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Metalworking Activity Shows Signs of Stabilizing Contraction
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Metalworking activity continued to contract in what has become a rather characteristic GBI ‘dance.’
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Monaghan Compensation Chucks Convert Standard ER Holders
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Diatool ER Hydraulic Compensation Chucks enable users to convert standard ER holders to a repeatable, steerable hydraulic chuck for more precise machining.
Shape Technologies Group Names New Chief People Officer
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Laurie Johnston will be responsible for the company’s global people strategies and operations.
Seis formas para liberar el poder de la IA en la manufactura
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El mercado mundial de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la manufactura está valorado en 3,200 millones de dólares hasta 2023 y se prevé que crezca hasta los 20,800 millones de dólares en 2028.
First Power from Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project
| Valve Magazine
Developers completed early-stage commissioning work to deliver first-ever power from offshore wind to Massachusetts.
GatorBar introduces sliver-free GFRP rebar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
GatorBar Grip is a non-polyester rebar for concrete reinforcement with enhanced bond strength and now offered with zero slivers.
Digitized Localization Solution Precisely Pinpoints Injection Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
The Hasco Mould Track Systems enables customers to quickly locate stored molds within a shop for more efficient production and process planning.
Scott Bader partners with Bodotex for South Africa, Denmark distribution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Customers in these regions will have quick, easy and reliable access to Scott Bader’s composite, functional polymer and structural adhesive brands.
COMPINNOV TP2 project promotes use of thermoplastics in aerospace
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Completed in 2023, COMPINNOV TP2 explored thermoplastic composites, enhancing the understanding between prepregs and production methods to foster the potential for French aerospace innovation.
Bally Ribbons 3DMAT quartz composite is adopted for future NASA space missions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Named the NASA Government Invention of the Year, the 3D orthogonally woven materials supports structural and thermal performance needs for Orion mission and more.
Acciona Energía, El Ganso develop shoes made with recycled wind blade materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Limited-edition sneakers feature soles composed of micronized dismantled wind blades from a wind farm in Navarra, Spain.
3D Printed Lattice for Mars Sample Return Crash Landing: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employs laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing plus chemical etching to create strong, lightweight lattice structures optimized to protect rock samples from Mars during their violent arrival on earth.
Sudpack Acquires Controlling Interest in Chemical Recycler Carboliq
| Plastics Technology
Carboliq technology applies thermal, catalytic and mechanical processes to liquefy hydrocarbons.
Gama de herramientas de Seco optimiza el procesamiento de piezas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Portaherramientas, insertos PCBN, insertos redondos de carburo y brocas extralargas de carburo sólido son algunas de las novedades que Seco Tools ha introducido recientemente.
Research Project Probes Potential for AI-based Sorting in Postconsumer Polypropylene
| Plastics Technology
Process couples vision-based sorting with efficient decontamination to separate high-value PP.
Kostal inaugura planta de componentes para vehículos eléctricos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La compañía alemana Kostal Automotive inició operaciones en su tercera planta en Querétaro con una inversión de más de 2 mil millones de pesos.
Presentan reporte sobre los retos y oportunidades del nearshoring en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
El ITESM presentó el reporte “Nearshoring: retos y oportunidades para la integración de las cadenas globales de valor en México”, con el objetivo de observar diversos aspectos de la relocalización.
Software Enables Rotomolders to Streamline Scheduling, Machine Planning, Revenue Operations
| Plastics Technology
Software is said to increase plant and employee productivity, automation and customer satisfaction.
A Passion for Innovation in High-Precision, Multi-Cavity Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Boucherie uses its dedicated R&D facility to develop new mold, machinery and automation technologies to stay ahead of the competition.
Lyndex-Nikken Collet Chuck Increases Gripping Force
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
SK collet chucks enables for access to tight spaces and provides better clearance, making it ideal for machining complex parts.
Moldmakers Maximize Tooling Investments With Carbide Drill
| MoldMaking Technology
Among West Ohio Tool’s custom PCD and carbide tooling, the EdgeX4 drill shows consistent precision, reliability and performance for holemaking.
Progressive Components Completes Headquarters Remodel
| MoldMaking Technology
The mold technology and component supplier has completed a facility-wide overhaul of its office and warehouse.