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Behind the innovations: ANTOLIN
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing this product? Enrique Fernández Salvador _ Tech. Acquisition & Customer Liaison Director in Antolin Headliners Business Unit – The company works intensively with its supply chain to become a business benchmark
Aimplas takes stock of its lines of research in 2023 to strengthen R&D&I in the plastics sector
Thanks to grants from the Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad Empresarial (Ivace) with funds from the Generalitat Valenciana, Aimplas, Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico, has boosted independent R&D activities during 2023 to continue leading, promoting and strengthening business R&D&I and knowledge transfer
On the sofa with… Teresa Hernández, Innovation Manager, EIT Manufacturing West
https://youtu.be/DGcxAfxFHNA Advanced Manufacturing – You have been a speaker at the round table on industrial projects at European level, what conclusions would you highlight? Teresa Hernández – Well, it was a very interesting round table with the participation of three
Apply cutting power machining strategies to maintain productivity.
Machine shops are always looking to increase productivity, improve efficiency and reduce costs driven by market demands and the constant drive to remain competitive. Roughing end mills are one solution to these needs, but many of the tools available on
E-chain® assemblies: engineering on the move
Learn how to maximise the service life of your energy chains and cables in motion. When it comes to choosing and configuring energy chains, the possibilities are endless. However, having clear guidelines is the key to making the right decisions
On the sofa with… José Luis Casal, expert in digital business models, betanceiro and entrepreneur.
https://youtu.be/aUD1JGzxWV4 Advanced Manufacturing Madrid – Artificial Intelligence has resonated strongly in recent months, what does its irruption mean for industry? José Luis Casal – Speaking about what artificial intelligence has to do with how it affects industry, we could say
Innovative fasteners for a sustainable future, for the latest applications and for the sectors of the future
The Böllhoff Group (Hall 8, Stand 8C21) is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of 360° fastening technologies, installation equipment and logistics solutions. As a family-owned company in its fourth generation, it has always taken long-term decisions, being
Demand for sustainability training soars by 60%.
The demand for specialized training in sustainability has shot up by 60% in Spain so far in 2023, according to figures from EALDE Business School. The need to incorporate professionals with this type of knowledge is due to the growing
The importance of quality control in electric motors: optimizing their performance with electron microscopy
Electric motors are key elements in a growing number of industries and applications. Industries such as automotive, healthcare, mechanical engineering, hydrocarbon, among many others, depend heavily on the proper functioning of these motors to ensure a level and pace of
Functional integration: 3D printing of a metal injection moulding (MIM) tool with near-contour cooling
The Chair of Microfluidics at the University of Rostock is collaborating with Stenzel MIM Technik GmbH (Tiefenbronn, near Pforzheim) on a project to 3D print a metal injection moulding (MIM) tool. The basis of the development is the use of
On the sofa with… Borja Batlle, Additive Manufacturing Development Manager, Manufactura Moderna de Metales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDhbjqkyQZA Advanced Manufacturing Madrid – What will your talk today be about? Borja Batlle – My talk today will be about how additive manufacturing is helping MMM in the implementation of fixed chips. Why they would be useful for manufacturing
The US Army relies on metal 3D printing from a Spanish company
This is the first time that a Spanish company has received this award in the field of additive manufacturing, which makes it possible to print and repair parts using 3D printing, solving potential logistical problems and providing manufacturing autonomy and
Hexagon unveils automated 3D laser scanner for large surface inspection
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the introduction of a new modular 3D laser scanner designed for large surface inspection for use with its laser tracker equipment and portable measuring arms. The new Absolute Scanner AS1-XL is built on the same
The AutoDron project tests a new system of aerial transport of materials with drones for the automotive industry.
The Eurecat technology centre is participating in the AutoDron project, which has tested a new aerial transport system for materials and components with drones for the automotive industry, with flights both indoors and outdoors, which lays the foundations for future
How to combine additive and subtractive manufacturing in the production line?
In recent years, additive and subtractive manufacturing has gained popularity, making a significant impact worldwide. Thanks to many technological advances, a wide variety of industries are already benefiting from so-called “hybrid manufacturing” for the creation of final parts. Although there
M3 Hybrid: Innovalia Metrology’s solution for optimising quality control processes
The accuracy and quality of the final products depend to a large extent on the precision of the measurements and the ability of the measuring equipment to perform them as efficiently and accurately as possible. And this is what Innovalia
Behind the innovations: SMARTPM
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing METAFLEX? José Castellanos, SMARTPM General Manager – In the framework of our relationship with customers and partners, we detected an uncovered niche opportunity: the need to increase the capacity of certain
Behind the innovations: Meltio
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing Meltio’s multi-laser head? Carlos Capel, Product Manager at Meltio – Before each development, a need is always detected, so at Meltio, a joint venture between Sicnova and Additec, we saw that
More women, more youth and more technology: these are the challenges facing the industrial sector.
The latest Labour Force Survey (EPA), carried out by the INE, shows a boom in employment in industry: specifically, this sector has increased by a total of 93,500 jobs in 2023. However, employment has fallen: there are now 11,200 fewer
CIAC expands its Project Platform to all of Spain
The CIAC Project Platform will be present throughout Spain. For months, the automotive clusters CEAGA (Galicia), FACYL (Castilla y León), CAAR (Aragón), AVIA (Comunitat Valenciana), AEI La Rioja and CIAC have been working so that each of them has its