforce pain points and various logistical challenges are putting operations resilience and flexibility to the test, but Industry 4.0 advancements could be the key to composites manufacturers’ transformation.
Veteran-Owned Metal Finishing Company Recognized
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Andrew Kossowski recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 State of Florida Veteran Business Owner of the Year.
Reciclaje en México: industria en auge con metas ambiciosas
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La industria del reciclaje en México avanza con paso firme, con metas ambiciosas para el 2025 y 2030. Conozca los logros y compromisos del sector.
How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces
Peggy Malnati | Modern Machine Shop
Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.
Arburg Eyes Assembly Plant in North America
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The 101-year-old German company will continue to manufacture machines from its sprawling operation in the Black Forest, but for the first time it will add assembly outside of the country.
AM 4 AM’s HiperAL Aluminum Alloy Offers Enhanced Mechanical Properties for Lightweight Applications
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The high-performance aluminum alloy has been specifically designed for additive manufacturing and is well suited space, aeronautic and automotive lightweight applications.
Airbus video highlights RACER compound helicopter first flight
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Launched as part of a Clean Sky 2 program, a compound design — rotor, split fixed-wing, propulsive propellers — uses composites to cut fuel consumption and emissions by 20%.
Variable Geometry End Mills Add to Moldmaker’s Cutting Options
| MoldMaking Technology
VGM-NIK and VGM3-AL end mill addition to OSG USA’s Hy-Pro Carb VGM series.
GTL validates LH2 composite dewar tanks for use in aviation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Test results exceeded expectations regarding holding hard vacuum, heat load, rapid chill-down and hydrogen fraction goal, leading to flight prototype fabrication.
AMBA Applauds U.S. Administration’s Retention of Chinese Mold Tariffs
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) congratulates the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for retaining the 25% tariffs on imported molds, tooling and dies.
11th Hour Racing sponsors IMOCA to advance competitive sailing diversity, sustainability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional support will be provided for IMOCA projects related to building with alternative material sources, a carbon fiber recycling pilot project, increasing opportunities for female sailors and more.
NIAR receives $10 million NASA funding for high-temp advanced materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Specialized research program will develop, mature and implement composites and other novel materials for use in hypersonic vehicles.
Video: AM for Repair of Large Shafts
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Wind power shafts that might once have been scrapped are now returned to service. See the robotic directed energy deposition (DED) and shaft preheating system developed by Ikergune, Izadi and Talens.
End-Of-Arm-Tooling, Bottle Leak Testing and More
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Miami-based supplier of various plastics technologies also featured a melt-temperature testing system, closed-loop cooling manifolds and its successful mold crane offering.
Tezmaksan CAM Software Streamlines Robotics Programming
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
RoboCAM is designed to eliminate the complexities of robotics programming, making it accessible to operators of all skill levels.
Deliberate Mismatches for Easier Mold Manufacture and Improved Part Appearance
| MoldMaking Technology
Basic principles for applying deliberate mismatch in the area between the core and cavity and between two matching plastic parts.
Honor Your Scope
Miles Free | Production Machining
Your quality system’s scope statement minimizes risk as well as describes what you do.
Eastman y Lubrizol mejoran la adhesión en TPE sobremoldeados
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Eastman y Lubrizol mejoran la fuerza de adhesión de TPE sobremoldeados en el copoliéster Eastman Tritan TX1501HF, promoviendo el uso de materiales sostenibles.
Engel Reorients Global Business, Adds Production in Mexico
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Austrian maker of injection molding machines and automation announced at NPE2024 that it will establish optimized sales, logistics and production structures for its three major regions: Europe, Asia and America.