Cuatro preguntas al considerar un centro de maquinado horizontal

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

En comparación con los centros de mecanizado vertical, los centros de mecanizado horizontal (HMC) ofrecen el potencial de mejores tiempos operativos de husillo, tiempos de ciclo y productividad. Aunque vienen con una etiqueta de precio alto, su mayor productividad puede ser significativa en talleres de todos los tamaños, como lo ha experimentado Valley Tool.

Powder Coating 4.0: Smarter, Faster, More Efficient and Connected

Peggy Malnati | Products Finishing

New tools reduce cost and waste, lower manufacturing footprint of powder coating operations.

Con Blueone Solutions, Erema y Lindner se unen por el reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Blueone Solutions, una colaboración de Erema y Lindner, busca establecer nuevos estándares en reciclaje y gestión de residuos de plásticos.

Processor Turns to AI to Help Keep Machines Humming

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

At captive processor McConkey, a new generation of artificial intelligence models, highlighted by ChatGPT, is helping it wade through the shortage of skilled labor and keep its production lines churning out good parts.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining July 2023

Jan Schafer | Production Machining

Precision machining activity for July was steady with June.

Acoplamiento en moldeo: puntas de boquilla y manguitos de bebedero

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México

Examinamos por qué un mal acoplamiento entre la punta y el manguito afecta el moldeo por inyección. Aquí veremos qué buscar y cómo solucionarlo.

Fall Ecoat Bootcamp Scheduled for October

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The Electrocoat Association’s Fall 2023 Ecoat Bootcamp will take place in Raleigh, NC, October 3-5, 2023.

Medidores de agujeros ajustables: funciones y configuración

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

Descubra cómo funcionan los medidores de agujeros ajustables y los componentes clave para obtener mediciones precisas.

Composite lamination equipment, laminator belts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Schott & Meissner, Kastilo and Held Technologie join Allertex of America in featuring double belt presses, high-quality laminator belts and more.

Metalsa inaugura planta de producción en Guanajuato

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En la nueva planta de Metalsa se fabricará el chasis para la siguiente generación de la camioneta Tacoma, de la armadora Toyota.

AR Iron Powder Coating Division Achieves AAMA Certification

| Products Finishing

AR Iron's powder coating division has achieved AAMA 2604 and AAMA 2605 certification.

LyondellBasell Acquires Producer of Recycled Compounds

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

LyondellBasell completed the acquisition of the Mepol Group of Italy and Poland

Archer developments accelerate Midnight eVTOL path to market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In tandem with Q2 2023 financial and operation results, Archer secures a $215 million investment, Midnight receives special airworthiness certification and an agreement is reached with Boeing and Wisk for autonomous flight collaboration.

Covestro Adelie solar car makes debut in Leverkusen

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites-intensive fourth-generation model by the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team, backed by Covestro, prepares for the October 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters progress industrial partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A signed MOU covers multiple projects and work packages related to the H225M helicopter’s engineering, EWIS design and manufacturing, MRO, composites design and more.

In-Mold Solution Drives Dynamic Process Optimization, Data Transparency 

| MoldMaking Technology

The sensXpert platform provides a “customer-centric” approach, enabling moldmakers and plastics processors to measure and monitor temperature and material behavior inside the mold for real-time data and full manufacturing transparency.

KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.

SAMPE launches new report on the state of the technology industry

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The inaugural release of SoTIR, in conjunction with a free summer webinar series, summarizes the latest composite and advanced materials industry advancements and trends.

Dufour Aerospace announces composites airframe, nacelle and tail suppliers for Aero2 drone prototype

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The uncrewed, hybrid-electric, tilt-wing cargo transport aircraft will feature an all-composite airframe and composites-intensive nacelle and tail.

Inside the Premium Machine Shop Making Fasteners

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

AMPG can’t help but take risks — its management doesn’t know how to run machines. But these risks have enabled it to become a runaway success in its market.

Production Machining's August 2023 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s August 2023 news highlights include new company leadership, new headquarters and facilities, advanced manufacturing technology events and more.

JEOL Installing Metal 3D Printer at Cumberland Additive

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

This will be the first installation of JEOL’s E-beam system in North America, giving it new opportunities to demonstrate the abilities of the system in a dedicated environment for additive manufacturing.