CGTech Vericut software to support iCOMAT tow shearing technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under a new arrangement, iCOMAT will sell and support a dedicated version of Vericut VCP/VCS software in support of its patented RTS process for defect-free steering of composite tapes.

NIAR seeks industry experts for new digital twins study

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute is seeking representatives to assess technology gaps related to virtual commissioning and creation of digital twins.

Eifel Mold & Engineering Celebrates 50 Years in Moldmaking

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

Under the leadership of founder Josef Hecker and his son, Rick Hecker, Eifel has developed a reputation for producing high-quality injection molds, in addition to playing an active role in giving back to the industry.

Bioabsorbable and degradable glass fibers, compostable composite parts

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

ABM Composite offers sustainable options and up to a 60% reduction in carbon footprint for glass fiber-reinforced composites.

Star Cutter Company Acquires Assets of Tru Tech

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Star Cutter Company secures the service, training and spare parts support for Tru Techs’ installation base across North America and Europe.

Schunk Partners With Ready Robotics to Develop Simulation Tool

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Automation Explorer will enable users to interact with Schunk automation technology in an immersive and detailed, physics-based simulation tool.

SolidCAM Software Solutions Streamline CNC Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Westec 2023: SolidCAM’s iMachining provides users with optimal automatic feeds and speeds with the patented Technology Wizard.

Centro de torneado de nueve ejes para mecanizar vástagos de bicicleta

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop México

Un taller comprometido con la automatización para ahorro de mano de obra añadió un centro de torneado de nueve ejes para maquinar vástagos de bicicletas de montaña. El valor de esta máquina compleja es que ofrece un proceso sencillo. Según los propietarios, la curva de aprendizaje fue valiosa.              

TC Transcontinental Installs 'First Ever' BOPE Line in North America

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

TC Transcontinental Packaging will be installing what it says is the first-ever  biaxially oriented PE (BOPE) line in North America.

Portaherramientas inteligente iTENDO² de Schunk

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 316, Schunk presenta el portaherramientas iTENDO², el cual cuenta con velocidades de rotación que alcanzan hasta 30,000 revoluciones por minuto.

Soluciones para un proceso de mecanizado eficiente

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Protecnic llevó a cabo la segunda edición de su Seminario Técnico en Querétaro, en el que se presentaron tecnologías para ayudar a lograr un proceso de maquinado eficiente.

Hillenbrand Completes Schenck Acquisition

| Plastics Technology

New business will join forces with Coperion/Coperion K-Tron, Herbold and others in Hillenbrand’s Advanced Process Solutions group.  

Quality Control Technologies Geared for Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

These latest technology solutions, from noncontact gages to test probes and automated inspection systems, aim to minimize production risks and ensure optimal quality control practices for moldmaking.

Medical-Grade Antistatic Masterbatch for PE Films

| Plastics Technology

Material reportedly efficiently empties powder from packaging materials.  

Solukon Names US Distribution Partners

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Solukon’s distribution partners in the U.S. include DMARK Corp., Hartwig, MAHAR, Phillips Corp. and BahFed.

Production Machining's September 2023 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s September 2023 news highlights include leadership changes, sustainability efforts, industry events and more.

Mujeres líderes en sustentabilidad se dan cita en Plastimagen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El programa de conferencias de Plastimagen 2023 incluirá una conversación sobre sostenibilidad y la economía circular en la industria del plástico en el que tres mujeres visionarias compartirán sus conocimientos y experiencia en este campo. La cita es el 8 de noviembre.            

Producción automatizada en el maquinado de bielas

Emily Probst | Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca cómo una celda automatizada de Mazak revolucionó la producción de bielas en este taller, ofreciendo eficiencia y flexibilidad.      

STLE Announces Leadership Succession Plan

| Products Finishing

Rebecca Lintow is stepping into the role of STLE executive director.

Montachem Will Add Loliware Biomaterial to Product Offerings

| Plastics Technology

Expected agreement will bring Loliware's seaweed-based material into Montachem's European portfolio.

Meltio Software Simplifies Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printing Technology

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Meltio Space robot slicer employs a virtual model of the real robot movement.

Behind Schedule Preparing for CMMC? You Are Not Alone.

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

The Department of Defense appears to be on track to begin a phased rollout of its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessment program by early 2025. What does that mean for defense contract manufacturers and suppliers?