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EPA Releases Milestone Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
| Products Finishing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced in recent days the release of its long-anticipated human health assessment for hexavalent chromium. The assessment is expected to drive tighter requirements and pressure for new restrictions, and the industry has major concerns with the agency’s science in early reviews of the draft. NASF plans to submit comments during the 60-day comment period, which ends on December 19, 2022.
#regulations
Mechanically and/or Chemically Recycled Polylefins Debut at K2022
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
ExxonMobil, Nova Chemicals and Braskem are among the latest polyolefin suppliers that are developing such new resin portfolios.
New Cap for Child-Resistant Pill Bottles Is Senior-Friendly & Saves Resin
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Exclusive lightweight cap design can be removed simply pushing down on the center. No gripping or twisting needed.
Finally, A Comprehensive Software Solution Designed for Small Job Shops
| Modern Machine Shop
Zel X from Siemens is an integrated software application that consolidates collaboration, design, manufacturing, and operations into a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution. From RFQ to delivery, it’s a more efficient way to handle quotes, manage jobs, make parts, and collaborate with teams of all sizes.
#workforcedevelopment
EPA Creates New Environmental Justice and Civil Rights Office
| Products Finishing
EPA formally announced the creation of its new Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. The office is expected to have 200 EPA employees and could have a significant impact on facility permits.
#regulations
Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment
| Products Finishing
Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.
ModuleWorks agrega componentes al software CAD/CAM 2022.08
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de ModuleWorks presenta funciones como herramientas personalizadas para el desbaste y el control automático del eje de la herramienta.
Ascend Performance Materials Buys Majority Stake in Circular Polymers
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Acquisition secures supply of PCR.
Borealis y Vibac desarrollan película BOPP para envasado de alimentos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Borealis y Vibac desarrollaron la película BOPP “V-Fresh” producida con las poliolefinas circulares derivadas de flujos de desechos y residuos, Bornewables.
New Inspection Systems for Caps at K 2022
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Improved separation and simpler inspection of tethered caps; cloud-based remote data access; new cap-tightening evaluation; and new sanitary washdown design.
Zeiss Opens New Quality Assurance Center in Michigan
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The showroom features a broad portfolio of industrial microscopes, CT X-ray machines, CMMs and optical systems, non-contact 3D devices, automated car body systems and surface and special geometry instruments.
New Illig Tool Network for North America
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Mexico’s GIC becomes Illig’s first certified thermoform tooling partner.
AlphaMAC All-Electric Extrusion Blow Molders Come to U.S.
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Italian-built machines for containers up to 30 L are offered with built-in robot, quality-control station, and Industry 4.0 features.
Why “Boring” Is Superlative for Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #29A
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
It is impressive to be the biggest, smallest, first, only, thinnest and more additively manufactured part. But there is value in the average or mundane parts, too. We discuss examples on this episode of AM Radio.
What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings
| MoldMaking Technology
There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.
Walter Introduces Coated Grade for Machining Aluminum
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The WXN15 coated grade inserts can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS Rulemaking
| Products Finishing
Stakeholders looking to the Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
Itene destaca nuevos materiales y tecnologías de reciclado en la K
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con el objetivo de resolver los retos para lograr una economía circular, el centro tecnológico Itene presentó en la feria K casos de éxito sobre sostenibilidad y circularidad de los plásticos.
Metalworking Activity Stays Flat in October
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
The GBI for Metalworking reflects stability of most of the six GBI components that had been losing ground months prior. Ordinarily underwhelming, flat is good when it means not contracting.
#economics
Handheld NIR Instrument Distinguishes PET from PETG
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Mobile spectroscopy from trinamiX detects more than 30 different plastics—and now PET vs. PETG as an aid to recycling.
Haimer resalta la evolución de los portaherramientas térmicos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
En JIMTOF 2022, Andreas Haimer, presidente del Grupo Haimer, habló sobre la historia de la compañía y el desarrollo de los portaherramientas térmicos.