AI Manages Resin Drying Airflows and Throughputs for Energy Savings
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Optional feature automates the process of maintaining process-ready resins at perfect temperatures and varied throughputs, while preventing overdrying and realizing significant energy savings.
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.
Alternativa de acero para herramientas a los moldes basados en S7
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
International Mold Steel muestra el acero para herramientas en frío DCMX, como alternativa al S7 para ahorrar tiempo y dinero en los moldes de plástico.
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.
Metalworking Activity Holds Steady in March
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Overall metalworking activity leveled off in March, but not to a point of concern.
My Journey to an Accidental Career that Became My Passion
David Wynn | Production Machining
“Machining was not the career I chose; it chose me.”
Gardner Business Index - March 2024: 48.1
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up again, .9 points in March. slowing contraction each month so far this year.
Resin Drying Hoppers Offer More Energy Efficiency, Durability and Cleanability
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Drying hoppers provide improved energy efficiency and a durable textured metal exterior finish. Thicker insulation provides a cooler working environment, while polished stainless steel interiors resist material entrapment, and make cleanouts and changeovers faster.
4 Tips for Staying Profitable in the Face of Change
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
After more than 40 years in business, this shop has learned how to adapt to stay profitable.
Resin-Selection Station Conveys Material on Demand
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Powerful, space- and labor-saving station makes the connections and conveys material automatically on command.
Use Purging Compounds to Mitigate Processing Challenges of PCR and PIR
| Plastics Technology
With frequent purging, you can minimize serious contamination issues and get both better results and higher profits.
Wittmann presenta celdas y nuevas tecnologías en inyección en NPE2024
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En NPE2024, Wittmann exhibe cinco celdas de trabajo totalmente integradas, destacando la conectividad 4.0 y la tecnología de vanguardia en inyección.
Soraluce Gantry Machines Handle Diverse Machining Applications
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new High Rail Gantry Machines offer high-speed cutting capabilities, high precision rates and the ability to handle high-volume machining tasks.
VIDEO: Standardization and the Future of Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey discusses their focus on standardization and the future of moldmaking (it’s here to stay!).
Industria 4.0 en el mecanizado de implantes médicos
| Modern Machine Shop México
Conozca cómo LINK, fabricante de implantes médicos, utiliza soluciones de mecanizado y automatización de DMG MORI para una producción desatendida, eficiente y de calidad.
Toray Advanced Composites is recognized for quality excellence
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Northrop Grumman awarded the composite materials supplier with one of its 2024 Supplier Excellence Awards.
Stadler H2 train achieves Guinness World Record title
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Flirt H2 now holds the world record for longest distance traveled by a hydrogen-powered passenger train without refuel or recharge, aided by Type IV composite tanks.
Ocean Winds takes full ownership of SouthCoast Wind project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Madrid-based international company is focused on the joint procurement process for offshore wind in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Mini Hot Runner Nozzle Supports Intricate Geometries, Complex Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: The Star Line Crown Mini, offered through Technoject Machinery, provides edge gate technology in a small package.
3D Printed Hot Runner Nozzles, Pressure Pads Provide Reliable Temperature Handling
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Witosa GmbH, through its distributor DMS, brings the Monolith hot runner nozzle and hardened steel Energy Blocker to the U.S., enabling the reduction in time, costs and improvements in product quality.
3D Printed Hot Runner Nozzles, Pressure Pads Provide Reliable Temperature Handling
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Witosa GmbH, through its distributor DMS, brings the Monolith hot runner nozzle and hardened steel Energy Blocker to the U.S., enabling the reduction in time, costs and improvements in product quality.
Global Composites partners with InCom to expand composite solutions delivery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global Composites is marketing and distributing InCom’s prefabricated composite components to provide more complete and integrated services.