Hemco Corp. Enclosures Protect Robotic Processes

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The enclosures are designed protect robotic processes from contamination and personnel from hazardous fumes.

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.

A3 Commemorates 50 Years as an Organization

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Association for Advancing Automation now represents more than 1,280 member companies around the world.

Bandera to Run 5-Layer Blown Film Line at NPE2024

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Italian machine builder bucks trend among blown film suppliers to run production line in Orlando, May 6-10.  

ModuleWorks se asocia con DN Solutions en el desarrollo de software para máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

DN Solutions aprovecha los recursos de desarrollo de software de ModuleWorks para avanzar en sus ciclos de mecanizado automatizados y soluciones asistidas por el usuario.

Company Announces Color of the Year

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Axalta Coating Systems’ 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year is Starry Night.

Robotic Automation Options for Vertical Turning Centers

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Custom robotic machine tending systems designed for specific high-volume machining applications can yield significant productivity and product flow benefits.

Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser

| MoldMaking Technology

Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.

Extensive Evaluations Build The Plastek Group’s EDM Arsenal

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

Sinker and wire EDMs selected for speed, volumetric accuracy, surface finish, reliability, cost of ownership and extensive warranty.

Your One-Stop Shop for All NPE2024 News

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

From pre-show coverage to post-show coverage — with at the show coverage in between — you can rely on Plastics Technology to keep you informed on all things related to NPE2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.