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Wittmann presenta sus capacidades de procesamiento de LSR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Una tecnología avanzada para el procesamiento de caucho de silicona líquida, a microescala, fue destacada por el Grupo Wittmann con una MicroPower 15/10H/10H Combimould.
Palmgren Mill/Drill Machine Provides Versatile Operation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Mill/Drill combination machine features a large, precision-ground, T-slotted machine table with adjustable feed stops, a hinged belt cover for faster speed changes and heavy-duty tapered roller bearings to support the spindle.
What's So Cool About Manufacturing? Students Use a Camera to Find Out
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Neu Dynamics Corp. collaborates with DVIRC, Ignite-MS STEM/Science and the Pennsbury School District to foster an interest in moldmaking and manufacturing among the younger generation through a state-wide student video contest.
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AddUp Appoints Julien Marcilly to CEO
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Julien Marcilly, who has been with AddUp since 2019 as deputy chief executive officer, stepped into the role of chief executive officer in late 2023, succeeding Frank Moreau.
Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Greenfield Industries
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Through the acquisition, Walter says it can help customers be more productive with effective, durable cutting tools solutions for a broad subset of applications.
Mesamoll: plastificante sustentable de Lanxess para PVC, PUR y caucho
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Lanxess presenta Mesamoll, un plastificante que permite reducir la huella de carbono en un 20 % y es aplicable en una amplia gama de polímeros como PVC, PUR y caucho.
Slide Products Promotes Betsi Burns to Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Effective January 1, Betsi Burns has been appointed the new sales manager of Slide Products.
Nikon SLM Solutions Works With Materialise to Interlink Metal 3D Printing Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This collaboration is designed to equip manufacturers with the right machine and the autonomy to customize their 3D printing processes as the partnership focuses on new Materialise build processors with seamless integration into CO-AM for Nikon SLM Solutions printers.
GKN Aerospace Invests £50 Million to Grow Sustainable Additive Fabrication Capability
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The investment will establish a Center of Excellence in Trollhättan, Sweden, which the company will use to accelerate and scale up production of the groundbreaking technology.
umati abre un showroom en China
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los usuarios de China ahora pueden explorar umati más a fondo y experimentar en vivo y en directo las ventajas de las interfaces abiertas y estandarizadas basadas en OPC UA.
How I Made It: Doug Schulte, Select Machining Technologies
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Doug Schulte was introduced to machining as a young child, often visiting his father at the LeBlond Machine Tool company where he worked in Cincinnati. Here, Schulte — who ended up dedicating his entire career to the industry — shares some of the key insights he’s discovered along the way.
IndyCar's 3D Printed Top Frame Increases Driver Safety
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
The IndyCar titanium top frame is a safety device standard to all the series' cars. The 3D printed titanium component holds the aeroscreen and protects drivers on the track.
The Fantasy and Reality of Raw Material Shelf Life: Part 2
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
For the vast majority of thermoplastics, the stability of the materials can be stated in years, not months. But there are exceptions where shelf life can be a serious issue.
Sistema de sujeción Jergens de clamps para piezas difíciles
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Adaptix se monta en el cuerpo de la prensa en lugar de las mordazas estándar para adaptarse rápidamente a las configuraciones de las piezas.
Machine Monitoring Enhances a Mold Builder's Automation Strategy
| MoldMaking Technology
Through data exchange across all shop equipment and enhanced communication options, software like Scytec DataXchange offered by Shop Floor Automations gives the potential to identify inefficiencies and achieve predictive maintenance quickly via real-time monitoring.
Upgraded industrial 3D printers support continuous fiber capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: Endless Industries offers 3D printing customers integration of its proprietary printhead, software and fiber filaments to achieve the benefits of lightweight composite parts.
Torayca M46X carbon fiber achieves high tensile modulus with 20% strength increase
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Maintaining high strength and tensile modulus exceeding 350 GPa has been achieved using Toray’s nano-level structural control technology.
Partnership Augments LSR Molding Simulation
| MoldMaking Technology
Sigma Engineering and Momentive Performance Materials announce a cooperation to optimize material data for silicone elastomers to make LSR molding simulation more reliable.
Lockheed Martin rolls out X-59 supersonic X-Plane
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites-intensive aircraft demonstrator was highlighted at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and will soon undergo extensive testing prior to first flight later this year.
Vestas to establish second offshore wind blade facility in Poland
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Efforts are ramping up to support the growing demand for offshore wind in Europe, with the wind blade factory starting operations in 2026, and a previously announced nacelle assembly facility in the same location in 2025.
Sujeción de piezas pequeñas mejora el trabajo con husillos secundarios
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop México
Un proceso de rectificado patentado y la aplicación de la fuerza de sujeción exactamente donde se necesita aseguran una sujeción segura y concéntrica con un sistema de pinza que puede ajustarse a todos los tornos de un taller.
Congratulations, You’re a Vice-President
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
New title. Heightened respect from others. What else changes? Almost everything.