Do You Have Good Ground?

| Products Finishing

John Cole, president of Parker Ionics, discusses his favorite subject: why having a good ground is so important for your powder coating process.

Cinco noticias que fueron tendencia en 2021

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Estas fueron las cinco noticias más leídas y compartidas por los lectores de Plastics Technology México en 2021.

Recruiting for Manufacturing Part 3

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Producing recruiting material can seem daunting, but you may be surprised at how many resources you already have in your shop.

Noticias que fueron tendencia en 2021

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Estas fueron las cinco noticias de 2021 que, por su impacto para el sector metalmecánico, generaron mayor interés en la audiencia.

Se prevé un crecimiento sostenido para los recubrimientos en polvo: Chem Quest

| Products Finishing México

El presidente de Chem Quest Powder Coating Research, Kevin Biller, prevé un crecimiento estable para los recubrimientos en polvo a escala global debido al crecimiento de ciertos segmentos y aplicaciones.

Teknor Apex Partners with Hyperlight Energy to Create Affordable Concentrated Solar Power Technology

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Plastic tubing made with Teknor Apex PVC compounds replaces traditional steel for more sustainable energy capture

The Year in Review

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.
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WFL's New Software Enables Mobile Machine Monitoring

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

WFL’s myWFL displays machine and program states over time, productivity and technical availability on the control system, PC or mobile device via a web browser.

Usuarios de transporte público de Nuevo León podrán pagar con PET

| Plastics Technology México

Los usuarios de transporte público de Nuevo León podrán pagar su pasaje con puntos ecológicos obtenidos a través del reciclaje de PET.

Eve UAM to be listed on NYSE, deliver operational eVTOL by 2026

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per the transaction, the Embraer company will further develop and commercialize its UAM solutions, with a current order pipeline of approximately $5.0 billion comprised of 1,735 vehicles.

Thread Formers Offer Enhanced Performance, Surface Finishes

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter TC420 Supreme has been optimized for maximum performance in universal applications, with high performance and 30% less torque.

Addcomposites AFPnext program grows digital automation capabilities for composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AFPnext aims to increase access to advanced composites manufacturing by eliminating key risks to manufacturers.

IsoTruss receives EPA funding for R&D in fiber-reinforced concrete foundations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eco-friendly concept increases resiliency and energy absorption, decreases installation time and costs for use in telecommunication tower infrastructure.
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Brazilian composites industry meets Top of Mind award winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Latin American Composite Materials Association (ALMACO) releases the winners of the 12th Top of Mind of the Composites Award.

First hover flight takes Archer Aviation’s Maker aircraft to the skies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Six months after unveiling its composites-intensive Maker eVTOL aircraft, Archer has achieved both FAA airworthiness certification and its first successful hover flight, with a broadening flight testing campaign coming soon.

Tungaloy Launches Double-Sided Inserts With Six Cutting Edges

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tungaloy’s DoFeedTri inserts come in a trigonal shape with a greater contact face that achieves secure insert retention when screw-clamped on the cutter, eliminating insert movement during machining.

CAINTRA: Indicadores del sector manufacturero se encuentran en zona de expansión

| Modern Machine Shop México

La encuesta de expectativas económicas de la manufactura de Nuevo León, realizada por CAINTRA, refiere que en noviembre la industria presenta una aceleración en todos los indicadores de desempeño.

3D Systems, AMT Collaborate on SLS Solution for Efficient Additive Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems is partnering with AMT on an industrial-scale selective laser sintering solution that includes the SLS 380, which is designed to enhance customer success and catalyze industries by delivering parts with unprecedented throughput, consistency, performance and yield.

ASTM Acquires Wohlers Associates

| Additive Manufacturing

As part of the acquisition, ASTM International acquires the Wohlers Report, a publication for the AM industry, along with intelligence briefs, specialized reports, training in design for AM and consulting services.
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Sherwin-Williams presenta visualizador de color aeroespacial

| Products Finishing México

El fabricante de pinturas presentó su Aircraft Color Visualizer, una herramienta digital que permite a diseñadores y dueños de aviones experimentar con el color en la aviación.

A Gold Standard Industrial Engineer

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Here’s how to define what we call a “Gold Standard Industrial Engineer.”

Powder Coating Week Returns to Orlando in 2022

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PCI’s Powder Coating Week 2022 will take place March 7-9 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando.