NASF Releases Public Policy Update for December 2021
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 December.
#regulations
Index: Análisis sobre las exportaciones tecnológicas
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre otros aspectos, México puede consolidarse como exportador de tecnología a Estados Unidos debido a la reubicación de productores-proveedores ante el impacto de COVID-19 y las decisiones de estar cerca del mercado final manufacturero.
New Map Released of Toxic Hotspots from Industrial Air Emissions
| Products Finishing
ProPublica releases analysis of five years of modeled EPA data identifiying more than 1,000 toxic hot spots across the country.
#regulations
Piovan Buying IPEG as Global Auxiliaries Companies Combine
| Plastics Technology
Italian auxiliary machine builder to take ownership of Conair, Thermal Care, Pelletron and Republic Machine.
Virtual Reality Training Program Readies Molders for Real-World Process Setup
| Plastics Technology
Kruse Training will launch what it’s calling the first virtual reality training program for injection molding at PTXPO 2022.
#workforcedevelopment
High Performance Materials (HPM) se independiza dentro de Lanxess
| Plastics Technology México
La nueva estructura de Lanxess ofrecerá mejores oportunidades de crecimiento en el negocio de plásticos de alto rendimiento.
Kurt Manufacturing Introduces Compact Vise
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 8" DX8 CrossOver vise features a redesigned nut with less weight, a new brush seal design and a larger, stronger bearing pack for more durability.
Koketa confecciona prendas con tecnología antimicrobiana Acteev
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La marca peruana Koketa incluyó la tecnología Acteev, de Ascend Performance Materials, que incorpora los beneficios antimicrobianos de iones de zinc.
W&H Adds Kasie Fairbarn as Product Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Fairbarn joins blown film machine builder with experience from both processor and brand owner sides.
3D Printed Baseball Mitt Inserts Are Ready for the Big Leagues
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
Fast Radius was able to use Carbon’s DLS system for both prototyping and production of 3D printed, fatigue-resistant inserts for Rawlings’ REV1X baseball glove.
Sunnen Offers Mechanical Bore Gage Leasing Program
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The company says the lease program is an easy, economical way for job shops to get in-line precision part inspection, increasing shop capabilities and opening new avenues of business.
MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: MMT Chats
| MoldMaking Technology
These top 10 MMT Chat posts from 2021 feature a range of content, from insights on non-disclosure agreements, education on AM, best practices for improving efficiencies and other important topics. Revisit some of your favorites, or take a look at what you’ve missed.
La guía para sus compras
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Les presentamos la Guía de Proveedores 2022, producida cada año por Modern Machine Shop México. Esta guía se ha convertido en la primera fuente de búsqueda para los talleres metalmecánicos y las plantas de manufactura en México.
Portaherramientas angular disponible en Thinbit
| Modern Machine Shop México
Thinbit amplió su oferta para incluir portaherramientas angulares, los cuales están diseñados para máquinas CNC y convencionales.
Lots of Orders Out There—If You Can Fulfill Them
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
It’s feast and famine for many plastics processors—lots of business available, but their hands are tied by clogged supply chains and frustrating labor shortages.
BI-MU, la feria italiana para el sector metalmecánico, ya tiene fecha en 2022
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Del 12 al 15 de octubre de 2022, el complejo ferial de fieramilano Rho acogerá la 33.BI-MU, evento que busca responder a la voluntad del sector de invertir en nuevas tecnologías productivas.
Se incrementó la producción de autopartes
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
Hasta noviembre de 2021 la producción de autopartes fue de 93,554 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento de 19.3% en comparación con el mismo periodo de 2020, según cifras de Industria Nacional de Autopartes.
EPA Scraps “Waters of the US” Rule and Intends to Propose Refined Definition
| Products Finishing
EPA signed a proposed rule to scrap the Trump-era WOTUS rule and replace it with pre-2015 regulations until it can develop a new revised WOTUS rule.
#regulations
EPA to List PFAS as RCRA Hazardous Constituents and Trigger Broader Corrective Action Authority
| Products Finishing
EPA announces that it intends to list four PFAS as hazardous constituents under RCRA and expand corrective action authority to cleanup releases of PFAS and other emerging contaminants.
#regulations
EPA Releases Draft Health-Based Levels for PFAS in Drinking Water
| Products Finishing
EPA releases stringent health-based levels to serve as guidance for setting drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA.
#regulations
Ultra-High-Shear Mixer
| Plastics Technology
Said to be a more-efficient alternative to colloid mills.
Uyemura Expands Senior Leadership Team
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Uyemura’s founder Tony Revier will focus on primary accounts and international relations, meanwhile Mark Eonta assumes the role company president and CEO.