Novel Cooling System, Energy Efficient Extruders for Blown Film

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Tower-mounted, variable-diameter air ring and flexible, energy-efficient extruder highlight Apline display.  

Inverting Turning and Five-Axis Milling at Famar

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Automation is only the tip of the iceberg for Famar, which also provides multitasking options for its vertical lathes and horizontal five-axis machine tools.

Pacto de los Plásticos de México: un impulso hacia la economía circular

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

El Pacto de los Plásticos de México, respaldado por WWF, la Fundación Ellen MacArthur y WRAP, une esfuerzos en busca de soluciones para una gestión más sostenible de los plásticos. Empresas como Yakult, Evertis, México Recicla, Ecolana y Bioelements se sumaron.

Extrusion Consulting to Rep Boston Matthews, Munchy in North America

| Plastics Technology

Machine builder taps extrusion processing experts as North American sales arm.  

Secretaría de Economía destaca los anuncios de inversión en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Secretaría de Economía indicó que se contabilizaron más de 31,000 millones de dólares en anuncios de inversión de enero al 15 de marzo de 2024.

Refurbishing Service for Biax Lines

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Clip and chain systems for film-stretching lines can now be overhauled in the U.S.

Unraveling the Science and Myth Associated With Moisture Analysis — Part 2

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Once you’ve selected the right moisture analyzer, the task of method development begins. Don’t skip this step or you’ll run into problems. Here’s what happened in my lab decades ago.  

HRC obtains GRS 4.0 certification for carbon-neutral carbon fiber products

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two rCF materials and two finished rCF products maintain more than 90% performance retention rate, earn Global Recycled Standard (GRS) recognition.

Alliance Specialties Initiates Community Service Event at NPE2024

| MoldMaking Technology

On May 8 during the plastics event, NPE attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the packaging of essential meals with Alliance and U.S. Hunger.

Teijin Aramid wins award for recycled Twaron used in automotive tires

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tire Technology International Innovation Award highlights Teijin’s inclusion of recycled aramid fiber in the cap ply, belt and carcass of tire designs.

Mold Builder Invests in Five-Axis Milling to Open the Envelope

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Mold-Tech Inc., dedicated to complete quality and support, continues to add to its hard milling equipment department with the Makino D200Z, enhancing mold lead times, accuracy and efficiency.  

Gundrill Production Cells Boost Precision, Output

| MoldMaking Technology

The Unisig R-4-2-2 production cell uses a smart conveyor to simultaneously load four barrel blanks into a UNI four-spindle gundrilling machine.

Moldmaker Showcases Molding Equipment for LSR, Injection Molds

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: M.R. Mold showcases its proprietary line of products for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and plastic injection molds alongside four industry partners.  

Smart Assistant Bridges Injection Molding Skills Gap

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: MAX the Process Advisor, as well as free presentations and training by RJG Inc.
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Novel DITF composite material enables CO2-negative construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three materials — bio-based carbon fibers, natural stone and biochar — act as an alternative to reinforced concrete in a house wall demonstrator in the DACCUS-Pre project.  

Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.

‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Understanding the different types of oven heat technology for surface finishing, including how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages, can help determine the best heating solution for an application.

7 Important Ideas on Postprocessing in AM

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is defined by 3D printing, but it is more than this step. For almost every AM production part, steps after the 3D printing operation are essential to complete the part and realize its value. Here are several thoughts.

Digital Signal Processor Power Supply for Ultrasonic Welders

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Sonics launches Model DX800 for its DX Series OEM DSP Power Supply.

Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Forge Partnership to Integrate Software and Hardware in Additive Manufacturing Workflow

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration creates a one-stop-shop for all the tools and software needed to create precision products that look, feel and function properly. Now, Hawk Ridge Systems’ integrated solution portfolio will include a complete print-to-product workflow with DyeMansion’s Powershot C, Powershot S, DM60 and Powerfuse S postprocessing solutions.

Starrett Measurement Systems Provide Repeatable Results

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s optical and video-based measurement systems combine high-resolution images, intuitive software and precision mechanical platforms.

4 Reasons to Use Safety Commands

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Safety commands help safeguard CNC applications from common programming or operation errors.