Mexican Media Brands
Transformación digital en mantenimiento: el poder del CMMS
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
En la dinámica cotidiana de talleres y fábricas, el mantenimiento de máquinas y herramientas es fundamental. Sin embargo, ¿qué pasaría si pudiéramos llevar esa gestión al siguiente nivel mediante la digitalización?
Sistemas de reciclaje para devolatilización y descontaminación
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El sistema Omni que Gneuss exhibe en NPE2024 combina el extrusor MRS 130, el sistema de vacío de anillo de agua y el sistema de filtración RSF Genius 150 para procesar hasta 2,200 libras por hora de rPET.
WiM Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Women in Manufacturing Association has elected 20 members to its 2024 board of directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2024.
Sostenibilidad: megatendencia en la NPE2024
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En la edición abril de Plastics Technology México se incluye un adelanto de algunas de las tecnologías más emocionantes que se podrán ver en la próxima NPE2024, la feria de plásticos más grande del continente americano.
AkzoNobel Supports Sustainability With Virtual Reality
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel will be showcasing the virtual reality (VR) training system that it developed as part of its Aerofleet training portfolio.
Walter Surface Technologies Acquires PushCorp Inc.
| Products Finishing
Walter’s acquisition of PushCorp is intended to contribute to the company’s objective of expanding its offerings into robotics for material removal operations.
Boeing announces board and management changes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dave Calhoun announces intent to step down as CEO at the end of 2024, in addition to shifts in board chair and a new Commercial Airplanes CEO.
Threaded Inserts for Metal Ensure Secure Fit When Repairing, Replacing Worn-Out Threads
| MoldMaking Technology
E-Z Lock (Solid Wall) threaded inserts by E-Z Lock come in assortment and installation kits, enabling moldmakers to efficiently repair and reinforce threaded holes.
Construction begins on Boeing Australia MQ-28 production facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 9,000 square-meter Queensland facility will bring new aerospace skillsets and technologies, including composites manufacturing, robotics, testing and assembly capabilities.
Loop Technology launches FibreLINE2X1 for compact composite preforming
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Smaller cell is devised for handling all aspects of the preforming process for the production of small automotive and aerospace parts.
Hot Runner Controller Made to Integrate Into Molding Machines
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: The MOD24, by Fast Heat by Spark Industries, gives mold builders and toolrooms unlimited plug and play while combining the benefits of independent and integrated hot runner controls.
McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.
Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.
Polynt Group enters discussions to acquire Polyprocess
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Decision finalization of acquiring the specialty gelcoats, color pastes and derivatives supplier will be April 2024.
Reduce Downtime and Scrap in the Blown Film Industry
| Plastics Technology
The blown film sector now benefits from a tailored solution developed by Chem-Trend to preserve integrity of the bubble.
A return to JEC World
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on the ways in which the composites industry has changed and also stayed the same based on observations from this year’s JEC World.
Mazak Partners With Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute brings together manufacturers and research institutions to drive innovation in digital infrastructure and security for advanced manufacturing, supply chains and workforce development.
LK Metrology CMM Optimizes Measurement Cycles
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Altera C HA ceramic-bridge CMMs provide volumetric accuracy from 1.3+L/350, repeatability from 0.0013 mm and scanning accuracy from 0.002 mm.
Materialise Software Module Optimizes Data and Build Preparation for Metal LPBF
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The e-Stage for Metal+ software uses physics-based modeling to improve automated support structure generation for laser powder bed fusion.
4 Ways to Establish Machine Accuracy
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.
In the Zone: Bottling Stage
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Hear from industry experts at the Bottling Stage.
Sistema de grabado por láser que ocupa poco espacio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
The Alliance Advantage es un sistema de grabado por láser que ocupa poco espacio e incorpora un láser de fibra óptica con amplificador de potencia de oscilador maestro.