Mezclador gravimétrico JCGB, de Matsui

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El mezclador gravimétrico JCGB, que Matsui resaltó en Plastimagen, tiene capacidades de procesamiento de hasta 60 kg/h de material y un tamaño compacto.      

Kennametal Partners With American Precision Museum

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The American Precision Museum will showcase Kennametal tools in its makerspace, where visitors can explore and learn about different machining solutions.

Machine Tool Considerations for Today's Mold Builder

| MoldMaking Technology

Machine rigidity, spindle speed, power and control options that run complex programs smoothly are vital to meet the industry’s surface finish and speed requirements.

ModuleWorks y Mitsubishi Electric anuncian acuerdo de colaboración

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El acuerdo les permite a ambas empresas fomentar su cooperación y acelerar el desarrollo de la próxima generación de soluciones de automatización y control industrial de Mitsubishi.

Random Thoughts on Manufacturing, Innovation, What We Appreciate, and More

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Here are several mini-columns merged into one. Take these thoughts all at once or in small doses.

Reconnecting with the composites industry

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW reflects on this year’s CAMX, the current state of the composites industry and looks ahead to 2024.

Prolay 7Q 3D Offers PLTM Technology for Polymer, Composite Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Prolay 7Q can produce components 1.5 to 5 times faster than conventional AM methods and produce parts with different layer thicknesses in a single process.

Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.

Six Years in the Waiting, PLASTICS Igniting a ‘Spark’ at NPE

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New features of NPE2024 aim to “bring the whole plastics ecosystem together to innovate, collaborate and share findings.”  

Portable Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner Ideal for Large, Complex Surfaces

| MoldMaking Technology

MAX Series from Creaform’s flagship HandySCAN 3D lineup leverages AI-powered algorithms that provide optimized tracking for 3D scanning during dimensional inspections, product development and reverse engineering.

DumoLab's biodegradable arch enables biocomposite concrete alternatives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Terrene 3.0 is a compression-dominant arch developed as a multidisciplinary research project composed of natural fiber-reinforced sand and other biomaterials that delivers eco-friendly, less energy-intensive building methods.

The potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.

Oerlikon HRSflow: soluciones para multicavidades y pared delgada

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastimagen 2023, Oerlikon HRSflow destacó sus soluciones de colada caliente que aumentan la flexibilidad y la sustentabilidad en el moldeo por inyección.            

Lab Extruder Easy to Operate, Performs Better

| Plastics Technology

Relaunched machine offers higher efficiency, shorter delivery times and increased cost effectiveness.

Bioplastic Manufacturing Company PlantSwitch Completes Early Growth Funding Round

| Plastics Technology

Nextpoint announced a $2 million investment, part of a $7.7 million raise for PlantSwitch, which uses agricultural waste to manufacture plastic.

Welding is not bonding

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.

The Value of Tool Monitoring on Rotary Transfer Machines

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.

Plastimagen 2023: Marea Azul transformó residuos plásticos en esperanza

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las 10.156 toneladas de residuos plásticos recuperados durante Plastimagen 2023 fueron el insumo para producir 5,200 cubetas, 5,000 vasos y 4,000 platos, así como canjear 200 despensas que fueron entregadas a la comunidad de Acapulco, afectada tras el paso del huracán Otis.      

Sistema de tallado de engranajes GMTA presenta un diseño modular

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

German Machine Tools of America presenta la plataforma de máquina modular Profilator 300-V, la cual está equipada con uno o dos husillos portapiezas en un diseño compacto.

Finsa presenta el Índice de Desarrollo Industrial

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Se trata de una herramienta de monitoreo ante el impacto del nearshoring en México. Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila los más preparados para aprovechar la oportunidad.

Walter AG Partners With Heller to Integrate Machining Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The two companies aim to test, optimize and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes.

Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.