Composites industry continues 2022 upswing

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

The Gardner Business Index closed March out at 61.4, with production activity continuing to persist despite some restraints caused by supplier delivery and employment components.
#economics

Mack Molding Adding Five New Injection Molding Machines

| Plastics Technology

The three Cincinnati Milacron’s and two Wittmann Battenfeld’s, ranging in size from 1433 to 2500 tons, are destined for Mack’s Arlington, Vt. headquarters and Inman, S.C. facilities.

MoldMaking Technology Announces the MoldMaking Conference

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

The MoldMaking Conference will take place from November 8-9, 2022 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will be co-located with the Molding Conference.

Soporte de Modbus TCP llega a la plataforma DataXchange de Scytec

| Modern Machine Shop México

Scytec Consulting añadió el soporte para Modbus TCP a su plataforma de monitorización de máquinas DataXchange, con lo que amplio su gama de dispositivos compatibles.

Plastikos Wins Inaugural RJG Mold Smart Award

| Plastics Technology

RJG named the medical molder as the first North American winner of the new award for its use of RJG training and technology, with YanFeng and Stoneridge recognized for Latin American and Asia, respectively.
#electronics

Miscellaneous Technology Roundup

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology compiles a list of digital-only products and services from the past month, from machining safety and injection molding training courses, to CNC programming software and cutting tools.

Monoprene, nueva línea de TPEs de Teknor Apex con contenido reciclado

| Plastics Technology México

Teknor Apex presenta estos elastómeros termoplásticos con entre un 25 y 35 % de material de reciclado que ayudan a los dueños de marca a lograr sus objetivos de sustentabilidad.

The Additive Manufacturing Process: An Expectation of Consistency

| Additive Manufacturing

In production additive manufacturing, producing good parts isn’t enough. Understanding the full fabrication process is the first step toward controlling it and ensuring ongoing consistency in the end-use parts.

Arkema introduces Clearstrength XT 151 toughener powder for epoxy formulations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The toughener is tailored to boost the durability and performance of thermosetting resins without compromising processability.

Scott Bader launches self-leveling adhesive, Crestabond M1-04SL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 10:1 structural adhesive is suitable for primerless application on composites, thermoplastics and metals in a variety of market segments, including electric vehicle batteries.

High-Cavitation Custom Mold Bases Ensure Precise Alignment

| MoldMaking Technology

Edro produces a variety of high-cavitation custom mold bases under temperature-controlled environments and close inspection for complete accuracy and precision.

German supermarket turns to green hydrogen for logistics platforms

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Battery-electric vehicle fleet used to operate its handling equipment is to be transitioned to fuel cells powered by renewable green hydrogen, aided by partners such as Plug Power and Lhyfe.

What's Controlling Your Cycle Time: Part 3

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

Follow these guidelines to maximize your profits.

MMT Chats: MMT Team Shares Impressions of Plastics Technology Expo

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology’s editorial director, managing editor, marketing manager and digital editor describe the inaugural Plastics Technology Expo as dynamic, lively, educational and refreshing. Watch this candid conversation about what they experienced and learned. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció en marzo

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros se ubicó en 53.6 puntos durante marzo y sumó 18 meses consecutivos por arriba del umbral de los 50 puntos.

Crece demanda de insumos para la industria del plástico en Querétaro

| Plastics Technology México

Industrias como la automotriz, electrónica y bienes de consumo están aumentando la demanda de piezas de inyección de plástico, moldes y herramentales, así como servicios de metrología y validación de piezas a los proveedores de Querétaro.

Zeiss Metrotom 1 Simplifies Nondestructive CT Inspection

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

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.

Nuevo cabezal de extrusión, con diseño central fijo, The Bullet II

| Plastics Technology México

Este nuevo cabezal de Guill Tool permite una limpieza y reinicio más fácil, al tiempo que consigue un cambio de herramientas más rápido y eficiente.

Helios Introduces Gear Hobbing Machine

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The Hera 90-W solution for long-shaft horizontal hobbing is designed to offer an extended machine bed and axial travel.

CNC Software Establishes Mastercam UK

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

With the closing of reseller 4D Engineering Ltd., the company established an entity in the United Kingdom to support customers.

Unilever México lanza desafío que promueve la sustentabilidad

| Plastics Technology México

El reto de Unilever busca encontrar soluciones que contribuyan a la sustentabilidad e incluye la categoría “Un México libre de Residuos”, para proyectos relacionados con el procesamiento y gestión de residuos plásticos. 

6-Axis Robot Line Launched

| Plastics Technology

Available globally, Italian supplier Comau’s N-220 line of articulating-arm robots has a 220-kg payload.