Sistema de impresión 3D inteligente para componentes a gran escala
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Caracol desarrolló un control inteligente para sistemas robóticos de manufactura aditiva a gran escala.
Real-Time Mold Monitor Updated
| Plastics Technology
Progressive Components has released the new Bluetooth CVe Monitor RT, which now operates wirelessly, routing data from the tool to the cloud.
Moldmaking is a Relentless Pursuit of Innovation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Innovation is at the root of mold manufacturing, which includes technology and strategies for mold design, automation, collaboration, communication, talent development, reshoring and sustainability.
Allied Machine Digital Readout Module Improves Accuracy
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 3ETech+ digital readout module provides improved diameter adjustment accuracy of one micron, making it ideal for users who need to hold precision hole tolerances.
PC Copolymer Formulated With PCR Content
| Plastics Technology
SABIC announced the availability of its LNP Elcrin Copolymer, now with higher recycled content levels.
Optimizing Barrel Temperatures for Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
If barrel temperatures are set correctly and screw design is optimized, the extruder will be operating at peak performance, providing maximum profitability. If not, bad things can happen impacting quality and profitability.
PLASTICS Report Shows Strong Global Demand for Plastics
| Plastics Technology
The Plastics Industry Association report shows that the U.S. plastics industry’s trade volume for 2022 grew 9.7%.
#economics
EOS Aluminum Al5X1 Is High-Strength Anodizable Alloy for Industrial 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The aluminum alloy offers light weight, high strength, elongation and corrosion resistance.
Sidel Launches Ultra-Small, Ultra-Light PET Bottle for Liquid Dairy Drinks
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Sidel’s drinkable yogurt bottles from 65 to 150 ml save material and energy in production, and they’re qualified for 100% rPET.
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator makes first flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Maiden flight of the biomimetic adaptable wing establishes baseline for future fuel consumption reductions, sets milestone for ground testing and flights beginning 2024.
Charger Investment Partners expands composites platform, acquires Unitech Composites
| CompositesWorld
Unitech Composites joins two other acquisitions to form Apex Space & Defense Systems.
Cutting Tool Presetter Offers Advanced Productivity in a Smaller Footprint
| MoldMaking Technology
The Lyndex-Nikken E346V+ presetter allows for cutting tool consistency, which in turn results in machining performance consistency.
on lots of electric trucks. . .Grand Highlander. . .atomically analyzing additive. . .geometric designs. . .Dodge Hornet. . .
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
EVs slowdown. . .Ram’s latest in electricity. . .the Grand Highlander is. . .additive at the atomic level. . .advanced—and retro—designs. . .the Dodge Hornet. . .Rimac in reverse. . .
Vomat Coolant Filters Provide Precise Temperature Control
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company’s filters ensure a continuous supply of clean oil for microtool grinding applications.
ChemQuest Adds Director for EMEA Region
| Products Finishing
Wayne Daniell will be fulfilling the role of director for the EMEA at ChemQuest.
Empoderando la sustentabilidad: mujeres líderes transforman la industria
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Durante el panel 'Líderes en la Sustentabilidad de la Industria del Plástico' de Plastimagen 2023 cuatro destacadas mujeres compartieron sus ideas y estrategias en economía circular, reducción de huella de carbono y compromisos ambientales, que están dando forma al futuro sostenible de la industria del plástico.
Sandvik Coromant Furthers Sustainability Commitment
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Following validation from the Science Based Target initiative, Sandvik Coromant is working toward several revised sustainability goals.
Attentive Employees Support Large Customer Base
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
As a Products Finishing Top Shop, this company’s success with offering a variety of finishing services would not be possible without its employee dedication and the pride that’s been instilled in them to produce quality products for its long list of customers.
#workforcedevelopment
Discover Metalworking Technologies Targeted to Mold Shops
| MoldMaking Technology
What EDM, automation and machining technologies are currently available to the mold manufacturing industry? MMT has compiled a list of some of the latest.
Advanced Drainage Systems to Build New Florida Manufacturing Facility
| Plastics Technology
New manufacturing facility will complement other ADS facilities in the southeast region.
Shipping/Receiving in Manufacturing: Yahaira Bermudez, Ramona Campbell and Elizabeth Colin
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Three women share their journeys to shipping/receiving in manufacturing, and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
Fast-Cycling Selective Laser Sintering System
| Plastics Technology
Nexa3D announced the QLS 260 for metal and polymer production.