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Lithoz Invests in AMAREA 3D Printing Technology Which Combines Up to Six Different Materials in a Single Print Run
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The company is looking to actively support a new dimension of 3D printed, functionally graded components.
5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.
Does a Scanning Probe Make Sense on a Swiss-Type?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Swiss-types have limited tooling capacity, but there can be advantages to giving up some of that capacity to take advantage of a touch probe — in fact, a scanning probe — to enable in-process part measurements.
Alpla refuerza su presencia en el mercado con adquisición de Fortiflex
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Alpla adquirió Fortiflex, compañía fabricante de envases con sede en Puerto Rico. Así, fortalece la división ALPLAindustrial y amplía su oferta como proveedor integral en la región del Caribe y Centroamérica.
Crece la importación de moldes de inyección en 2023
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El valor de la importación de “moldes para caucho o plástico para moldeo por inyección o compresión” creció 11.3% en el periodo enero-noviembre respecto a todo el 2022.
Mold Software Gives Shops a Proactive Approach to Maintenance Tracking
| MoldMaking Technology
MoldTrax releases feature updates to its MTLinX documentation tracking system to ensure your shop’s molds are running as efficiently and reliably as possible.
Sulapac introduces Sulapac Flow 1.7 to replace PLA, ABS and PP in FDM, FGF
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Available as filament and granules for extrusion, new wood composite matches properties yet is compostable, eliminates microplastics and reduces carbon footprint.
JetSetGo orders 50 Overair eVTOLs for India passenger transport
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In addition to its composite aircraft, Overair will support infrastructure, aircraft operations and training to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable AAM ecosystem.
TFP glass veils prove integral for fiber-metal laminate applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A recent study conducted on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fiber-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits behind using TFP’s nonwovens for consistent, uniform bondlines and interfacial bonding.
Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Machine Tools Continue to Make Gains (Includes Video)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The hybrid machine tool is an idea that continues to advance. Two important developments of recent years expand the possibilities for this platform.
Star Plastics Names New CEO
| Plastics Technology
Star Plastics, a custom compounder, has named Daniel T. McMullen CEO.
Industria de autopartes en México: pronóstico de producción para 2024
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA) estima un crecimiento del 3.1 % en la producción, alcanzando $125,500 millones de dólares en 2024, según datos de enero a octubre de 2023.
Masterbatches Reduce Gloss in PLA and PETG 3D Printed Products
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Insight Polymers & Compounding’s two low-gloss additive masterbatches shown to boost appearance of 3D printed objects.
DN Solutions logra la certificación ISO 50001
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La norma ISO 50001 proporciona un marco para que las organizaciones integren la gestión de la energía en sus esfuerzos generales por mejorar la calidad y la sostenibilidad medioambiental.
Grob Systems Inc. Breaks Ground on Facility Expansion
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The expansion project will add approximately 35% more production and shipping space to the existing facility, as well as create 200 new jobs.
Cartuchos de Allied Machine se montan en herramientas de mandrinado personalizadas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva serie de cartuchos de mandrinado fino ES-Bore está diseñada para montarse fácilmente en el cuerpo de una herramienta personalizada.
How to Build the Right Automation System
| MoldMaking Technology
Seven considerations when developing an automation solution for your customers.
CJ Biomaterials Expands Biobased PHA Technology to a New Food Product
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
South Korea’s leading convenience store chain CU launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA
Kyzen Solvents Provide Ease of Cleaning for Medical Parts
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Metalnox line of solvent products are designed to improve reliability and increase the ease of cleaning in vacuum and vapor degreasing processes.
Tecnología Purity Scanner de Sikora cumple 10 años
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
El sistema de inspección y clasificación de Sikora evita la contaminación metálica en los pellets de plástico utilizados para la fabricación de cables eléctricos.
Keeping Watch on Small Parts
| Production Machining
From watch parts to exotic medical applications, this shop takes on the world of micromachining.
Plastics Processing Pattern Prevails With an Uptick in December
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Like December 2022, the December 2023 index represents increased activity following dips in November.