Walter Launches Metalworking Automation Service

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Walter has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft a turnkey automatization process.

5 Steps to Get Started With Digitalization

| MoldMaking Technology

Knowledge, a strong partner, an internal champion and an active regular participation in highly visible data will help smaller mold shops with digitalization.

Zenith Tecnica Manufactures 3D Printed Hardware for NASA Psyche Mission

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The node components designed by Maxar Space Systems were well suited to the advantages of EBM AM due to their complex geometries.

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.

UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Holds Third Round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations

| Plastics Technology

Over 1,900 delegates met in Nairobi to discuss treaty provisions aimed at the reduction of plastic pollution.

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.

ATI Tool Changer Enables Reliable Exchange of Robotic Tooling

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MC-50 provides a solution for quickly changing robotic end-of-arm tooling by hand.

Grupo Hi-Tec destaca la máquina inyectora Yizumi PAC 250 en Plastimagen

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la máquina de inyección de plástico Yizumi PAC 250, con ciclos rápidos y versatilidad en inyección de PET para aplicaciones industriales de pared delgada.      

Thermoplastic composite, tube-shaped preforms for large-volume manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Starting with the sporting goods and bicycle market, French startup 3DiTex targets its continuous preforming system for thermoformable, thermoplastic composite tubes in complex geometries.

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.      

Mold Maintenance Training Courses Teach Mold Management, Upkeep

| MoldMaking Technology

Five comprehensive courses are available through Beaumont’s AIM Institute, which is also creating a new Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence in 2024 for additional education and training opportunities.

Contraction in Processing Slows in October

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

The Gardner Business Index for plastics processing activity jumped a bit in October, though it still contracted as it has since July 2022.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Camille Sackett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Accede Mold & Tool

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Camille Sackett

Dillon Soft Top Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The soft jaws are designed to provide better concentric performance chuck balance, as well as enable a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracy.

Walter y Heller firman un acuerdo de colaboración

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las dos empresas alemanas han firmado un acuerdo de colaboración tecnológica y de desarrollo que se centra en soluciones integradas para la industria del mecanizado.

KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

Eriez Announces New President, CEO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Jaisen Kohmuench will assume the position of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

Reguladores de canal caliente profiTEMP+, de Meusburger

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meusburger resaltó en Plastimagen 2023 esta solución que cuenta con varias funciones para el calentamiento lento y controlado de la colada caliente.      

EV Chargers Made From Renewable PC

| Plastics Technology

SABIC is enabling Charge Amps to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a housing made from certified renewable PC, a first for the industry.  

México: mercado en crecimiento para la maquinaria italiana de plásticos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En 2022, México se destacó como el séptimo importador mundial de maquinaria para plástico y caucho de Italia, alcanzando los 141 millones de euros. ¡Y el pronóstico para 2023 apunta a un crecimiento aún mayor! En el marco de Plastimagen, Mario Maggiani, director de AMAPLAST, compartió sus visiones sobre el mercado mexicano y latinoamericano para la innovadora maquinaria italiana.

Lindner presenta enfoque especial en PET y lavado en caliente

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lindner reveló durante Plastimagen mejoras en sus tecnologías para reciclaje de PET botella a botella y sus capacidades para lavado en caliente de poliolefinas.      

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.