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Mazak lanza una línea de máquinas tipo suizo
| Modern Machine Shop México
Mazak presentó Syncrex, una nueva línea de máquinas tipo suizo que cuentan con configuraciones de siete, ocho y nueve ejes.
Fastems Appoints Nathan Turner President
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Turner brings over 30 years of automation experience to his role as president of U.S. operations at the CNC automation and software company.
OCSiAl to Open New Graphene Nanotube Production Plant
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The new facility, located in Differdange, Luxembourg, will enable the company to increase accessibility of graphene nanotubes to a span of industries.
Pressurized steam-based composites recycling for full fiber reclamation
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Longworth’s DEECOM process for composites recycling claims to produce intact fiber and resin reclamation with near-virgin properties.
New Wear Resistant Bar Stock for Specialty Machined Parts
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Four new rod/bar stocks are self-lubricating for maintenance-free operation. Two are food-grade.
Bowman to Open New Headquarters Near Chicago
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Bowman’s new facility will house corporate offices, manufacturing and product development for company.
Logitech Scales-Up Use of Recycled Plastic in Electronic Products
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
About 65% of mice & keyboards in the company’s largest product portfolio now use post-consumer recycled plastic
#electronics
NatureWorks and IMA Step-Up Testing of Compostable Coffee Pod
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Initial filling tests at IMA’ lab on K-Cyo based on NatureWorks’ low-carbon Ingeo PLA accelerate based on promising results.
Aumenta demanda de soluciones para reciclaje de empaques flexibles de plástico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Stadler ha experimentado un aumento de la demanda de plantas de clasificación y reciclaje capaces de lograr que este material vuelva a reintegrarse en la cadena de producción.
Inauguran el Centro de Innovación Industrial para el sector Aeroespacial de El Bajío
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el objetivo de fortalecer la cadena productiva del sector aeroespacial, fue inaugurado el Centro de Innovación Industrial para el sector Aeroespacial de El Bajío en Aguascalientes.
A Conversation on Finishing's Role in Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #12
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Conventional finishing techniques like electroplating and powder coating have a role to play in AM. Stephanie Hendrixson and Scott Francis discuss how additive will go farther with finishing on the latest episode of AM Radio.
A New ‘Supercritical Water’ Approach to Recycling Plastic Packaging Waste
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
University of Birmingham license the rights to its technology to U.K.’s Stopford to develop a novel process for recycling mixed plastic packaging to obtain high-value recycled plastic.
Workshops for Warriors Is a Blueprint for Success
Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop
The founder of this training program for military veterans sees it as a pattern for rethinking assumptions and attitudes about the skills gap in U.S. manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment
Axile Art Automation Systems Support Digitalization
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Axile’s industrial automation solutions enable real-time monitoring of the whole machine and system.
Heidi Petz será la nueva directora de operaciones de Sherwin-Williams
| Products Finishing México
Sherwin-Williams anunció que Heidi G. Petz fue elegida por su junta directiva como nueva presidenta y directora de operaciones a partir del 1 de marzo de 2022.
Uniloy Buys Moldmaker Century Die
Matthew Naitove | MoldMaking Technology
Uniloy gains a second moldmaking facility with 70+ years of experience in all types of blow molds.
Nordson Corporation se une al índice S&P 500
| Products Finishing México
El S&P Indices informó que la empresa industrial Nordson Corp. se unió al índice S&P 500, en reemplazo de Xilinx Inc.
Airbus, CFM International collaborate on hydrogen combustion technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A380 flying testbed will be equipped with liquid hydrogen (LH2) tanks and modified turbofan engine to take flight around the middle of this decade.
Hose System Better Secures Injection Mold Heating, Cooling Circuits
| MoldMaking Technology
Expansion of Hasco’s Push-Lok system offers flexible, twist-free, kink-resistant hoses for quick repairs, secure connections and max service life.
Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program Elevates Injection Molding Industry Workforce
| MoldMaking Technology
The AIM Institute, Clarion University and the Keystone Community Educational Council are providing education and training for the program, with a focus on plastics injection molding, 340+ hours of hands-on learning and 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
#workforcedevelopment
Celanese to acquire majority of DuPont’s mobility and materials business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Celanese will acquire nearly all of DuPont’s engineering thermoplastics, as well as specialty nylons, polyesters and elastomers, much of it devoted to automotive.
Mold Component Supplier, Punch Industry USA, to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary in Illinois
| MoldMaking Technology
Punch Industry supplies punches, button dies, core pins, ejectors, cores, cavities and inserts to U.S. mold/die makers, injection molders and metal stamping companies.