Reshoring Initiative 1H 2023 Report Announces Upward Trends

| MoldMaking Technology

Geopolitical risk and industrial policy drove the first half of this year’s announcements, indicating exceptional progress in U.S. reshoring.

Gundrill Tool Extends Hole-Making Productivity for Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Minimized downtime, enhanced machine productivity and the ability to drill interruption and cross holds are some key features behind the Iscar Tri-Deep gundrill.

Offshore wind turbine construction begins for South Fork Wind 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 130-megawatt utility-scale wind farm off the coast of Long Island leads state efforts to install 9 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035.

UMaine BioHome3D meets sustainability, strength and durability goals

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Data collected from one year of outdoor testing reasserts the 3D-printed, bio-based structure’s viability to address housing challenges, sets the stage for future development.

EPA Issues Final Rule on Methane Reduction

| Valve Magazine

Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits.  
#regulations

Serie ALG de Sodick está diseñada para proporcionar un mecanizado estable

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie de electroerosión por penetración de Sodick está diseñada para proporcionar un mecanizado estable que se adapta a diversas necesidades de automatización.

Oben expande su negocio de películas BOPA en Estados Unidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Desde noviembre de 2023, Oben es proveedor directo de películas BOPA en Estados Unidos y Canadá, tras alianza estratégica y expansión de su mercado.        

Nikon Metrology Systems Provide Non-Destructive Inspection

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 models are designed for automated operations across the production sector.

Avances de México en el acuerdo para la nueva economía del plástico

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El 4° Informe del Acuerdo Nacional para la Nueva Economía del Plástico en México revela avances en la gestión de residuos plásticos, superando las expectativas globales. Vea cómo la industria plástica está liderando el camino hacia prácticas más sostenibles y eficientes. 

SurTec Acquires Aluservice

| Products Finishing

Aluservice is part of the SurTec Group after being acquired by the company.

SKF traslada parte de su operación de Busan a México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Como parte de su estrategia de regionalización, SKF transfiere parte de su operación desde la fábrica de Busan, en Corea, a China, India y México.

Video: Reinforcing (and Joining) Parts After 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Reinforce 3D has developed a method that can be applied to strengthen 3D printed parts by feeding continuous fiber and resin through them. The technique also enables joining parts of various materials and manufacturing methods.

LED Signal Tower Available in White, Cleanroom Ready

| Plastics Technology

Werma’s eSIGN LED signal tower is now available in white, with a variety of signaling modes.

The Case for Higher-Performing Metalworking Fluids

| Production Machining

Machine shops have the opportunity to enhance their profitability by choosing the proper metalworking fluids for each machining application.

ERP para manufactura, de Epicor

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Epicor presentó en Plastimagen 2023 su ERP con herramientas concretas para las plantas de producción y transformación de plásticos.      

Harrington Acquires PumpMan

| Valve Magazine

Acquisition will complement Harrington’s range of products and solutions.  

GenSwiss Merges With Utilis AG

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The partnership supports the companies’ strategies to develop more CNC Swiss-type machining products.

Swancor introduces eco-friendly epoxy hardener for PCB recyclability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the use of EzCiclio low-dielectric epoxy hardener, PCB manufactures can make recyclable, reusable products for electronic applications.

Cast Plate Aluminum Alloy is Suitable for Production Mold and Dies

| MoldMaking Technology

Alimex Precision in Aluminum introduces its 7000 series ACP7 mold material, featuring high mechanical properties, material stability and good machinability.

Airbus starts production of Galileo Second Generation satellite featuring composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Manufacturing of six state-of-the-art GNSS satellites uses composite structures from Beyond Gravity, will augment current Galileo constellation.

Husky Celebrates Opening of State-of-the-Art Service Center in Indiana

| MoldMaking Technology

The injection molding equipment and services provider augments its operational and service capabilities in the Americas, reaffirmed by 70 years in business.

Freeform Injection Molding Eases the Path to Medical Device Product Testing

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

A development and manufacturing service provider is using dissolvable molds to build injection molded silicone prototypes.