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PPG Expands Automotive OEM Coatings Production in Germany
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The company is constructing a 10,000 square foot addition to its existing facility with a capacity to produce more than 5,000 metric tons of waterborne basecoats per year.
Bales Offers Virtual Consultation, Coatings Comparison
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Bales Metal Surface Solutions now offers online research and consultation services through the Coatings Comparison Tool and the Mold Doctor. By going virtual, Bales hopes to give shops easier access to solutions.
Making Tribological Improvements to Bore Surfaces
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A new “mechano-chemical” process that impregnates tungsten into the surface of honed bores at a nano level improves wear resistance while reducing friction between mating components.
The outlook for thermoplastic composites: CW Trending Episode 7
| CompositesWorld
What are the experts saying about the state of thermoplastic composite materials today? CompositesWorld Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan dives into this topic and more with Solvay in our latest CW Trending episode.
Autocam Medical Celebrates Graduates of Apprentice Program
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The CNC Machinist Apprentice Program requires students to complete over 700 hours of classroom instruction over a period of 90 weeks. Apprentices are employed by Autocam Medical and maintain a full work schedule during the training period.
#workforcedevelopment
FANUC Launches Mobile Apps for Comparing CNCs, Components
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The CNC Comparison, the CNC Functions Catalog and the CNC Alarms apps are said to provide key FANUC product information in a user-friendly way.
Herramientas de roscado, taladrado y roscado de alto rendimiento
| Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: OSG Royco (stand 1018) destacará en FITMA su serie A de herramientas de corte que responde a la rápida introducción de nuevos materiales y técnicas de mecanizado.
Solvay collaborates with Trillium on bio-based acrylonitrile for carbon fiber applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals will enable Solvay's development of sustainable, bio-carbon fiber for use in various applications.
BTG Labs evolves capabilities, leadership and name to become Brighton Science
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Brighton Science takes its core strengths and assets in surface engineering and adhesion to the next level, bringing what it says is unmatched expertise to the emerging field of Surface Intelligence.
Suprem thermoplastic composites contribute to pressure vessel expansion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-quality, high-performance UD thermoplastics are dedicated to industrializing recyclable Type III, IV and V pressure vessels.
U.K. consortium to develop hub for hydrogen storage prototyping in drive for net zero
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A key aim of the HSPH platform is to set up further R&D projects for developing novel hydrogen storage prototypes, including Type IV vessels. The consortium is seeking partners for future demonstrator projects.
BASF designa a Uta Holzenkamp como nueva presidenta de la División de Recubrimientos
| Products Finishing México
A partir del 1 de enero de 2022, la doctora en química orgánica, Uta Holzenkamp, funge como nueva presidenta de la División de Recubrimientos de BASF.
Huber completes Magnifin acquisition, enhances additive business for thermoplastics, elastomers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Magnifin Magnesiaprodukte GmbH & Co. KG produces a wide range of halogen-free fire retardants, smoke suppressants and specialty aluminum oxides sold globally.
Wisconsin State Agency Recommends Stringent Groundwater Standard for Hexavalent Chromium
| Products Finishing
New standard for hexavalent chromium in groundwater is several orders of magnitude more stringent that existing federal and state standard.
#regulations
The Changing Nature of Injection Molding
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
As the industry enters a new year, it stands at the crossroads of global events that will change many aspects of injection molding in indelible ways—many of which are positive.
Industria italiana de máquinas-herramienta reporta crecimiento a doble dígito en 2021
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2021 la producción alcanzó un repunte del 22,1 % mientras que las exportaciones crecieron 17,4 %. La UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE estima que esta tendencia continuará en 2022.
EPA Submits for White House Review its Proposed Rule to List PFOS and PFOA as Hazardous Substance under CERCLA
| Products Finishing
EPA submitted proposed a rule to list PFOS and PFOA as Superfund hazardous substances to the White House for review. The rule could subject PFOS and PFOA to release reporting and cleanup cost recovery requirements.
#regulations
Supreme Court Reviews OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine Standard
| Products Finishing
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral argument on OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing and Face Coverings and issues temporary stay.
#regulations
Science Advisory Board (SAB) Criticizes Draft EPA PFAS Documents Over Lack of Transparency
| Products Finishing
Scientific panel questions EPA’ s scientific data and conclusions to support drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA.
#regulations
Walter Acquires Allegro Industries
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Walter Surface Technologies acquires Allegro Industries to expand its respiratory and PPE offerings.
EPA Adds N-Propyl Bromide to Hazardous Air Pollutants List
| Products Finishing
The first new chemical since the Clean Air Act Amendments were passed in 1990 is added to the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
#regulations
SnapEDA Expands eCADstar Library Content
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Using eCADstar’s embedded internet access, printed circuit board designers can search and download from SnapEDA’s library of electronic component models.