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What You Need to Know Before Attending PTXPO
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
PTXPO will bring the plastics and moldmaking industries together to connect face-to-face. As mandates change and restrictions are lifted, show organizers are working to create an environment where everyone feels safe to attend and network.
Sprue Bushings, Heated Nozzles Enable High-Caliber Heat Transfer
| MoldMaking Technology
Fast Heat by Spark Industries has expanded its product line for mold builders to better leverage its mold component and hot runner designs, as well as hands-on service and support.
Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.
Carbon Revolution meets automotive market demand with lightweight carbon fiber wheels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Twenty-three-inch and 24-inch carbon fiber wheel offerings meet growing EV SUV and truck load requirements with 45% weight savings comparable to aluminum wheels.
Cutting Tool Maker Succeeding With 3D Printed Carbide for Oil/Gas and Other Applications
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Powders, parts and products are different ways the company is advancing with AM. Carbide and tools are separate areas of success.
The Consolation Hire
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Never, ever settle for the wrong team member. Always, always have the discipline to wait for the right candidate and have a strategy to aggressively seek them out.
NASF Releases March 2022 Policy Update
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of March.
#regulations
CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Face Covering and Distancing Guidelines
| Products Finishing
The CDC released new guidelines that relaxed safety measures need to protect employees in the workplace from the risks associated with COVID-19.
#regulations
Court Certifies Huge Class in Landmark PFAS Suit, Eyes Possible Expansion
| Products Finishing
New litigation seeking industry-funded, independent, nationwide health studies and testing to determine the health effects of numerous PFAS found in the blood of nearly all Americans for a broad class of plaintiffs.
#regulations
Agilyx and Virgin Group Partner on Air Fuel Produced from Plastic Waste
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The first waste-to-fuel location is planned to be in the US, with an aspiration to roll-out similar plants in other countries, including the UK.
Análisis correcto aumenta la calidad de las superficies en el fresado
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Investigadores del Instituto de Ingeniería de Fabricación y Máquinas-Herramientas de la Leibniz Universität Hannover (IFW) están estudiando cómo separar todos los efectos presentes en una superficie fresada y asignarlos a su origen durante la producción.
Chihuahua apuesta por la electromovilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
Ante directivos de Ford, funcionarios del gobierno de Chihuahua destacaron las capacidades y apuesta del gobierno del estado por avanzar en la electromovilidad.
GF Machining Establishes Medical Center of Competency
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Company has invested in medical manufacturing, establishing new center and appointing a medical business development manager, Donn Wuestenberg, to head its operations.
Finishing Activity Maintains Turn Around into 2022
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
February Index Up Slightly at 60.3
#economics
ENTEK Manufacturing adquiere Adaptive Engineering & Fabrication
| Plastics Technology México
Después de un trabajo conjunto de varios años, las compañías anuncian que se fusionan con el objetivo de servir mejor a sus clientes en las áreas de manejo de materiales e ingeniería.
California Adds PFOA to List of Carcinogens, Triggering More Prop 65 Requirements for PFAS Compounds
| Products Finishing
California continues to add PFAS to list of carcinogens and reproductive toxins to trigger additional labeling and warning requirements under Prop 65.
#regulations
GrindSmart 660XW Hybrid Machine for Ultralean Grinding Processes
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Rollomatic’s GrindSmart 660XW is a hybrid, 6‐axis tool and peel grinding machine that enables users to utilize cost‐effective and advanced lean manufacturing principles for ultralean grinding processes
Micro Mirrors Make for Special Molded Effects
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Originally invented for use in currency, a new, patented optical security technology allows anti-counterfeiting design effects to be incorporated directly into injection-molded products and packaging.
Verisurf 2022 Features Sweeping Automation Update
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Verisurf 2022 includes automated path generators, inspection plan creation and more. Model-based definition also received a significant update.
Advanced Blending PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
Advanced Blending discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
SABIC Collaborates with Kraton for Production of Certified Renewable SBCs
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The collaboration entails SABIC’s biobased butadiene for which each kilogram (2.2 lb) reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 4 kilograms (8.82 lb) compared to fossil-based virgin alternatives.
President Biden Announces Plan to Secure Critical Supply Chains and Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing
| Products Finishing
The Biden Administration released new reports from key agencies on critical supply chains, potential vulnerabilities, and a plan to revitalize U.S. manufacturing.