How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 2: Material Characterization
| Plastics Technology
Depending on whether or not your chosen material is in the simulation database — and sometimes even if it is — analysts will have some important choices to make and factors to be aware of. Learn them here.
Progalvano Opens Headquarters, Invites Attendees to Open House
| Products Finishing
The Progalvano open house featured a tour of the production facilities and other general activities.
Herr Industrial Promotes Sales Manager
| Products Finishing
Craig Lawrence has been promoted to sales manager at Herr Industrial.
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CCAI Recognizes 2023 Award Recipients
| Products Finishing
The 2023 recipients of the James F. & David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award were recognized by CCAI at its annual awards ceremony.
Anca ofrece una máquina rectificadora neumática económica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La FX5E de Anca, es máquina neumática en su totalidad, con un cabezal neumático y un nuevo cambiador neumático de dos ruedas accionado por levas.
Nueva trituradora de tubos ZRS 2600, de Zerma
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Zerma desarrolló la trituradora de la serie ZRS que puede procesar tuberías de plástico con un diámetro de hasta 2,2 mts y una longitud de hasta 7 mts.
Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Purpose-built facility employs resin transfer infusion (RTI) and assembly technology to manufacture today’s composite A220 wings, and prepares for future new programs and production ramp-ups.
America Makes Announces Open Project Call Worth $6.4M in Funding
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The six topical areas for the Open Project Call 2023 were initiated at AM Technology Roadmap workshops in 2021 and 2022, and focused on needs prioritized for the five topics: Design, Materials, Process, Value Chain and AM Genome.
Arburg México celebró un siglo de logros con clientes, socios y empleados
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Desde Alemania, directivos visitaron Arburg México para celebrar cien años de tecnología y crecimiento global de la compañía familiar dedicada a proveer soluciones para transformación de plásticos.
Horizontal High-Speed Machining Saves Hundreds of Work Hours
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
High-speed machining is the latest change at Blair-HSM South, helping this once old-fashioned shop improve productivity and morale while enabling new work.
Nikon Acquires Avonix Imaging
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Nikon aims to strengthen its X-ray digital inspection solutions by combining its rotating target X-ray sources and proven software with Axonix Imaging’s expertise in the design of configurable systems, controls and product handling.
Index Still Searching for Growth
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
But the good news is that June’s results were nearly a point above May’s.
Romi Offers Machine Tool Rental Service
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Romi MaaS provides access to Romi’s portfolio of high-performance machine tools without the need for a capital purchase.
Multimaterial 3D Printer Developed For Creating Flexible Devices
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New printer uses lasers to create graphene, enabling construction of flexible electronic devices.
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Hot Runners
| MoldMaking Technology
Hot runners deliver the material into the mold to make the part. These systems consist of hot halves, nozzles, gates and temperature controllers — all of which must be monitored, maintained and cleaned to guarantee a quality end product.
CAINTRA: Importante impulsar la inversión de maquinaria en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Cámara de la Industria de Transformación de Nuevo León manifiesta que la inversión en maquinaria y equipo se ha incrementado y ha ganado relevancia en el impulso a la economía nacional.
Zeiss CMM Range Reduces Carbon Footprint
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Zeiss Prismo CMMs are designed for use both in the controlled environment of a laboratory and in the harsh environment of a production line.
Dupont recuerda a Stephanie Kwolek, ingeniera que desarrolló el Kevlar
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Dupont destaca el impacto de mujeres como Stephanie Kwolek quien colaboró para desarrollar una fibra de arámida que ha salvado miles de vidas durante más de 50 años: el Kevlar.
Artificial Intelligence: How It Can Help Your Next Trade Show
| Gardner Web
What exactly is AI and how can you use it for your next trade show? There are plenty more options than just Chat-GPT.
Gripper attachment precisely handles rolled materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: The Autometrix Fusion Gripper, complementary to Radium or Argon cutting systems, easily grips and pulls materials with minimized direct contact and reduced manual effort.
Hydro Chuck Toolholder Promises Precision When Heavy Milling
| MoldMaking Technology
Precision cutting tool solutions manufacturer NT Tool presents Hydro Chuck Omega, designed to eliminate the common issues of chatter, deflection and pullout.
Resins, additives, adhesives and 3D printing solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Arkema’s broad portfolio of products for composites fabricators aim to enhance performance, durability and sustainability.