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  • September 2023

    • September 2023

    KraussMaffei
    Technology, such as KraussMaffei's smartOperation, is making machinery easier to operate.
    Features

    Machinery OEMs making success easier to achieve - Talking Points

    Ron Shinn
    Sept. 20, 2023
    Smart functions are helping to compensate for the lack of experienced operators.
    Thermwood
    The Thermwood CLA machine can be used to create economical aluminum molds.
    Molds & Tooling

    Thermwood's Cut Layer Additive process trims waste in mold building

    David Tillett
    Sept. 18, 2023
    The three-axis CNC router can be used to create an economical aluminum mold from metal sheets rather than machining it from a solid billet.
    Rotoline
    Rotoline's RC – Arm/Plate improves safety and ergonomics.
    Rotomolding

    Rotoline introduces plate and arm remote control

    David Tillett
    Sept. 15, 2023
    The RC – Arm/Plate lets rotomolding operator position the arm/plate in the most comfortable and efficient position for feeding the mold and removing products.
    iStock/Getty/solarseven
    Ransomware Web
    Manufacturing

    Manufacturers often hit with ransomware demands, and many pay the price

    Bruce Geiselman
    Sept. 14, 2023
    Beyond the ransom, attacks can be costly in terms of production downtime, data replacement and even lost customers.
    StackTeck
    Vince Travaglini, president and CEO of StackTeck Systems Ltd., has led his company to innovate in mold making and branch out into automation.
    Molds & Tooling

    StackTeck leader takes pride in motivating others

    Karen Hanna
    Sept. 13, 2023
    Vince Travaglini has pushed his company to innovate in mold making and branch out into automation.

    More content from September 2023

    Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH
    Wittmann's Imago software package allows companies to measure and visualize multiple variables and process parameters of injection molding equipment, including power consumption. Now available in a basic version, called Imago Peak, the software can help companies get a handle on their energy usage.
    Injection Molding

    Wittmann software helps optimize energy use

    Karen Hanna
    Sept. 8, 2023
    Imago Peak warns users when they’re approaching peak periods of energy consumption.
    KraussMaffei
    KraussMaffei's powerPrint 3D printer for large parts is now available.
    Additive Manufacturing

    KraussMaffei enters AM market with powerPrint

    David Tillett
    Sept. 8, 2023
    The company's first 3D printer uses standard resin pellets to create large-form objects.
    C-Sert
    C-Serts are installed in stripped bolt holes.
    Molds & Tooling

    C-Serts repair stripped bolt holes in molds

    Karen Hanna
    Sept. 6, 2023
    ITW Deltar Fasteners used the insert kits to make mold hanging quicker and safer, and to avoid costly platen replacement.
    Wabash MPI and Carver Inc.
    Wabash MPI and Carver Inc.’s PNP pneumatic presses offer new options.
    Product Innovations

    Pneumatic presses add options

    David Tillett
    Sept. 6, 2023
    Wabash MPI and Carver Inc.’s PNP series now offers down-acting clamp configuration, vacuum chamber construction and 5-micron particulate air filters.
    Engel
    Engel's eco-flomo temperature control system improves part quality and energy efficiency.
    Molds & Tooling

    Engel offers enhanced temperature control system

    David Tillett
    Sept. 5, 2023
    The eco-flomo, available in two versions, improves product quality and lowers energy consumption.
    Fluke
    Fluke's SV600 can pinpoint leaks and wear.
    Product Innovations

    Fluke acoustic imager pinpoints leaks, wear

    David Tillett
    Aug. 31, 2023
    The SV600 uses an array of sensors to pick out aberrant sounds, then melds that information with a video image.