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Ceratizit Standard Insert Grades for Optimized Steel Turning
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The inserts are engineered for increased productivity and feature advanced substrates, geometries and Ceratizit’s Dragonskin multilayer coating for lower heat and less tool wear.
Igus Invests in Production, Online Service & Recycling
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
War in Ukraine accelerated igus’ expansion of production capacity. Also new and growing are low-cost online robot engineering and integration, and recycling of energy chains.
Polystar duplicó sus ventas de máquinas para reciclaje en 2021
| Plastics Technology México
La alta demanda mundial de máquinas para reciclaje de plástico, para aplicaciones posindustriales y posconsumo, marcó un nuevo hito para Polystar.
Ejector Pins Boost Venting, Eliminate Gas Traps
| Plastics Technology
Next Chapter Manufacturing says its InnoVent pins, which will debut at PTXPO, are capable of venting 10 to 15 times more gas than traditional ejector pins without clogging.
PTXPO Spotlight: Reifenhauser
| Plastics Technology
Reifenhauser discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
The Right (Machine) Tool for the Right Job
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
This high-production shop uses both mechanical and CNC Swiss machines to make parts, but which machine is right for which job?
#workforcedevelopment
Beacon MedTech Solutions Increases Injection Molding Capacity
| Plastics Technology
The company’s Leominster, Mass. facility has recently installed two new Sumitomo (SHI) Demag machines with plans to add an undisclosed number more in the first half of 2022.
Cloud-Based Real-Time Injection Mold Monitoring System
| Plastics Technology
Mold-Masters SmartMOLD combines inmold sensors with cloud-based software to provide real-time process data, maintenance tracking, document storage, reporting, alerts and more.
FACC completes construction of Croatia-based composites facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 128,000-square-foot plant was built within 10 months for the manufacture of lightweight components for cabin interiors of commercial aircraft and business jets.
UMaine Composites Center 3D prints logistics vessel for U.S. Department of Defense
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two 3D-printed vessels capable of transporting two shipping containers and a Marine rifle squad with three days of supplies mark groundbreaking composite manufacturing milestone.
Toray develops eco-friendly Toyoflon textile
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toyoflon TM high-strength textile achieves slide durability 25 times greater than existing counterparts, with friction dropping by more than 50%.
SHD Composites Group highlights MTB350 bio-epoxy prepreg system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The bio-epoxy system, compatible with nature fiber reinforcements, can be stored at room temperatures of 20°C/68°F for up to six months.
Thermal Simulation Provides Additional Security for Hot Runners
| MoldMaking Technology
Hasco Hot Runners will be offering a new simulation tool seeking to maintain a homogenous temperature distribution within hot runner manifolds for high-performance plastics and sensitive additives.
Bcomp, KTM Technologies brake cover listed as finalist for JEC Innovation Awards 2022
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flax fibers were used to reduce the CO2 emission of the motocross brake cover by 82%, with KTM’s Conexus for effective bonding between thermoset and thermoplastic parts.
New SPE Award Recognizes Mold Repair/Maintenance Technician Personnel
| MoldMaking Technology
The Mold Repair/Maintenance Technician of the Year 2023 seeks nominations to highlight “the crime scene investigators” of the moldmaking industry. Submit your nominees now.
Creating Video Like a Pro Even If You’re Just Starting Out
| Gardner Web
A little extra efficiency in your video creation processes can add up to big marketing gains in content quality, audience engagement and video performance.
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AFP-XS platform demonstrates rectangular tube manufacture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Addcomposites collaborated with MBDA and Compositadour to produce lightweight, stiff and weatherproof components that are electrically insulating, chemically resistant and dimensionally stable.
Spintech expands into new, 34,000-square-foot Miamisburg, Ohio facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully functional space leads the expansion of composite parts manufacturing divisions, and rapid production and logistics scale up.
Armacell launches EPD-compliant ArmaPET Eco50 for energy-efficient construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Armacell introduces a novel, low-density structural insulating foam based on 100% recycled PET, with improved life-cycle costs and carbon footprint.
Braskem Invests in Nexus Circular to Increase Advanced Recycling Efforts
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Braskem has stated targets for growing the company's recycled content product portfolio to sales of 300,000 tons by 2025 and 1 million tons by 2030.
Straightforward Success
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
2022 Top Shop Valley Plating’s Black Oxide Operation Keeps it Simple
Turn-Mills 101
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.