Durable Ultra Matte Powder Coating Helps Meet Aesthetic Goals

Interpon D2525 Flat Matt from AkzoNobel provides surfaces with a durable, ultra matte finish.

Zillow for Machine Tools?

The ability to see spec-by-spec comparisons between machine tools made Techspex.com immediately popular. Now, the machine tool search engine boasts a fresh new look and 5 must-see upgrades.

Omni-Pac, HP Join Forces to Transform Molded Fiber Production, Reduce CO2 Emissions

The companies say this pioneering collaboration will drive digital transformation and sustainability in the packaging industry.

El software CAD/CAM actualizado de Cimatron agiliza el diseño de moldes

La versión Cimatron V16, de Cimatron, cuenta con nuevas características en todas las áreas del producto, incluida una nueva interfaz de usuario limpia.

Services to Help Blow Molders Convert to rPET

Sidel launches “RePETable” range of services as “one-stop” solution to efficient adoption of rPET for bottle production.

Bio-based Elastomer for Biopharmacuetical Tubing

Avient introduced its Versaflex elastomer formulated with bio-derived content.

MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Mold Design

Want to learn about collaborative mold design or a plan to reduce back-end troubleshooting?

Ineos, EGN y Tomra se unen para reciclar poliestireno posconsumo

El proceso, que trabajan en conjunto Ineos, EGN y Tomra, permite cerrar el ciclo del PS en niveles de calidad para envases en contacto con alimentos.

Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Cutting Tools

Cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal, and are one component of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear and surface finish.

Video Tech Brief: CNC Screw Machines a Solution for Overcoming Labor Shortages

CNC screw machines can exceed job shop productivity and enable manufacturers to overcome perpetual employment gaps.
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Fixtureworks Pneumatic Clamp Fasteners Reduce Setup Time

The product lineup includes ball-lock pneumatic fasteners, ID holding, pin holding single- and double-acting pneumatic clamping fasteners.

Sintavia Receives Strategic Investment from Lockheed Martin

The equity investment will support continued development of Sintavia’s proprietary thermodynamic designs and components.

Creció 13.92 % la producción automotriz en el primer semestre de 2023

De enero a junio de 2023 se produjeron 1,892,635 vehículos ligeros y se exportaron 1,560,206 unidades.

Ceratizit Standard Will Aim to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Ceratizit says the new standard will offer an increase in transparency with carbon footprint at a product level.

On the radar: Technologies for lifecycle analysis (LCA)

Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.

Modulus launches professional platform exclusively for advanced materials

The new community platform aims to provide members with a centralized hub of industry content and a more focused networking for more meaningful industry advancement.

Face Mill Holder With Damping Vibration Control Supports Far-Reaching Operations

Big Kaiser, a member of the Big Daishowa Group, offers the new SDF57 arbor-style face mill holders, what it claims is the largest and longest milling tool, which could have important benefits for moldmakers.

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

How Norsk Titanium Is Scaling Up AM Production — and Employment — in New York State

New opportunities for part production via the company’s forging-like additive process are coming from the aerospace industry as well as a different sector, the semiconductor industry.
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Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en la programación CNC

Sebastián Vázquez, de Hexagon Manufacturing, dice que el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en la programación CNC está comenzando a introducirse en México.

Costa Rica presenta estrategia de economía circular

Costa Rica está reformulando su economía con su nueva Estrategia Nacional de Economía Circular enfocada en la reutilización de materiales y la productividad.

VIDEO: The Advantages of Thermoplastics in Composites Manufacturing