Mexican Media Brands
Nexa3D and Henkel to Jointly Develop Turnkey Additive Manufacturing Systems
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The companies joined together to open a full-scale additive manufacturing customer center in Ventura, CA.
Lockheed Martin Works with MakerBot for its AI-Assisted Lunar Rover Project for NASA
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided easily accessible 3D printing for a host of projects for Lockheed Martin’s team of engineers.
California Efforts Continue to Ban Hexavalent Chromium Plating
| Products Finishing
California Air Resources Board continues to advance rulemaking to transition hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium alternatives.
#regulations
NGR Relocates and Increases Size of U.S. Customer Care Center
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The North and South America markets are covered by the center.
Rapid Reports Improve Shop Utilization
| Modern Machine Shop
The owners of David Packard Company wanted to look beyond facility expansion to increase the output of the shop. They turned to Datanomix to unlock hidden capacity in their current infrastructure.
KraussMaffei Adds Doran to Extrusion Sales Team
| Plastics Technology
Machinery sales vet will cover northern U.S. as well as Canada.
Video: Emerging Leader Michael P. Reader is Dedicated to Bringing Company to Next Level
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Growing up working on the shop floor at Precision Plus Inc. and knowing his heart was in manufacturing at a young age, Michael P. Reader now plays a prominent role at the company as V. P. of engineering.
President Biden Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements, OSHA to Initiate New Standard and Enforcement
| Products Finishing
New OSHA Standards and Enforcements Concerning COVID-19.
#regulations
Modern Machine Shop and ProShop ERP Announce New Conference
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference focuses on setting up shops to succeed during transition. The digital event provides shop owners information to improve their company value, reduce the risk of their business transition and increase their chance of success.
#workforcedevelopment
Fully Parametrized Native CAD Databases Reduce Design Time, Maximize Process Reliability
| MoldMaking Technology
Native CAD databases from Hasco include installation spaces for an optimized design process and simplified implementation into CATIA, Siemens NX and SolidWorks CAD systems.
Online Training Program Devotes a Comprehensive Approach to Injection Molding
| MoldMaking Technology
Kruse Training offers a range of topics for new and veteran engineers, including Mold Design, which focuses on the basics of mold design and how various design elements impact a molded part.
#workforcedevelopment
Zeiss, ORNL Introduce Fast, Automated Print Parameter Qualification at RAPID + TCT 2021
| MoldMaking Technology
Zeiss ParAM (Parameter for Additive Manufacturing) comprehensively evaluates a set of parameters in less than 12 hours, reduces build failure rate, cost per part and improves reliability.
Fort ORD Works achieves AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
International Standards Authority audit earned through the company’s commitment to quality and compliance to stringent internal procedures for the development of high-performance composite structures.
#regulations
NASF Releases Public Policy Update for September 2021
| 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 September.
#regulations
SolidCAM Expands Machining Software to Siemens NX
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
SolidCAM iMachining software is said to achieve short cycle times – regardless of industry, material or machine – with its patented “morphing spirals,” intelligent island separation and moating.
MMS, ProShop ERP Hosting Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference Sept. 27
| Additive Manufacturing
Live digital event focuses on setting up shops to succeed during business ownership transitions.
Gobierno de Oaxaca y SiKanda A.C. firman convenio de colaboración para “Reciclaje Inclusivo”
| Plastics Technology México
Además de impulsar y promover el tratamiento de residuos y el desarrollo sustentable, recientes programas y acuerdos buscan garantizar los derechos humanos y laborales de quienes se dedican al reciclaje.
NASF 1000 Program Seeks Support
| Products Finishing
NASF 1000 Program Addresses Regulatory, Legislative and Legal Actions on Behalf of Surface Finishers.
#regulations
Thermoforming Packaging Machines for Sensitive Products
| Plastics Technology
Multivac’s new RX 4.0 and C-300 machines ideal for medical combi packs and sterile pouches, respectively
Nylon/Modified PPE Resin for Demanding Automotive Applications in Hot and Humid Conditions
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s new Noryl GTX 9500 resin boasts superior dimensional stability, retaining improved balance of mechanical properties when exposed to heat and humidity in underhood and other applications.
#regulations
Glass Reinforced PBT Compounds for ADAS Radar Covers
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s new LNP Thermocomp resins boast exceptional warpage control and laser welding capability.
July Another Strong Month for Machine Tool Orders
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
Compared with one year ago, the GBI: Metalworking was 23.5% higher, which was the 13th consecutive month of growth. The strong growth in the metalworking industry should lead to accelerating growth in machine tool orders throughout 2021.
#economics