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How Not to Cure Powder on MDF
| Products Finishing
Mike Chapman, chief strategic officer at WolfRayet, an industrial oven provider for heat-sensitive substrates, discusses the correct procedures and common pitfalls when curing powder coating on MDF.
Trillium’s New Funding Advances it to Next Phase of Commercialization of Plant-Based Feedstocks for ABS and More
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Hyosung and HELM AG funded the new investment round to support Trillium’s aim to commercialize bio-acrylonitrile
Top Shop Provides Tailored Plating Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
U.S. Chrome discusses its formula for success, which includes custom fixturing and creative plating solutions for its customers in a range of industries.
Combined Nissei and Negri Bossi Bring Collaborations to K
| Plastics Technology
The first machine to be co-developed by the companies—an all electric targeting Europe—was among the Düsseldorf debuts.
New Pepsi Goal Would Deliver 20% of Beverage Servings Via Reusable Models by 2030
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
PepsiCo will pursue multiple strategies to reduce proportion of single use packaging.
AkzoNobel Acquires Lankwitzer Lackfabrik's Aluminum Wheel Liquid Coatings Business
| Products Finishing
The acquisition of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik by AkzoNobel is complete. The deal was first announced in July 2022.
4 Tips for Building an Effective Machining Apprenticeship Program
| Production Machining
Developing the right apprenticeship program can be one of the best things a machine shop can do for itself and for the future of manufacturing. Here are key “do’s” and “don’ts” to follow.
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An Interview With Bryan Leiker, Metal Finishers Association of California
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Bryan Leiker, executive director for the Metal Finishers Association of California (MFACA), offers an update on actions to counter a proposed ban on hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing operations in the state.
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Fibre Glast renews USA Luge sponsorship
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The fiberglass and composite materials distributor continues to aid in sled development for the Olympic-class team.
“Graph Interpretation for Injection Molding” Course Available to Moldmakers
| MoldMaking Technology
The new three-day RJG course offer classroom-style learning and hands-on applications for technical and non-technical personnel. The first course is to be held Dec. 13-15, 2022.
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Trillium awarded DOE funding for bio-based acrylonitrile demonstration plant
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New award will enable Trillium and its project partners Solvay, Koch Modular and Matric to demonstrate sustainable production of acrylonitrile at scale for use in various material applications like carbon fiber.
Noncontact Tactile Measurement Tool Advances Moldmaking Equipment
| MoldMaking Technology
The Laser Contour Check from Walter, a brand of United Grinding, combines a blue laser and intelligent measuring system to accurately measure tool parameters on grinding and eroding machines.
Lilium signs contract with eVolare, expands into U.K. market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The subsidiary will be Lilium’s lead partner and launch operator in the U.K., in addition to a pre-delivery payment for up to 20 limited-edition Lilium Jets.
Kimya features Kimya PC-FR 3D filament for the transportation sector
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flame-retardant polycarbonate filament reaches EN45545 certification and meets REACH and RoHS standards for production of parts in railway, automotive, electronics.
INFINITE consortium tackles wireless sensor integration for life-long aircraft monitoring
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineers from University of Sheffield AMRC will support the embedding of highly specific sensors into composite aerospace structures for MHM and SHM and recylability opportunities.
Winners announced for California offshore wind energy auction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First offshore wind lease sale in the Pacific results in more than $757 million in winning bids for five lease areas in the U.S., adding to the Carolinas and New York Bight.
Does Metal Additive Manufacturing Belong in a Machine Shop? The Answer Is Mixed
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Machining is a necessary capability for metal part production through 3D printing, but succeeding with metal AM demands a role and procedures much different from those of many machining providers.
On the Line: The Year in Review
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
As 2022 comes to a close, Products Finishing’s On the Line column offers a look back at insights gleaned from industry interviews over the past year and what may be on the horizon for 2023.
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INA anunció récord en la producción de autopartes al cierre de 2022
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con INA, la producción de autopartes en México alcanzará más de 106,600 millones de dólares al final de 2022. También se espera un superávit de 100 mil millones de dólares en la balanza comercial automotriz para final de año.
Purdue Researchers Add Fourth Dimension to 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Researchers say that with the sensors dispersed evenly in the filament, manufacturers and researchers can design parts with a wider variety of shapes.
Erwin Junker de México abre nueva oficina en Querétaro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La apertura de la nueva oficina de Erwin Junker de México se da en un contexto de crecimiento y con el objetivo de seguir atendiendo a Norteamérica.
Platinum Tooling Becomes American Distributor for Rineck
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling is now the importer of Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology in the U.S. and Mexico.