Sandvik Coromant Grooving Tool Provides Stable Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The CoroCut 2 system features an improved clamping finger design, which offers a higher clamping force and better side stability.

Powder Coating Week 2024 Offers Education and Networking

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

On March 11-13, 2024, this event for powder coaters will combine training, presentations, technical sessions, tabletop exhibits, roundtable discussions, expert panels and social activities. 

CEPAL presenta plataforma de iniciativas clúster

| Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma de iniciativas clúster de la CEPAL busca dar visibilidad, potenciar la cooperación recíproca y fortalecer las múltiples iniciativas de articulación productiva en la región.

Composites end markets: Energy (2024)

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Composites are used widely in oil/gas, wind and other renewable energy applications. Despite market challenges, growth potential and innovation for composites continue.

Evident Digital Microscope Camera Provides High-Quality Imaging

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DP75 digital microscope camera simplifies the microscopy imaging process, enabling users to concentrate more on their work.

Briquetting Manufacturer Tools Up for Faster Turnaround Times

| Modern Machine Shop

To cut out laborious manual processes like hand-grinding, this briquette manufacturer revamped its machining and cutting tool arsenal for faster production.

Contraction in Moldmaking Activity Slowed According to GBI

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

The moldmaking index almost bounced back to November’s reading but stopped one point shy, as most components slowed or stabilized contraction in December.
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HGG Profiling Software Suites Increase Material Usage

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The ProCAM and ProCAM Lite software suites are designed to increase throughput in profiling applications.

Compromiso Global de Plásticos: logros y desafíos para la sostenibilidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Thais Vojvodic, de la Fundación Ellen MacArthur, ofrece una perspectiva sobre lo alcanzado y los retos a futuro del Compromiso Global de Plásticos.

Motion Names Cleland SVP, Strategy and Markets

| Valve Magazine

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a provider of industrial technology solutions, named Chris Cleland to senior vice president of Strategy & Markets, effective immediately.

Dual-Shaft Mixers for High-Viscosity Dispersions and Suspensions

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The Ross FDA-1500 has a maximum working capacity of 1,500 gallons and features a dish-bottom stainless steel mix vessel with a 50-psig dimpled heating/cooling jacket.

Siemens Expands Additive Manufacturing Initiatives

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has added new AM technology to its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub and plans to establish an AM advisory board.

Inversión en autopartes: récord de USD$15 mil millones para México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Expansión, nuevas empresas y consolidación de niveles impulsan el crecimiento de la inversión para la industria de autopartes en regiones mexicanas clave.  

US Merchants Makes its Mark in Injection Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In less than a decade in injection molding, US Merchants has acquired hundreds of machines spread across facilities in California, Texas, Virginia and Arizona, with even more growth coming.

Gardner Business Index - December 2023: 44.3

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up .9 points, recovering almost one of November’s two lost points. 

Weiler Abrasives Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Mary Beth Martino will oversee the company’s global financial activities.  

AM Investment Trends

| Additive Manufacturing

At AMT’s MTForecast 2023 — an event which aimed to help manufacturers develop their business strategy — I discussed equity investments in additive manufacturing.

Sherwin-Williams 2024 Aerospace Coatings Calendar Winners

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The annual program recognizes the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity of aircraft painters and designers who rely on Sherwin-Williams aerospace coatings.

Bulk-Bag Filler Equipped with Pallet Dispenser

| Plastics Technology

Between 14-16 pallets can be loaded for staging into the pallet dispenser.   

SensXPERT wins Best of Industry Award for Digital Mold technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Providing real-time insights into manufacturing processes, the company’s measurement and testing technology was nominated as an innovative and breakthrough solution for industry.

TPI Composites deal with Nordex grows wind blade production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extension of the 10-year collaboration with Nordex sees two new lines added to its Türkiye facility to serve domestic and export market needs.

First Airbus A350 crash confirmed in Haneda

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Shortly after touch-down, a JAL A350-900 aircraft recently collided with a De Havilland Canada Dash 8. Exact circumstances are still unknown.