Danimer Scientific VP to Join Department of Energy-Hosted Sustainable Chemistry Roundtable
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Keith Edwards will join other chemical sector value chain leader for Danimer discussion aimed at achieving chemicals sector decoarbonization and environmental justice.
Lithoz Supports Zenit Smart Polycrystals’ Materials for Solid-State Lasers
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The collaboration includes alignment of Lithoz’s lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology for the Zenit process, as well as support for market, organization and innovation strategies.
Renishaw ofrece un sistema de inspección comparativa de alta velocidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Renishaw afirma que el sistema Equator cuenta con funciones de inspección comparativa de alta velocidad para la inspección de piezas de manufactura.
Enka inaugura nueva planta de reciclaje botella a botella en Colombia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Enka cuenta con una nueva planta de reciclaje botella a botella que, según la compañía, es una de las cinco instalaciones de reciclaje de PET más grandes del mundo.
Rust Prevention Solution Reduces Chemistry
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Hubbard-Hall’s Metal Guard 900 rust preventative provides extended indoor and outdoor protection for metal surfaces.
Hasco America Inc. PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
Hasco discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30
Injection Mold Builder Meets Customer Challenges Via Complex, Precision State-of-the-Art Moldmaking
| MoldMaking Technology
Accede, an independent and privately owned injection mold builder, understands that the job is not finished until its customers’ needs are met.
on Rivian, ICEs, Three-wheelers, AI for autonomous driving, Honda Pilot
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Rivian is still gaining traction. . .Renault, Geely and Amoco don’t think ICEs are done. . .three-wheelers for vastly different applications. . .Honda’s rugged SUV. . .
Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum
| Products Finishing
Having trouble with spotting defects when anodizing? Taj Patel of Techevon LLC offers a helpful overview of the various causes of white spots and potential solutions.
Grupo Wittmann presentó tecnología de inyección de gas, Airmould 4.0
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El proceso Airmould, lanzado por el Grupo Wittmann durante la Feria K, permite lograr partes complejas en un diseño de una sola pieza y con superficies uniformes.
Pressure Switch Module Features Customizable Setups
| Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Next-Generation Pressure Switch Module works in tandem with Fire Suppression System to help prevent and reduce damage and loss during a machine fire.
Mold Innovations Power Unique Auto Lighting Elements on Hummer EVs
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Diamond machining, electroforming of micro-optical inserts and modified latch-lock system help injection molds produce unique forward lighting elements.
Turret Lathe Features LFV Technology
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom offers the Miyano ANX-42SYY fixed headstock-type CNC automatic lathe which has a variety of features that improve machine operating convenience.
Grupo Hi-Tec apuesta por brindar soluciones integrales para la industria
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Durante su Open House, Luciano Diorio y Karina Suárez, directivos del Grupo Hi-Tec, señalaron la importancia de ofrecer una solución integral para la industria.
Women in Manufacturing to Host North Regional Conference
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The WiM North Conference will be held April 3, 2023, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Producción de máquinas-herramienta en Alemania crecería en 2023
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Según la Asociación Alemana de Fabricantes de Máquinas-Herramienta (VDW), la producción de máquinas-herramienta en Alemania crecerá un 9 por ciento en 2023 y llegará a un volumen de 15.5 mil millones de euros.
Material Database Enables Coating Thickness Measurement Without Calibration
| Products Finishing
The database from Coatmaster AG has calibrations of over 400 different RAL colors.
Gardner Business Index - February 2023: 50
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was ‘flat’ in February, reflecting a mix of component activity.
#economics
Botellas de plástico PET tienen menor impacto ambiental: NAPCOR
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La evaluación del ciclo de vida de NAPCOR muestra que las botellas de plástico PET producen menos emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero que las botellas de vidrio o latas de aluminio.
Parts Cleaning Sector Shifts Energy Toward Regulatory Changes
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
With changes in EPA regulations regarding the use of some popular cleaning fluids, cleaning suppliers and end users are readjusting business strategies and/or cleaning processes to meet new requirements.
#regulations
How to Maximize Nickel Plating Performance
| Products Finishing
The advantages of boric acid-free nickel plating include allowing manufacturers who utilize nickel plating to keep up the ever-changing regulatory policies and support sustainability efforts.
#regulations
Broken Tool Detection for Tight Workspaces
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Techna-Tool’s BK Mikro tool and process monitoring helps ensure machines are producing quality parts, particularly during unattended or lights-out machining, before broken tools can cause bigger problems.