Intelligent Mold Cleaners Support Proper Mold Maintenance

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS is now distributing the CoolingCare Systems from Fado Group, an end-to-end solution with intelligent tutorial, cleaning and maintenance functions.

Trelleborg launches Orkot C620 high-load composite bearings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-strength, low-friction composite is capable of withstanding high loads and stresses over a long service life, targeting demanding applications in all sectors.

ModuleWorks, Cetim partner to simplify cost estimations for manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Capable of supporting composite materials, integration of Self-Drive CAM with TechniQuote software speeds up, enhances accuracy of toolpath-based cost estimation for machining operations.

Omni Tanker, SOMAC CRC partner to improve Australian composites manufacturing

| CompositesWorld

Partnership to create a digital twin of Omni Tanker’s pilot production plant to transform operational and strategic composites manufacturing performance.  

Five Tools to Improve Your Webinar Audience Engagement

| Gardner Web

Learn how to boost engagement in your webinars to keep your audience tuned in and connected to your message. Abby Hull, director of digital products, reviews five tools you can use today in your broadcasts.

3D Printing Helps Push the Boundaries for Green Energy

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Partners in the European HyP3D project say they have reached a breakthrough in high-pressure hydrogen production through 3D printing.

BOFA Offers Compact Printing Filtration, Atmosphere Management

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: BOFA’s 3D PrintPRO 4 unit is part of the 3D PrintPRO lineup, offering a filter exchange design and the company’s Intelligent Operating System (iQ).

Printable Thermoset Polyurethane

| Plastics Technology

Chromatic 3D Materials launched ChromaMotive D65, designed for additive manufacturing.

Formnext 2023 Plans Diverse Supporting Program

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

New to Formnext 2023 is the Service Provider Marketplace, while established events will feature new elements.

Control de temperatura preciso en moldeo: eco-flomo de Engel en Fakuma

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema de control eco-flomo, que Engel introduce en Fakuma, permite un monitoreo continuo de los circuitos de enfriamiento y control para moldeo por inyección.      

AM Solutions Offers Postprocessing Systems for Higher Productivity, Cost Efficiency

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: AM Solutions has developed a range of postprocessing systems for additive manufacturing (AM) to enable a higher degree of automation and streamlining for the entire AM process chain.

Seaweed Packaging Resin Gets Federal Funding

| Plastics Technology

Sway announced the receipt of an NSF grant to help continue developing its seaweed based resin.

Hasco presenta en Fakuma sus innovaciones para digitalización

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Bajo el lema “La digitalización se encuentra en la estandarización”, Hasco presenta sus innovaciones y desarrollos en bases de moldes y canales calientes en Fakuma 2023.        

Pull-wound fiberglass composite 5G utility poles enable easier, faster installation

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

EasyStreet Systems is working with Exel Composites to develop and certify pull-wound fiberglass utility poles aimed at durable, lightweight poles for 5G small cell systems.

AMALLOY Is UAE’s First Locally Developed 3D Printing Alloy

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Technology Innovation Institute says its AMALLOY aluminum alloy powder registers 33% greater strength without compromising on ductility when compared to commercially available AlSi10Mg alloys.

Single vs. Twin-Screw Extruders: Why Mixing is Different

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

There have been many attempts to provide twin-screw-like mixing in singles, but except at very limited outputs none have been adequate. The odds of future success are long due to the inherent differences in the equipment types.

BOY 35 E: innovación en inyección con corriente directa

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Una inyectora de la serie compacta Boy 35 E es operada en el stand de Dr. Boy en Fakuma destacando las ventajas de las redes de corriente directa y optimizando eficiencia y sostenibilidad.  

Tips for Anticipating Hole Conditions

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

When measuring an ID with an indicating plug gage, it is OK to slow down to learn more about the hole being measured and explore for extraneous conditions.

Amplían opciones de financiamiento para el sector inmobiliario industrial

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las áreas de oportunidad para detonar algunos parques industriales se encuentran en los sectores metalmecánico, plástico, eléctrico-electrónico, automotriz y aeroespacial, entre otros.

Dormer Pramet Thread-Forming Taps Machine Range of Materials

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The premium materials used in the HSS-E thread-forming taps provide a balanced ratio of toughness, hardness and heat resistance to the entire tap.

Smart Layer automatiza el monitoreo visual de la manufactura aditiva

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Smart Layer, de Xact Metal, es un software de monitoreo inteligente diseñado para la manufactura aditiva de metal.

Centro de mecanizado horizontal de cuatro ejes de Grob

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 416 Grob presentará una nueva serie de máquinas de cuatro ejes como respuesta a la demanda de una máquina horizontal que combine robustez y dinamismo.