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.