GEECI y México Recicla inauguran centro de acopio de residuos en Ecatepec

| Plastics Technology México

El centro cuenta con capacidad para recibir materiales como polietileno tereftalato (PET), polietileno de alta densidad (PEAD) y polipropileno (PP), con los que se fabrican envases para la industria del cuidado personal y del hogar.

Get Ready for IMTS With These Mold Manufacturing-Focused Exhibits

| MoldMaking Technology

It’s always important to visit IMTS with a general plan of action. MMT editors help familiarize you with several machining, software, cutting tool, EDM and mold repair innovations that will be exhibited and are geared toward moldmaking.  

Herramientas de corte diseñadas y fabricadas en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco del open house de IML Precision, Iván Ley, regional sales manager de la empresa, señaló que llegó el momento de crear marcas 100 % mexicanas para atender las necesidades de la industria.

Automated Carbide Rod Cutting Streamlines Production

| Modern Machine Shop

Rush Machinery displays one in its catalog of carbide rod cutting machines at IMTS 2022.

Polyester Follows Fish from Sea to Table

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Japanese company develops process for recycling polyester fishing nets.

ARBURG México celebrará Open House en Querétaro

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Los últimos desarrollos, tecnología y el nuevo posicionamiento de marca de ARBURG estarán presentes en el Open House que la compañía celebrará en Querétaro, con motivo de la renovación de su centro técnico.

New In-Mold Labeling System Launches at K 2022

| Plastics Technology

Muller Technology’s IML production cell will produce a round container in an 8-cavity mold with vison inspection and downstream automation.

Nikon Launches Friendly Takeover for SLM Solutions

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The SLM management and supervisory boards welcome and fully support the transaction and takeover offer.

MSU, AddiTec Collaborate to Develop Biocompatible Bone Implants

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration focuses on enhancing Ti-6Al-4V implant properties by incorporating alloying elements such as Tricalcium phosphate to the Ti-6Al-4V melt pool matrix — which cannot be done conventionally.

Niche Work If You Can Get It: A CNC Machine Shop Crafts Its Own Destiny

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

The latest innovations in metalworking aren’t always related to CNC automation or robotics. For Rosenberger North America, a 2022 Top Shops Honoree, it is the company’s niche processes that create the biggest successes.

Top 5 Additive Manufacturing Trends You Can't Miss

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing has made significant strides since the last IMTS. Here are some of the trends to watch for from this year’s conference.

SEO Tools No B2B Content Marketer Should Be Without

| Gardner Web

Reaching the goal of Page 1 visibility (or even the top of Page 1) is key to a content marketing strategy. But with the right tools—and some of them free to use—you can optimize your content effectively and see your SEO scores soar.
#copywriting

Advanced Human Machine Interface Improves Hot Runner Control, Flexibility

| MoldMaking Technology

FLEXflow hot runner technology from Oerlikon HRSflow has been thoroughly revised with new updates to the HMI 4.0 and access authorizations.   

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Composite Alliance Corp.

| CompositesWorld

Composite part design and fabrication is supported through standard and custom solutions with global tooling, machinery and service supplier Composite Alliance Corp.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: PINFA North America

| CompositesWorld

PINFA is a not-for-profit organization with the goal to educate about and support fire safety and sustainable chemistry.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Hexagon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexagon’s Digimat + Volume Graphics workflow interface delivers a robust connection between process, material and performance, enabling new advanced materials exploration.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Microtex Composites presents Microtex-Style, a new composite fabric option to support creative part and structure customization for industry customers.  

Coriolis Composites installs AFP machine at Sabanci University

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

C1 robot contributes to technology development at the Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center (SU IMC) in Istanbul.
#workforcedevelopment

on Apple, Simple Tech, August Sales, Sulfur Shortage, & Even Tesla Control Arms

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

People are very interested in an Apple vehicle. . .a simple interface approach from Citroën. . .August sales. . .EVs and sulfur. . .aftermarket squeak fix for Tesla. . .what features do customers want. . .Kia Sportage. . .ADAS terms. . .
#interior

Kanfit increases composite material yield with Plataine AI, IIoT-based optimization solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Industry 4.0 software automates and streamlines raw material tracking, management and planning, maximizing material use up to 3%, and reducing costs and production delays.  

Selective Finishes

| Products Finishing

A look at finishing complex parts through selective plating and selective powder coating.

The Importance of Benchmarking Your Application Parameters

| Products Finishing

Having repeatability issues in your coating process? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses the importance of benchmarking your application parameters in order to identify and quickly resolve problems.