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H. Joseph Gerber: Pioneer of Plastics Innovation for Various Industries
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
The remarkable legacy of H. Joseph Gerber in plastics revolutionized multiple industries. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Gerber's inventions — including computer-controlled fabric cutting and CAD/CAM systems — continue to shape manufacturing processes worldwide.
Rainer Armbruster: Pioneer of Injection Cube Molds
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology
Discover how Rainer Armbruster, inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, has become an icon in moldmaking, revolutionizing the injection molding industry with his groundbreaking cube mold technology.
Blown Film Lines Are Fully Customized
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Systems can be furnished for single- to nine-layer for barrier applications.
J. Michael Cude: Innovator in Medical Plastics
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
The remarkable journey of J. Michael Cude covers a four-decade career in the medical plastics industry, marked by groundbreaking innovations and leadership. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Cude's contributions continue to shape medical device manufacturing worldwide.
4 Bright Ideas for Effective Lights-Out Machining
| Production Machining
Adopting lights-out machining involves considerations when a machine shop decides to move forward with the process. Here are some tips to a successful implementation.
Zoller to Host Open House, Technology Days Event
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 2024 Open House and Technology Days event will highlight customers who have leveraged Zoller technology to optimize their manufacturing processes and boost profits.
Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Provides Optimal Stock Support
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The FMB Turbo RS 4-45 bar feeder provides reduced vibration, a boost to maximum rpm, better surface finishes and the ability to hold tighter tolerances.
Innovator and Architect of INSITE Technology: Kurt Swogger
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
The pioneering legacy of Kurt Swogger at Dow Chemical Co. revolutionized the plastics industry with INSITE Technology. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Swogger’s innovations in high-performance polyolefins have shaped industries worldwide.
Desarrollo de talento: clave para consolidar la manufactura inteligente en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
La firma EY GDS México manifiesta que la implementación de sistemas de hardware y software han iniciado el camino hacia la transformación digital.
Plasticizer-Free Proprietary Long-Chain Nylons
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE 2024: NYCOA highlighting proprietary NXTamid L as a sustainable replacement to nylons 11 and 12.
Dr. Walter Kaminsky: Pioneer of Catalysts Revolutionizing Polymer Production and Recycling
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Dr. Walter Kaminsky’s pioneering research on metallocene catalysts at the University of Hamburg sparked a global revolution in plastics production. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Kaminsky’s legacy continues to shape the polyolefin industry and plastic recycling technologies.
Dr. Cato Laurencin: Pioneer in Plastics for Regenerative Medicine
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Dr. Cato Laurencin, whose groundbreaking work in plastics and regenerative medicine has transformed health care, was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024. Dr. Laurencin's innovative use of polymers for musculoskeletal applications has revolutionized medical devices and biologics.
Composites industry activity meaningfully slowed contraction in March
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating still contracted in March, though it landed just one point shy of 50, which could eventually lead it into expansion territory.
Absolute Machine Tools Partners With CNC Pros
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
CNC Pros offers a broad range of CNC machine tools in the Southwest region on the U.S.
How to Customize an Interoperable Software Solution for Your Moldmaking Process
| MoldMaking Technology
A connected software solution streamlines the moldmaking process by providing a unified source of design data, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, with five key steps benefiting from this integration.
Cetec ERP Awarded Best Overall Manufacturing Software
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Cetec ERP was picked Best Overall manufacturing software and won awards in multiple categories including Best for Planning and Scheduling, Best for Procurement, Best for Bill of Materials (BOM), and more.
Shoulder Milling Cuts Racing Part's Cycle Time By Over 50%
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Pairing a shoulder mill with a five-axis machine has cut costs and cycle times for one of TTI Machine’s parts, enabling it to support a niche racing community.
Grupo Rotoplas construye planta de rotomoldeo en Ixtapaluca
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Rotoplas anuncia la construcción de una planta en Ixtapaluca para aumentar su capacidad de producción y reemplazar la actual en la Ciudad de México.
Sumitomo Turning Grade Provides Long Tool Life in Cast Iron Applications
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The AC4125K turning grade is designed to lower overall tool usage and tool-change frequency while providing stable, long tool life in cast iron applications.
Sistema de mandrinado fino de Tungaloy aumenta la utilización de la máquina
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los módulos de cartuchos KKH para el sistema digital de herramientas de mandrinado fino SwissBore están diseñados para que todas las operaciones de mandrinado fino.
Borealis Completes Acquisition of Integra Plastics AD, Expanding Recycling Capacity
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Integra plastics uses optical sorting to capture value in postconsumer waste polyolefins.
American Reshore Unveils Polishing and Plating Facility
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Blackstone Industries of Piedras Negras (Mexico) has announced the inauguration of its polishing and plating facility in Piedras Negras, situated on the Texas border.