Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Shelton Machinery, Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery have partnered to form TSM Group, a new parent organization under which the three companies will now operate.
Hasco inaugura centro de servicio técnico para colada caliente en México
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Ante el crecimiento y dinamismo de la transformación de plásticos en México, Hasco invierte en ampliar sus capacidades de servicio al cliente para los sistemas de colada caliente en Querétaro, México.
AEC Extends Warranty on BD Series Blender
| Plastics Technology
Coverage extended from previous term of one year.
AI-powered robotic solutions support high-mix manufacturing
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
AI startup offers automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.
Rectificado de herramientas: mujer galardonada como operaria del año
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El reconocimiento a una mujer como “Operaria del Año” en el concurso inaugural de Anca marca un hito en la industria del rectificado de herramientas. Este premio, otorgado a Lena Risse, destaca su excepcional talento y contribuciones al campo, desafiando los estereotipos de género y abriendo nuevas puertas para la diversidad en la industria.
Mazak Partners With Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
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.
Advanced Inspection of Bottles and Labels
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Intravis shows new system for full label inspection on round, randomly oriented bottles; and redesigned bottle inspection system with more modular design.
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.
Mold Maintenance Continues to Matter: Enhanced Training Program in a New Facility
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
I attended a MoldTrax mold maintenance workshop in 2019 and shared my experiences, and despite changes in ownership, the workshop's remarkable value endures, as discussed in a recent Q&A with the current leadership.
#workforcedevelopment
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.
HP’s 3D HR PA 12 S Polymer Material Creates Smooth Finishes for Cost-Efficient Parts Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The material can be used to create smooth surface finishes, which enables an optimized production process that streamlines postprocessing steps, thereby saving time and further reducing costs for producing complex smooth parts.
Education at NPE2024: More Reasons Than Ever to Attend
| Plastics Technology
NPE attendees will learn about the future of plastics, the important part they play in our evolving industry and how plastics contribute to our daily lives and our circular economy.
Dillon Pin Location Jaws Hold Sensitive Parts Without Deformation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Each jaw is CNC milled to provide maximum accuracy of workpiece location, enabling air chucks to hold sensitive workpieces firmly.
Ross Offers Expertly Reconditioned DPM-4-gallon Double Planetary Mixers
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Ross also offers services for companies that have older Ross mixers and are interested in having the existing equipment reconditioned.
Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2024
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s March 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Unisig Deep Hole Gundrilling Systems, Kyocera Precision Tools, Swiss Steel USA Inc. and more.
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.
Stack Mold System Combines Fast Injection With High Process Repeatability
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Primarily designed for thin-wall packaging applications, the patent-pending mold design by Oerlikon HRSflow brings consistency, simplified maintenance and assembly and a sustainable materials focus.
Hexagon Caesar III software supports hydrogen pipeline analysis, standards
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Version 14 of the stress analysis software — applicable for use with FRP pipes — enables engineers to perform analyses more accurately, following the latest developments in hydrogen codes and standards.
Stack Mold System Combines Fast Injection With High Process Repeatability
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Primarily designed for thin-wall packaging applications, the patent-pending mold design by Oerlikon HRSflow brings consistency, simplified maintenance and assembly and a sustainable materials focus.
RUAG International sells aerostructures business, grows Beyond Gravity space business by 8% in 2023
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beyond Gravity is expanding and modernizing sites, adding AFP and a new facility in Decatur to double capacity.
Impacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Gary S. Vasilash | MoldMaking Technology
Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
Thousandths Increment Core Pin Line Expanded
| Plastics Technology
Progressive Component’s line of TI Pins now includes 267 standard sizes in new, longer lengths.