Hot Wash Systems for Recycling Polyolefins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Herbold can configure wash plants for polyolefins that can produce high-quality, food-grade recyclates.

Igus Unveils World’s “First” Urban Bike Made from Recycled Plastic

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The engineering concept and key components for bikes made of recycled plastic are available to all bike manufacturers.

AkzoNobel Introduces Powder Coating Color Visualization Tool

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

The tool provides customers with a true-to-life image of how the color performs to a degree of accuracy and realism not possible before in a virtual environment.

Reshoring Reaches Record Highs

| Plastics Technology

In 2021, the private and federal push for domestic supply of essential goods propelled reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) job announcements to a record 261,000.

GROB Metal Printing System for Near-Net-Shape Components

| Additive Manufacturing

The process is said to offer a higher buildup rate than comparable PBF systems, and with better component resolution compared to current direct energy deposition processes.

Científicos crean recubrimiento capaz de eliminar el mercurio del agua contaminada

| Products Finishing México

Expertos de la Universidad de Flinders crearon un recubrimiento con capacidad para absorber de forma eficaz y ultrarrápida el mercurio residual, y este recubrimiento se elabora con base en materias totalmente sostenibles.

Lightweight Components: A Paradox When Machining

Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing

Today’s computer software can just as easily generate lightweight shapes for subtractive processes as it can for additive ones, but it increases cost and waste to make them.

Researchers Lay Groundwork for 3D Printing Electrical Machines

| Additive Manufacturing

For more than a year, three partners have been focused on a research project that lays the groundwork for next-level electrical machines as they work to gain an in-depth understanding of the involved materials and technologies.

AMO Speed Sensor Enhances Milling/Turning Machines

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The WMK 3010S rotational speed sensor records spindle data, including rotational speed, operating time and temperature.

Conozca a los finalistas de los Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022

| Plastics Technology México

Durante el segundo día de Plastics Recycling Show Europe, que se llevará a cabo en Ámsterdam entre el 22 y 23 de junio de 2022, se anunciarán los ganadores de este galardón.

Prometal cumple 50 años

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con un Open House en sus instalaciones de Querétaro, el proveedor de máquinas-herramienta Prometal celebró su 50º aniversario de actividades en México. 

Zeiss Solution Simplifies Nondestructive CT Inspection

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The company says using the system with its GOM Volume Inspect software enables a smooth end-to-end workflow from the setup of the scan to the analysis.

Plastics Processing’s Ups and Downs

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Overall index dips, but custom processors hold steady. Employment up, backlogs down.  
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Altair Partners With Simcon to Deliver Molding Simulation Platform

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Simcon provides software tools that help customers design better parts, molds and find better injection molding machine settings.

Protomax, máquina de diseño compacto ideal para la creación de prototipos

| Modern Machine Shop México

Mauricio Torres, director de operaciones de Aqua Machinery, refiere que Protomax ofrece una potencia de corte de 30,000 psi con una bomba de 5 hp.

Craftsman Cribsheet #106: Weights of Bars

| Production Machining

Determining the weight per foot of steel.

Plastics Pioneers Inducts Seven New Members

| Plastics Technology

New members bring a wealth of experience in both the commercial and technical sides of the industry.  

When Manufacturers Should Use 3D Measurement for Surface Finishing

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Two-dimensional (2D) surface profiling systems are the standard for quality assurance in manufacturing, but some applications demand 3D measurement systems.

Portable Gloss Meter for All Surface Finishes

| Plastics Technology

Paul N. Gardner’s ne Positector GLS gloss meter is available in three models.  

Lantek Names Albert Otto Regional Sales Manager

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Otto brings varied experience in domestic and international sales of CAD/CAM software, measurement platforms, MRP and MXP.

Siemens invertirá 683 millones de pesos en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Junto al gobierno de Nuevo León, Siemens anunció que invertirá 683 millones de pesos en el proyecto Mitras, que permitirá incrementar las exportaciones a países como Estados Unidos y Canadá.

IRPD Impact 4530 for Metal Additive Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

The laser bed powder fusion machine features a modular, scalable design and is said to offer a high degree of automation and repeatability.