The SUR/FIN 2024 Technical Program: Capturing the Flavor

| Products Finishing

The NASF SUR/FIN 2024 Technical Advisory Committee has organized a program covering the latest in technology in our industry. The program consists of 65 presentations over 12 sessions, covering the latest in the many segments of the surface finishing field. What follows is a sampling of the presentations in each of the 12 sessions, capturing the flavor of the offerings available at SUR/FIN 2024

MMT Chats: Digitalizing Mold Lifecycle and Process Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie senior manager of Kenvue’s mold management center of excellence outside of Philadelphia to discuss mold management via tooling digitalization and OEM expectations and opportunities.

Portaherramientas de Horn con varias conexiones de refrigerante

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo portaherramientas de Horn dispone de dos conexiones de refrigerante.

ANCA Opens Technology Center in Korea

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Located near Seoul, the new facility will enable ANCA to expand its presence in the Asian market.

LS Mtron presenta soluciones para moldeo por inyección en NPE2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

LS Mtron presenta sus avances más recientes en máquinas de moldeo por inyección durante la NPE2024, incluyendo un enfoque híbrido para el procesamiento de materiales sostenibles.

Championing Corrosion Control on Capitol Hill

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This event marks a opportunity for professionals in the corrosion control and protective coatings industry to influence legislation and promote sustainable practices within critical infrastructure sectors.

Group to Present on Growth of Vinyl Records

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Head of Vinyl Record Manufacturing Association to discuss industry’s comeback.    

Dura Composites earns U.K. business award for low embodied carbon GFRP products

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Nationally recognized King’s Award for Enterprise highlights Dura’s composite walkway grating products for their sustainability credentials.

BMW construirá fábrica de baterías en Planta San Luis Potosí

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

BMW inició la construcción de su nuevo Centro de Producción de Módulos de Baterías para la plataforma de autos eléctricos Neue Klasse.

Electrical Discharge Machining in Ten Articles

Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop

This roundup of the top ten Electrical Discharge Machining articles on Modern Machine Shop covers the wide range of EDM topics.

Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.

Program Provides Equipment Maintenance, Overhauls and Upgrades

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Program aims to ensure equipment remains at peak performance levels throughout its life cycle.  

Open Mind CAD/CAM Software Increases Programming Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The HyperMill 2024 CAD/CAM software enables increased NC programming efficiency in applications ranging from 2.5D machining to five-axis milling.

Streamlined Drying Process Speeds Up Changeovers

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Maguire demonstrating increase in productivity possible by vacuum drying.

Envalior opens Indiana distribution center to support advanced materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The distribution center will serve growing demand across various industries with efficient and effective logistics solutions.

Thread Mill Line Expansion Intended for Challenging Threading Applications, Materials 

| MoldMaking Technology

Emuge-Franken adds five thread mill cutting tool lines, detailed in a complimentary product guide, covering everything from nickel alloys and titantium, to tool steels and cast aluminum.

Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.

ÉireComposites signs extended contract for Spirit aerostructure programs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.

Honoring Excellence at NPE 2024: Plastics Hall of Fame

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Yesterday, the Plastics Hall of Fame celebrated a legacy of innovation and vision for the plastics sector with 17 new members. Discover how these pioneers have helped shape the future of plastics.

For PLASTICS' CEO Seaholm, NPE to Shine Light on Sustainability Successes

| Plastics Technology

With advocacy, communication and sustainability as three main pillars, Seaholm leads a trade association to NPE that ‘is more active today than we have ever been.’    

PET Cap and Closure Manufacturing System Launches

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Origin Materials and partner Packsys Global say the high-throughput system opens the door to monomaterial bottles, promoting recycling and easing end of life for the package.

NPE2024 Features Medical Industry Sessions

| Plastics Technology

Learn about trends in sustainability, materials, collaboration and more at the NPE2024 Medical Industry Sessions.