Omron Automated Mobile Robots Provide Reliable Transport
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The MD-650 and MD-900 AMRs are designed to safely pick up, transport and drop off pallets and cargo.
PPG Reviews Strategic Alternatives for Architectural Coatings Business in U.S. & Canada
| Products Finishing
PPG is reviewing its architectural coatings business in the U.S. and Canada. The company affirms that the review is routine strategic in nature.
Pinzas eléctricas permiten una producción flexible
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las pinzas eléctricas 92W, de Destaco, funcionan completamente sin aire comprimido.
March 2024 Technology Roundup Highlights
| MoldMaking Technology
In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present the breadth of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry, from cutting tools to software to hot runner products, that have been shared this month.
What You Need to Know About the Design and Operation of Maddock Mixers
| Plastics Technology
Designed properly, all entering solid polymer fragments and certain types of PE gels entering the Maddock mixer can be trapped and dispersed into the matrix resin. But many are not properly designed. Here’s what to look out for.
Studer's Automation, Entry-Level Solutions Take Center Stage
| Modern Machine Shop
At its 2024 Music Motion Meeting, Studer AG showed off its entry-level line of grinding machines, as well as its newest universal loading system.
Stellantis México busca consolidar la cadena de proveeduría del sector automotriz
| Modern Machine Shop México
Stellantis México firma convenio de colaboración con la Asociación Mexicana de Secretarios de Desarrollo Económico para consolidar la cadena de proveeduría del sector.
Haimer Partners With TCM Group to Distribute Tooling Technology
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The TCM Group will rely on Haimer as a strategic supplier in the field of toolholders, shrinking, balancing and presetting machines in the core business of tool management.
WiM Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Women in Manufacturing Association has elected 20 members to its 2024 board of directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2024.
AMBA Announces 2024 Mold Builder and Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award Recipients; Inaugural 2024 Emerging Leaders Rising Star Award
| MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA), based in Indianapolis, IN, recently held its annual conference in Grand Rapids, MI, where they honored outstanding individuals and companies in the mold building industry.
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IHEA Announces Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit
| Products Finishing
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA) will be holding the Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit in October.
SkyNano opens new Tennessee facility for carbon management technology R&D
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 20,000-square-foot space enables the cleantech startup to hire additional team members, tackle larger projects and advance low-carbon composites development, high-performance batteries and more.
Airtech, AES partner to grow LFAM applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Airtech will provide extensive AM support, while AES commits to exclusive use of Airtech products, all of which will further materials development, market strategies and design practices.
Freeform Injection Molding Now Integrated With Desktop Injection Molding Machine
| MoldMaking Technology
Injection molding machine supplier APSX-PIM now offers a comprehensive desktop FIM package using Nexa3D’s technology to 3D print molds, design parts.
HyWaSand demonstrates large-series production potential for automotive TP sandwich components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Storage compartment flap for truck interior produced via fully automated continuous fiber thermoplastic sandwich molding technology shows suitability for series manufacture.
Voith announces hydrogen storage cooperation with Weifu Hi-Tech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New deal with Chinese auto firm will develop and commercialize Type IV tanks for European, U.S. and Asian business markets.
1:4 Speed Multipliers Available to Live Tool Lathes
| MoldMaking Technology
Distributed through Platinum Tooling, Heimatec speed multipliers are now available in 24,000 max. styles for North American customers.
Corvette E-Ray wins Best Performance Car of 2023
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The GM Corvette Z06 sports Carbon Revolution carbon fiber wheels, cutting weight, increasing range and providing a noticeable difference in driveability.
Episode 42: An Interview with Robin Deal, Hubbard-Hall
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Hubbard-Hall wastewater treatment specialist Robin Deal discusses the latest trends in wastewater management.
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Continuum Powders Creates Energy Partnerships With Priority Power and AirGas
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Continuum is contracting to secure some of the industry’s greenest sources for power and argon gas. When the entire combination of the new renewable energy sources are added with its proprietary process, the company anticipates a total energy consumption of nearly zero.
Turning Fixed-Body Plug Gages Inside Out
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Fixed-body mechanical plug gages provide fast, high-performance measurement for tight-tolerance holes.
Adaptador de collets GDS mejora la productividad del rectificado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema de sujeción µGrind se ha personalizado para adaptarse a los requisitos de las máquinas rectificadoras de ANCA.