Axalta Partners With Xaar to Provide Sustainable Digital Paint Technology
| Products Finishing
Technology can contribute up to a 40% reduction in CO2 for two-tone vehicle manufacturers.
México: hub de componentes para vehículos eléctricos en Norteamérica
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La regla que establece el T-MEC de incrementar el contenido regional a 64%, a partir del 2024, es vista como una oportunidad para atraer más inversiones al país.
Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.
Hot Runner Cooling Design Lowers Energy Consumption, Maintenance
| MoldMaking Technology
Oerlikon HRSflow says the HRScool Evo’s design eliminates separate, active water cooling for the hot runner pin’s hydraulic cylinder, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%.
9T Labs to host Composites United Innovation Day event in Zürich
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites industry is invited to attend “Innovation through Collaboration” on Sept. 21, 2023, an in-person event showcasing various collaborative projects with an emphasis on sustainability.
Vertical Aerospace eVTOL prototype goes down during uncrewed test flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The U.K. company has confirmed the Aug. 9 accident that resulted in significant aircraft damage and potential setbacks.
Rock West Composites delivers composite assembly fixtures for NASA PASS program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Nine-by-nine-foot fixtures were designed with tight tolerances for thermal and moisture stability, supporting NASA’s push to enable in-orbit construction of hardware for future space programs.
Blum-Novotest Expands Into New Kentucky Headquarters
| MoldMaking Technology
Footprint growth provides capacity to better support customers and partners, as well as educate, train and demonstrate Blum-Novotest measurement and testing technologies.
Fakuma 2023: Sprue Picking Without Cycle-Time Hit
| Plastics Technology
Boy and igus collaborate on sprue picker that removes sprue outside of the platens, eliminating impact on cycle time.
Avances en planta de selección de residuos San Juan de Aragón
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La planta de selección de residuos San Juan de Aragón, que forma parte del plan Basura Cero, tendrá la capacidad de procesar hasta mil 200 toneladas de basura.
Infrared Oven Cures, Drys, Preheats Fast
| Plastics Technology
Ideal of parts, laminates and coatings.
A Tour of The Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Facility
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
The company's Belton manufacturing site in Texas is growing to support its various 3D printing applications for mass production in industries such as automotive and aerospace.
Pascal Engineering Clamp Provides Fast Actuation Speed
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new swing clamp model PLA features a radial, gothic-arch swing mechanism and durable coating ensures that fewer clamp replacements are necessary.
Centro de fresado y perforado USC-M de Unisig
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: En el stand 314, Unisig destaca el centro de fresado y perforado USC-M, el cual permite realizar operaciones de fresado y perforación profunda en la misma plataforma.
Fire Suppression System Uses Alternative Chemical Agent
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The upgraded system enables the protection of larger areas, simpler installations and easier maintenance.
L.S. Starrett Appoints New Strategic Accounts Manager
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Seth Downing has over 10 years of experience in tool manufacturing focusing on the industrial, retail and automotive channels.
Prevent Plating Problems with Critical Inspections
| Products Finishing
Tanks and their contents should be regularly inspected visually and analytically. When a quality issue arises, it is important to quickly pinpoint where the main problem is by checking which parameter is out of line.
Fabricantes de moldes requieren tecnología de punta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Especialistas del sector de moldes coinciden en que los fabricantes de moldes requieren tecnología de punta adecuada para cada proceso de producción.
Benchtop Spectrophotometer Aids in Color Measurement
| Products Finishing
Benchtop spectrophotometer provides color control and precision in color measurement technology.
Neste Announces Agreement to Produce Bottles Using Renewable & Recycled Material
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Neste’s RE, incorporating recycled and renewable material, will be used in making PET bottles.
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: Manufacturing Shop Owners — Adria Bagshaw and Tanya DiSalvo
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Two women share their journeys to ownership and give advice to anyone seeking a career in manufacturing.
MMT Chats: Minco Tool & Mold & ASPM Go Big Together
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This combination of moldmaking and molding companies offers one-stop full service from conception to completion. MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges speaks with Project Management Manager Jeff Lucas to understand their current capabilities and challenges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.