Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

 Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.

Meltio Robot Cell ofrece una solución de brazo robótico plug-and-play

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La célula robótica ofrece una solución plug-and-play intuitiva que permite a los clientes recibir una célula lista para usar en la impresión 3D robótica en metal.

The Keys to Combining High- and Low-Volume Production

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Process expertise and precise production planning enable the Kinetic Company to produce both high- and low-volume jobs requiring machining, grinding, heat treatment and other processes.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Presents Solvent- and Chromium-free Pretreatment

| Products Finishing

Henkel has expanded its production capacities in Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants.

Exclusive Insights From Formnext Forum Austin

| Additive Manufacturing

AMT — The Association for Manufacturing has partnered with Additive Manufacturing Media, Gardner Business Media and Mesago Messe Frankfurt to bring new Formnext events to North America.

Asahi Kasei Expands Coating Capacity for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators

| Products Finishing

Asahi Kasei is expanding its capacity for coating Hipore lithium-ion battery separators.

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

Dura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

| CompositesWorld

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity

| CompositesWorld

Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.

Degreaser Tackles Tough Industrial Cleaning Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Liquid ProClean Degreaser by Madison Chemical is well-suited for cleaning machinery and equipment, as well as molds, completely removing any oil or grease.

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

E-Beam Expands Ohio Facility

| Plastics Technology

Adds 52,000 square feet to Lebanon plant.

Combining Functions With User-Defined G & M Codes

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

CNC programmers gain flexibility when using custom macros to define G and M codes themselves.

EOS Names Advanced Manufacturing Solutions its Northwest Distribution Partner

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Solutions will carry the full line of EOS polymer and metal 3D printers.

Small-Footprint SLS Machine Can Operate in Where Space is Tight

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

A new Powder Recycling Station (PRS) is an optional accessory available in 2024 which works in tandem with the printer to automatically recycle unused powder currently in the system and mix it with fresh material.

Big Daishowa Enhances Boring Tools With Vibration Damping

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Smart Damper technology shortens the distance from the damping mechanism to the cutting edge, which is the source of vibration.

Jabil inaugura su tercera planta en la ciudad de Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo de las nuevas instalaciones de Jabil es apoyar a clientes de los sectores de energía, automotor y transporte, entre otros.

The Importance of Barrel Heat and Melt Temperature

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

Barrel temperature may impact melting in the case of very small extruders running very slowly. Otherwise, melting is mainly the result of shear heating of the polymer.

Plastics Europe lanza hoja de ruta para transición a plásticos circulares

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Descubra los objetivos detallados, las predicciones sobre la sustitución de plásticos fósiles y las recomendaciones para la cadena de valor que Plastics Europe recomienda en esta hoja de ruta.