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Kennametal mejora su plataforma de taladrado indexable Drill Fix
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con Drill Fix Pro, Kennametal ofrece una solución rentable para una amplia variedad de operaciones de taladrado.
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.
Informe Anual de Tendencias Globales de PLASTICS en Plastimagen 2023
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
PLASTICS presentó su Informe Anual durante Plastimagen, destacando el crecimiento del comercio mundial y el notable desempeño de la industria del plástico de EE. UU. con énfasis en las conexiones comerciales sólidas con México y Canadá.
Metal Injection Molding Line Launches
| Plastics Technology
Sodick Plustech will apply its two-stage injection system to the particular challenges of metal injection molding (MIM) with a new machine line.
Fast-Cycling Selective Laser Sintering System
| Plastics Technology
Nexa3D announced the QLS 260 for metal and polymer production.
October Marks Seven Months of Finishing Activity Contraction
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity contracted again in October, closing at 44.4, exactly the same as September.
SURVEY: Assessment to Determine Demand and Supply for Skilled Mold Designers
| MoldMaking Technology
What are the current and future states of mold designers and their training? Tell us!
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.
Predefined CNC Package Ensures Quick Delivery for US Manufacturers
| MoldMaking Technology
Siemens is stocking seven Sinumerik 828D system packages covering the most typical standard milling and turning machines at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility.
Lotus launches limited edition electrified E-bike
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The track-inspired Type 136 model is additionally lightweighted with carbon fiber frame and components, and a 300-gram E-bike motor, delivering true dual-use functionality.
FACC sees 23% increase in revenue, beginning of ramp-ups for widebody aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Leading Tier 1 for composites in commercial aircraft sees continued industry recovery, plans 500 new hires to meet increase in long-haul production rates.
America Makes Announces Defense Department Industrial Base Modernization Project Call
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Concept paper and quad chart submissions are due Nov. 29, 2023. The project lead and all project team members must be members of America Makes in good standing as of that date.
JEC, EuCIA partner for new initiatives promoting composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three-year agreement will create institutional- and industry-level activities promoting the benefits of composite materials across all industries.
Matmerize secures DOD award to develop advanced materials using AI
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Development of a polymer informatics capability aims to accelerate the design of low-flammability polymer composites engineering to address critical challenges and improve functionality, fire safety and sustainability.
Evolve Enhances Portfolio With Global Parts Service, Two More Materials
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2023: New parts production service and two more material offerings enable greater commercial access to Evolve’s STEP technology, which can expand application development for STEP production around the world.
Divergent Technologies Acquires Sigma Additive Solutions’ Software, Intellectual Property
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The purchase of Sigma Additive's in-process monitoring software and IP will enhance the efficiency and quality control within the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) platform.
HP Partners With INDO-MIM to Expand Metal Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext: INDO-MIM has initially invested in three HP Metal Jet S100 printers as part of this collaboration and is in the process of becoming a certified partner of HP’s Digital Manufacturing Network (DMN) of leading manufacturers serving international markets across the globe.
Linetec Hires Client Development Manager
| Products Finishing
Linetec welcomes Aaron du Point as a client development manager.
Finland’s Largest Metal 3D Print Withstands Pressure Vessel Test, Vastly Exceeding Expectations
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The pressure vessel was created in cooperation between Andritz Savonlinna Works and the Finish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME), and withstood the nondestructive and destructive tests carried out by LUT University.
Cut Loading Time Through Direct Charge Blending
| Plastics Technology
Direct charge blender loading, a vacuum-powered automation process, can dramatically improve loading time and reduce material costs. In this article, we address ten common questions to help you determine if the systems are right for your facility.
Gardner Business Index - October 2023: 45.4
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) has danced around 45 since June.
As far as components go, October was mostly more of the same relative to September.
Imagine A World Where Polymers Were First
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
One reason for the disproportionate attention that plastics receive in the environmental conversation is that they are newcomers. Perhaps if we had been relying on them for thousands of years, we’d view them differently.