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Six-Axis Top-Entry Robot Debuts
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Absolute Robot will debut the MaxCW10-1600A+B+C 6-axis top entry robot, featuring additional axes and updated control, as well as a Fanuc cobot automating a vertical press.
52 % de mexicanos identifican envases reciclables, según encuesta
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El Triángulo de Möbius no solo es el símbolo del reciclaje, sino también una herramienta clave para identificar materiales en envases plásticos.
Prices of All Five Commodity Plastics On the Way Up
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Despite earlier anticipated rollover in prices for most of the volume commodity resins, prices were generally on the way up for all going into the third month of first quarter.
Nidec Universal Head Enables Versatile Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The compact universal head enables better accessibility between the tool and the workpiece, as well as improved surface-finish quality, greater motion range and high-efficiency machining under ideal machining conditions.
Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.
New 15-Ton, All-Electric Shuttle
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Plastiblow demonstrates double-station, quad-head machine making 500-ml HDPE bottles.
Verisurf Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Validate software is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment while maintaining model-based digital continuity.
Meltio, One Off Robotics Develop Robotic AM Work Cell for Cost-Effective, Reliable Metal Part Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The system offers a deposition rate of up to 1 kg/hr to create clean parts that are fully dense and mechanically equivalent or superior to those created from traditional manufacturing.
Novastar Solutions Named Farsoon Distribution Partner
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Novastar now distributes Farsoon’s open, industrial-grade metal and plastic 3D printing machines to customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, Valve Gates and Controls
| MoldMaking Technology
An examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runner system maintenance.
AddUp and Anatomic Implants Collaborate on FDA Submission for 3D Printed Toe Joint Replacement
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Anatomic Implants has chosen to use AddUp’s FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine to qualify the implant for submission to the FDA. The FormUp 350 is able to produce varying complex geometries with fine detailed lattice structures, which are well suited for implantable medical devices.
Foro ANIPAC 2024 revela perspectivas de la industria del plástico
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Tendencias como el nearshoring, así como los desafíos ambientales y regulatorios fueron abordados por los ponentes del foro perspectivas de la industria 2024.
Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus
Lori Beckman | Modern Machine Shop
A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.
President of Sames North America Assumes Role as President, Sames Americas
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
In this expanded role, Regan Murray will maintain the oversight of the company’s North American operations, spanning the USA, Canada and Mexico, while also spearheading the management of the teams in Brazil and Argentina.
Fresas para insertos cerámicos de extrema dureza de Walter USA
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las fresas M2472 y M2473 con insertos indexables de botón cerámico proporcionan una fiabilidad y dureza óptimas para aumentar la productividad.
Aspen Aerogels invierte 270 millones de dólares en Nuevo León
| Modern Machine Shop México
En Apodaca, Nuevo León, Aspen Aerogels inauguró dos plantas de producción en las que invirtió 270 millones de dólares.
Composites association demonstrates composites circularity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: EuCIA is offering demonstrators of its Eco Impact Calculator LCA tool, and holding discussions about its initiatives in composite materials circularity, including a recent position paper and the EU-funded REFRESH project.
XlynX’s PlastiLynx PXN crosslinking primer enhances polymer adhesion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
PFAS-free diazirine primer makes surfaces receptive to all manner of adhesives, including epoxies and polyurethanes, outperforming alternative options by 150-350%.
Smart Assistant Bridges Injection Molding Skills Gap
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: MAX the Process Advisor, as well as free presentations and training by RJG Inc.
Sigmatex achieves ISO certifications for U.K. operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ISO14001 and ISO45001 endorse commitment to sustainability principles at an organizational and industry level for Sigmatex’s carbon fiber products, as well as a focus on safety and employee health.
Photothermal tomography system enhances composites NDT
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: Austria-based voidsy GmbH introduces the 3D V-ROX system, facilitating fast, contactless and nondestructive inspection with added efficiency and safety.
People in composites: February 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
This month’s new hires and personnel updates in the composites industry include Gurit, Teijin Ltd. and CRP Technology.