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Brentwood Acquires Enexio’s Water Technologies Business
| Plastics Technology
The deal combines manufacturing capacity for plastics-based water and wastewater treatment products used within cooling towers.
CCAIFEF Announces 2022 Scholarship Program
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2022 Scholarship Program.
Se requieren resinas recicladas grado alimenticio aprobadas por la FDA y la EFSA
| Plastics Technology México
Las resinas de grado alimenticio representan actualmente solo el 10 % de la capacidad anual global de polímeros reciclados de más de 45 millones de toneladas, según ICIS Mechanical Recycling Supply Tracker.
Formlabs Launches PreForm Software for Improved Packing Densities
| Additive Manufacturing
The software is designed to improve packing density, resulting in less leftover powder with each 3D print and a lower cost per part.
ENTEK Buys Material Handling & Conveying Company
| Plastics Technology
Compounding machinery builder acquires Adaptive Engineering & Fabrication, which specializes in difficult to handle and convey materials.
Servicio performance.boost analytics, de Engel, para la extracción de información a partir de datos
| Plastics Technology México
Con el nuevo servicio performance.boost analytics, Engel ayuda a sus clientes a extraer información de los datos disponibles y utilizarla en la optimización de los procesos y la producción, así como en la solución de problemas.
ATI QC-29 Offers Rugged Toolchanging Option for Small Robots
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The QC-29 is the first standard ATI Toolchanger designed with a rectangular body that mounts directly to 40-mm and 50-mm robot wrists.
Desktop Metal, Uniformity Labs Partner to Produce Binder-Jetting Solutions
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The goal of the partnership is to create integrated solutions that make it easier for businesses to adopt binder jetting to produce end-use metal parts at scale.
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Esta pintura blanca podría reducir la necesidad de aire acondicionado y mantener las superficies frescas
Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México
Ingenieros de la Universidad de Purdue crearon en 2021 la pintura más blanca que se conozca hasta ahora, la cual permite mantener mucho más frescas las superficies e incluso los edificios.
Starrag's New Compact HMC Increases Speed, Output
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Heckert H65 provides traverse rates up to 80 m/min and a standard spindle speed of up to 10,000 revs/min from its 60 kW/450 Nm hollow shaft HSK-A100 spindle. A motor spindle with a run-up time of one second can be used for machining light alloys.
Shapeways, Desktop Metal Expand Partnership for Additive Manufacturing Services
| Additive Manufacturing
Shapeways is expanding its Desktop Metal system capacity and capabilities by providing customers access to these solutions at its ISO-9001 manufacturing facilities in both Long Island City, New York, and Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Closing the Loop for Syringe Filters
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Global life sciences company Cytiva and recycler TerraCycle are working to convert multi-material syringe filters into useable products.
Turnkey Package Enables Optimized Automation Integration
| MoldMaking Technology
Together, Kurt Workholding and Absolute Machine Tools introduce a turnkey automation package, which features a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A Pneumatic Vise and Kurt RV36 Robotic Gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 high-speed vertical machining center.
SPE Mold Technologies Division Seeks Nominations for Mold Maker, Mold Designer of the Year Award 2022
| MoldMaking Technology
For consideration, nominees should demonstrate strong technical expertise, a reputation for conducting fair, honest business and have made contributions to SPE and/or industry. Deadline to submit is Feb. 15, 2022.
Airbus Atlantic, a new global player for aerostructures, is launched
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The wholly owned subsidiary unifies the strengths, resources and skills of Airbus and STELIA Aerospace, establishes 500 direct and 1,500 indirect supplies.
IDI Composites International’s John K. Merrell is inducted into ACMA Hall Of Fame
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Merrell was posthumously honored, distinguishing the founder’s involvement and accomplishments in the composites industry and its associations.
VETERIA21 project seeks to optimize thermoplastics for adoption in EV battery casings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimplas and the Valencian Regional Government’s Ministry of Innovation, Universities, Science will develop more efficient transformation processes for thermoplastics, and reduce battery weight, energy consumption.
10 Ways Additive Manufacturing Reshapes a Production Facility (Forget What You Know About Factories)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Sintavia’s purpose-built facility for powder bed fusion of aircraft components illustrates fundamental ways the plant is different when 3D printing is the operation.
Predictions for the 3D Printing and Recycling Sectors in 2022
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
A look at what to expect in 2022 for both 3D printing and recycling.
4 Ways “Tag and Track” Technology Keeps Data Chains Intact
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
Scannable images and tags inextricably link relevant information with workpieces, cutting tools and other physical assets.
Xometry Acquires Thomas
| Plastics Technology
The digital marketplace for on-demand manufacturing acquired the product sourcing, supplier selection and digital marketing provider for $300 million.
Choose Your Favorite PM Cover Shot: Win Some PM Swag
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Production Machining magazine had some interesting — possibly atypical — cover imagery last year. Chime in to let us know which one was your favorite for a chance to win some free PM gear.