Fresadora de Zimmermann mejora la estabilidad en el mecanizado pesado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea de máquinas FZU/FZP42 ofrece un diseño termosimétrico que incorpora un carro Z guiado centralmente.

Tecnología de inyección sostenible para piezas de plástico de alta calidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Desde piezas microscópicas hasta ensamblajes complejos, la austriaca FUSO se destaca en la fabricación de piezas plásticas de alta tecnología con el apoyo de Grupo Wittmann.

7 Lessons From General Atomics on AM for Aircraft Part Production

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A manufacturing leader overseeing the way additive manufacturing is transforming unmanned aerial systems (UASs) offers observations about succeeding with 3D printing as an aircraft production process.

On the radar: Biomaterials take center stage in composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CW provides examples of current developments and collaborations in sustainable fiber development, accessibility.  

Sirius Aviation reveals hydrogen VTOL aircraft, the Sirius Jet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, the composites-intensive vehicle will take flight in two version options by 2025.

Automation-Ready Nondestructive Inspection CT Systems

| MoldMaking Technology

Nikon Metrology has launched VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 inspection models designed for automated operations across the production sector.

Composites industry activity stayed steady in January

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

The GBI: Composites Fabricating contracted in January to about the same degree it did in December, representing a move in the right direction.

GF Piping Systems introduces nonmetallic lug-style Butterfly Valve 565

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lightweight, corrosion-free composite- and plastics-based end valve enables efficient disassembly of filters, tanks and other installations.

Composites lab launches fresh rebrand to highlight material services

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: With new logo and rebranding in hand, Composite Test & Evaluation Ltd. invites industry and potential partners to learn more about its decades experience in material, evaluation services.

Toray celebrates commissioning of expanded Torayca T1100 production line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Doubled carbon fiber production capacity at Toray’s Decatur, Alabama, plant will support rising demand in U.S. defense.

Aptera secures $33 million to fund initial phases of solar EV production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Community-led Accelerator Program will contribute to the procurement of low-volume tooling and the buildout of product-intent BinC, adding to $100+ million received over the last couple of years.  

Top Shops 2024 Is Now Live

| Modern Machine Shop

The Top Shops 2024 survey for the metalworking market is now live, alongside a new homepage collecting the stories of past Honorees.

Estrategias avanzadas para el secado eficiente de resinas plásticas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Descubra estrategias avanzadas de secado que pueden mejorar la eficiencia y calidad en la fabricación de productos plásticos.

Postobón y Enka firman acuerdo para el reciclaje de PET en Colombia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Postobón avanza en la ruta hacia el uso de 50 % de material reciclado en sus botellas para 2030. La firma con Enka asegura el suministro de resina EKO PET, aprobada para alimentos.

Robot-Ready Grinding Systems for High-Speed Production

| Products Finishing

Advanced rotary surface grinders now come “robot-ready” to facilitate integration with third party robotic arms and fully automate the process from loading to unloading.

Talleres de realidad virtual, opción de capacitación para la industria

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Como parte de la plataforma de capacitación en línea Tooling U-SME, de la AMT, se destacan los talleres de realidad virtual como una opción de capacitación innovadora para la industria.

3D Printer Manufacturer Now Offers Bio-Based, Recyclable Printing Materials

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

This collaboration gives customers a highly efficient process that eliminates production waste, minimizes energy consumption and enables flexible, localized, on-demand production with a smaller environmental footprint.

New Scale Robotics Partners With FANUC to Automate Manual Gaging

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

This new partnership will enable the automation of manual gaging processes, helping manufacturers eliminate bottlenecks and improve productivity.

America Makes Names Winners of EARTH Project Totaling $1.2 Million

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Recipients of America Makes’ EARTH project awards will explore sustainable approaches for reusing and recycling additive manufacturing materials and designs. Their initiatives are expected to make substantial contributions to reducing waste, conserving energy and mitigating carbon emissions

Sistema AM de Renishaw ofrece una visión detallada de la manufactura

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con el lanzamiento del sistema RenAM 500 Ultra AM, Renishaw amplía su serie RenAM 500 de sistemas de fusión de lecho de polvo láser.

Metalworking Activity Starts Year With Slowing Contraction

Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop

The GBI: Metalworking welcomed the new year with slowed contraction of components for the second month in a row.
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High-Performance, Cost-Effective Volumetric Feeder

| Plastics Technology

New unit can handle a wide range of materials in various forms.