Novel ‘Clamtainer’ Extends Thermoformer's Reach in Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Uniquely secure latching expands applications for Jamestown Plastics’ patented clamshell package design.

EuCIA welcomes Epoxy Europe as a new member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The sector group will support EuCIA’s climate-neutral ambitions, contributed through strategic projects and promotion of composites sustainability.  

Sumika, Hexagon digitize sustainable compounds, enable 60% carbon reduction for new vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass fiber-reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.  

SPE ANTEC 2023 technical program to feature plastics, composites tracks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

March 2023 event in Denver Colorado features 18 tracks with more than 115 sessions which include biocomposites, composites, additive manufacturing and a variety of plastics presentations.  

Mobile Pipeline Titan module orders further RNG, CNG adoption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Agility received orders from RenewGas Transportation and Permian Global Inc. and CORE for delivery of its reliable and safe composite pressure vessel modules.  

Aerones unveils modular robot for Level 1-3 wind turbine maintenance, repair

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Resilient, full-service system can perform a variety of tasks five times faster and more safely than human technicians, while proactively addressing extreme erosion progression.  

Micro-Diameter End Mill Series Reduces Cutting Time, Enhances Finishing for Ultra-Precision Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

Towa Corp. features CBN and proprietary-coated solid carbide end mills that feature high accuracy, optimized sharpness and wear resistance and ensure long tool life.  

NCAMP qualifies Victrex LMPAEK thermoplastic material system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Novel Victrex AE 250-AS4 UD tape has been approved for publication in the NCAMP allowables database for use in aerospace programs.  

Heimatec Offers Quick-Change Tool Adapter for Live Tools

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The system significantly reduces inventory and changeover time for lathe users.

Nueva gama de inyectoras IntElect S de Sumitomo Demag

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag lanzó las inyectoras IntElect S orientadas a procesadores de componentes de tolerancia estrecha y pared delgada a velocidades más rápidas.

Episode 28: Opportunities for Finishers in Today’s Ever-changing Automotive Landscape

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Darrick Gula, North American regional OEM manager, and Brandon Lloyd, global product manager for paint support technology with MKS discuss challenges and opportunities for finishers in today’s ever-changing automotive landscape.

Plastics and the Joy of Chemistry

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

A Public Broadcasting program revels in the achievements of polymer chemistry while also warning of the problems that come with its benefits.

Simulation is a Process, Not Just Software

| MoldMaking Technology

To reap the benefits of simulation, you must view it as a process requiring you to change the way you work in part and mold design.

Sumika Partners with Hexagon to Enable 60% Plastic Carbon Reduction for New Vehicles

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass-fiber reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.

Regístrese a FITMA y gane un vuelo a Estados Unidos o Canadá

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Ya está abierto el registro para asistir a FITMA – Feria Internacional de Tecnología y Manufactura, que se realizará del 20 al 22 de junio en el Citibanamex de Ciudad de México.

Material Handling Totes from Recycled Mixed Waste Coming

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

UBQ material will be incorporated along with other recycled materials.

Roehm Americas Opens New Innovation Center to Further Specialty Acrylics Compounds Business

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The Wallingford, Conn., facility marks the company’s largest non-production investment in the region.

Wall Colmonoy Hires Business Development Manager, Surfacing Products

| Products Finishing

Wall Colmonoy welcomes Josh Gardner as its business development manager of surfacing products.

NIMS Appoints New Board of Directors

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The four industry leaders will serve on the board for three years.

Manufacturing Madness: Colleges Vie for Machining Title (Includes Video)

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The first annual SEC Machining Competition highlighted students studying for careers in machining, as well as the need to rebuild a domestic manufacturing workforce.
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Developments in High-Speed Machining Technology

| MoldMaking Technology

There have been many exciting developments in high-speed machining relative to machining centers and controls, tooling and CAD/CAM systems.

Destacan beneficios del nearshoring para El Bajío

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De enero a septiembre de 2022, El Bajío sumó 2,700 millones de dólares de Inversión Extranjera Directa, 9% más que en el mismo periodo de 2021.