Orion Aims to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company aspires to align its sustainability objectives with the Paris Climate Agreement.  

Torneado: pasar al mecanizado en vivo o live tooling

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop México

El mecanizado en vivo suele considerarse una solución de nicho, pero hay una serie de procesos diferentes que mejoran al adoptarlo. Descubra cuáles.

Cómo evitar las manchas blancas causadas por corrosión galvánica en la aleación EN AW 2024

| Products Finishing México

Cuatro enfoques para solucionar problemas de manchas blancas que aparecen debido a la corrosión galvánica.

Christopher Mirt Promoted to Vice President of R&D Coatings

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

In the role, Christopher Mirt’s responsibilities include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service.

MMT Chats: Using Data to Build Your Moldmaking Business and Stay on Top of Manufacturing Trends

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Jan Schafer, the Director of Market Research for Gardner Intelligence about her journey into market research, what led her to the world of moldmaking and plastics, the data and services her team offers and details on the premiere of MMT's Top Shops Benchmarking Program. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Mercado del níquel en riesgo de nuevas contracciones: S&P Global

| Products Finishing México

Se espera que el precio promedio del níquel a nivel global aumente casi 80% año tras año. En 2021 Rusia representó 15.2% de la producción mundial de níquel de clase 1.

Partnership Develops TPEs with Reduced Carbon Footprint

| Plastics Technology

Teknor Apex and Israel’s UBQ Materials have jointly developed new line of Teknor sustainable TPEs.

Composites supply chain and production disruptions – how can AI and digitalization help?

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Digitizing and creating the factory of the future is a journey, but it has the potential to help composites manufacturers address real-life disruptions and enable fast replanning of production operations for increased flexibility and enterprise-level performance.

Regrind On the Mind

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Discarding runners and scrap would always give most molders pause, but with record-high resin prices and sustainability front and center, putting those materials into parts instead of a dumpster is more important than ever.

Arburg Freeformer Machines Produce Complex, Functional Parts

| Additive Manufacturing

Rapid + TCT 2022: Arburg’s Freeformer machines feature an open system enabling the properties of the additively manufactured parts to be specifically adapted.

Internally Heated Single-Zone Hot Sprue Bushings

| Plastics Technology

Melt Design says the new Equatemp hot sprue bushings provide better melt flow control for more consistent molding.

GE Aviation Invests in 5 M Line Metal Additive Production Systems

| Additive Manufacturing

The system is designed to enable customers with large part size demand to increase productivity and reduce cost for additive production.

CW Tech Days: Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures

| CompositesWorld

Designed to provide a multi-perspective view of the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection, this one-day online event will feature presentations from design and materials experts representing a range of composites industry stakeholders including academia, CAD and CAE software suppliers, laboratories, and fabricators.

Inside an Amish-Owned Family Machine Shop

Brent Donaldson | Production Machining

Modern Machine Shop, PM’s sister brand, took an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of an Amish-owned machine shop, where advanced machining technologies work alongside old-world traditions.

Kent State, Iten Industries Partner for 3D Printing Education

| Additive Manufacturing

Iten Industries’ goal is to drive internship and engineering experience in the area with students getting hands-on experience with the company’s additive manufacturing printers.
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Mattel: primer fabricante de juguetes en incorporar polímeros renovables de SABIC

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los primeros juguetes de Mattel que ingresarán al mercado en 2022 utilizando polímeros renovables certificados de SABIC serán de las líneas Mega y Matchbox.

Mercedes-AMG GT4 race cars now equipped with Bcomp natural fiber composite bumpers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bcomp works with engineering specialist HWA to phase in natural fiber bumpers, replacing carbon fiber versions. Analyses report a 90% reduction in material emissions and thermal energy recovery potential.

Hexagon Composites acquires 40% stake in cryogenic tank technology company

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Potentially disruptive liquid (renewable) natural gas and liquid hydrogen technologies to be further developed and scaled up between Hexagon Composites and Hexagon Purus.

Contaminant-Blocking Filter For Hot Runner Systems

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

INCOE Corp.’s SPM filter traps foreign particles prior to entering the hot runner manifold, which the company says enables trouble-free processing and superior part quality.

Trex Company, CNG announce top U.S. schools for annual recycling challenge

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite decking manufacturer and specialty polyethylene film producer reward students for actively engaging in upcycling program.

Hydraulic Valve Gate Sequencer Features User Friendly Functionality

| MoldMaking Technology

Designed as an all-in-one solution to control hydraulic valve gates, the Orycon T-700-BB now offers intuitive operator interface, flexible configurations and versatile use.  

FACC expands global MRO service network

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

FACC to cooperate with international parts distributor and service provider Leki Aviation, passenger aviation market set to double to 46,000 aircraft globally in the next two decades.