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Advanced Hardcoat Technologies for Automotive
| Plastics Technology
Momentive’s SilFort technology geared to auto exterior applications.
Robot Guide Streamlines the Automation Process
| MoldMaking Technology
The KUKA guide, accessible online, presents manufacturers robot options based on industry, application and environment for an optimal automation match.
Electroplating for Medical Devices
| Products Finishing
Brittany McKinney of Pavco Inc. discusses the benefits of electroplating for medical devices.
Haviland Celebrates 10 Years of Complete Employee Ownership
| Products Finishing
Haviland is celebrating 10 years of 100% employee ownership in 2022.
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ProShop SAFE Protects Sensitive Data, Facilitates Security Compliance
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
ProShop SAFE is also designed to ensure that an employee cannot accidentally delete or move critical information they are not authorized to act on.
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Lindner presentó la serie Jupiter BW en la Feria K 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La configuración de la Jupiter BW, de Lindner, permite una trituración precisa de las fracciones de película con un 44 % de reducción de finos.
Shawnee State University’s Plastics Engineering Program Earns Accreditation
| Plastics Technology
The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology certification makes the university’s program one of just four bachelor’s programs in the world with this designation and the only program of its kind in the state of Ohio.
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Advanced Recycling: Beyond Pyrolysis
| Plastics Technology
Consumer-product brand owners increasingly see advanced chemical recycling as a necessary complement to mechanical recycling if they are to meet ambitious goals for a circular economy in the next decade. Dozens of technology providers are developing new technologies to overcome the limitations of existing pyrolysis methods and to commercialize various alternative approaches to chemical recycling of plastics.
Nueva guía para robots de Kuka agiliza el proceso de automatización
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La guía para robots de Kuka está diseñada para disminuir la aprensión y la intimidación que algunos fabricantes podrían enfrentar durante su incursión en la automatización robótica.
Complete End-to-End PET Preform Production
| Plastics Technology
Husky’s new HyPET Complete is a connected production cell for molding preforms developed to address ongoing challenges faced by food and beverage packaging producers.
Program Helps Shops Frame Training to Meet Their Needs
| Production Machining
NIMS’ Smart Training Solutions is a framework for modernizing training to keep up with an ever-changing economy. It is flexible, accommodating and geared toward the needs of each individual organization.
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Cómo va la fabricación de productos metálicos en 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De enero a junio de 2022, el sector de “Fabricación de productos metálicos” en México recibió 105 millones de dólares de Inversión Extranjera Directa.
Positioning Wedges for Precision Fixing of Mold Inserts
| Plastics Technology
Hasco’s new Z1855/… positioning wedges allow users to change mold inserts in injection molding tools easily and lock them in place.
Recycling Challenge Gets Students Engaged
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Trex program encourages kids to compete and learn about recycling.
What Are You Thankful for Today?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
What better day to take stock of all you are grateful for than Thanksgiving Day. So, as you gather around the table with family and friends , be sure to count your blessings and offer a word of gratitude to those who've had an impact on your life. For me that not only includes my own family and work family, but you ... my moldmaking family.
INEOS y Volkswagen ganan premio SPE Salón de la Fama 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La SPE entregó el premio del Salón de la Fama de la Innovación Automotriz 2022 a INEOS Styrolution y Volkswagen por el diseño de la primera rejilla moldeada en color resistente a la intemperie, utilizada en el Volkswagen Golf de 1987.
Axalta Coating Systems Names CEO, President
| Products Finishing
Chris Villavarayan has been named Axalta Coating Systems’ CEO and president.
Methods Machine Tools Opens New Location in Southern California
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The larger facility is designed to provide customers with an improved onsite experience to learn and discuss comprehensive manufacturing solutions.
How Vapor Degreasing Helps Medical Devices Cross the Finish Line
| Products Finishing
Vapor degreaser cleaning can be simple, predictable and repeatable, making it a good fit for medical device manufacturing.
Walter Extends Line of Precision Boring Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new boring tools employ modular components such as cartridge holders and extensions, which are matched to the system, utilize an extensive range of indexable inserts suited for precision boring and can be used for all material groups.
North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Harbour Results’ latest study says current automaker profits will fund an increased number of new vehicle launches in coming years.
University of Maine unveils 100% bio-based 3D-printed home
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
BioHome3D, made of wood fibers and bioresins and entirely 3D printed, highlights Maine’s effort to address the need for more affordable housing.
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