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Large Plants Plan High Rates of Capital Spending in 2024
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Gardner Business Media’s Capital Spending survey projects a modest decline of 7.4% in machine tool spending next year. While job shops are taking a wait-and-see posture, large plants plan robust spending with machining centers leading the way.
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Big Daishowa amplía su gama de productos integrados con Smart Damper
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Big Daishowa mejora las herramientas de mandrinado con amortiguación de vibraciones.
Extrusión de película: claves para entender materiales y equipos usados
| Plastics Technology México
Explore la optimización en extrusión de películas, abarcando desde el control de calidad hasta la adaptabilidad de materiales y diseños de equipo para diversos usos.
Cobot Creates 'Cell Manufacturing Dream' for Thermoformer
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Kal Plastics deploys Universal Robot trimming cobot for a fraction of the cost and lead time of a CNC machine, cuts trimming time nearly in half and reduces late shipments to under 1% — all while improving employee safety and growth opportunities.
Finishing Activity Continued to Contract in November, Closing at 43.6
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity has now contracted for eight months in a row, not unlike other manufacturing segments tracked.
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Profiles of 2023
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology's profiles feature insightful interviews and stories about professionals and their experiences in the moldmaking industry. Here are the top five most-viewed profiles of 2023 based on Google Analytics.
Señalan requerimientos del sector aeroespacial en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
En el municipio de Celaya, el Clúster Aeroespacial del Bajío y Cofoce organizaron un encuentro de negocios donde reunieron a empresas compradoras con proveedores locales del sector aeroespacial.
PFAS-Free Process Aid Eases Switch for Extrusion Processors
| Plastics Technology
Aimed at blown film, pipe, and wire and cable, two grades are reportedly compatible with other additives used in these processes.
Reciclaje de envases flexibles: tendencias y tecnologías
| Plastics Technology México
El Proyecto CLIPP+ es un innovador proceso de extrusión con inyección de sc-CO2 y desgasificación a vacío que mejora la calidad del plástico reciclado proveniente de films impresos de poliolefinas.
Una mirada al futuro de la inyección: sostenibilidad y digitalización
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En entrevista con el director de ventas y posventa de Arburg, Gerhard Böhm, y con los líderes de Arburg México, obtuvimos valiosas perspectivas sobre los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrenta la industria de la inyección de plástico, así como las proyecciones para el mercado mexicano.
Covestro Compounding Facility Certified Circular for Polycarbonate
| Plastics Technology
The Covestro compounding facility achieved ISCC certification and will offer Makrolon RE grades.
Injection Molding Shipments Continue Slide, Extrusion a Bright Spot
| Plastics Technology
North American shipments of injection molding machines declined for a third straight quarter, while single- and twin-screw extruders sales grew in the third quarter, according to PLASTICS.
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Syensqo becomes new Solvay specialty materials company
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Syensqo represents what was Solvay Composite Materials, focused on delivering disruptive material technologies and supporting growing customer needs.
Ford Trucks chooses Hexagon Purus to equip FCEV heavy-duty truck
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A purchase order for Hexagon’s Type 4 hydrogen vessels will aid in the development of an FCEV prototype per Horizon Europe’s ZEFES program decarbonizing long-haul trucks in Europe.
DOD awards $3.7 to Qarbon Aerospace to enhance thermoplastics production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Qarbon Aerospace will focus on the design, development and manufacture of a thermoplastic composite structure for defense aviation components requiring icing protection.
Annual AMBA Report Highlights Wages, Workforce and Trends
| MoldMaking Technology
The “2023 Wage and Salary Report” provides a comprehensive analysis of U.S. mold building job classifications and benchmarking data.
Coriolis highlights C1.2 compact AFP system for multi-material applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New developments regarding productivity, maintenance and ergonomics make this enhanced composite placement system well suited for the production of complex parts.
Mold Welding, Polishing and Engraving Services Meet High Demands, Craftsmanship
| MoldMaking Technology
High-Tech Laser & Polishing has been supporting mold builders and molders since 1985 with multiple services targeting mold maintenance and repair.
SCABAEGO project develops bioactive composite that supports healing of broken bones
| CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer IFAM researchers and partners combine biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone and bioactive glass to 3D print custom-fit structures for bone fracture sites.
Stratolaunch TA-1 test vehicle completes captive carry flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The flight was the 12th for the company’s launch platform Roc and the first carrying the Talon-A testbed vehicle with live propellant, in preparation for its first powered hypersonic flight.
EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight
| CompositesWorld
The demonstrator aims to evaluate the operational advantages of integrating hybrid-electric distributed propulsion, with specific emphasis on CO2 emissions and noise level reduction.
Carbon Revolution awarded OEM program, sets sights on additional NA facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The carbon fiber wheel manufacturer and supplier has been awarded a total of 18 vehicle programs over the last couple of years, and is now looking to build capacity.