Lincoln Electric Partners With Bechtel Plant Machinery to Support US Navy

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Lincoln Electric will 3D print large-scale propulsion components measuring almost 10 feet in diameter and weighing up to 20,000 pounds.

Crece la importación de moldes y troqueles en 2023

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2023 el valor de la importación de moldes de inyección de plástico creció 20.64 % y el valor de la importación de troqueles aumentó 55.13 %.

New Nylon 12 Offers Reusability, Surface Finish For Industrial Additive Manufacturing

| Plastics Technology

HP introduces PA 12 S for 3D printing.

INEOS and Supply Chain Partners Collaborate on Premium Film Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

PepsiCo launches its new Sunbites brand snack packaging in the U.K. and Ireland

Kuka AR Software Enhances Robotics Error Detection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Kuka.MixedReality software displays tools and interference geometries for early detection of potential hazards that can then be eliminated before a robot starts to work.

Leveraging Data to Drive Manufacturing Innovation

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Global manufacturer Fictiv is rapidly expanding its use of data and artificial intelligence to help manufacturers wade through process variables and production strategies. With the release of a new AI platform for material selection, Fictive CEO Dave Evans talks about how the company is leveraging data to unlock creative problem solving for manufacturers.

AkzoNobel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Latin America

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel has announced that all of its Latin America-based manufacturing facilities are now operating on 100% renewable electricity.

How to Implement a Remote Validation Process

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A review of the setup and use of a remote mold validation kit.

Engineered Shaped Grain Abrasives Take Grinding Productivity to New Heights

| Products Finishing

Unique three-pointed curved grain approach offers advantages for tough grinding applications.

Evonik Develops Infinam FR 4100L 3D Printing Resin for Manufacturing Tough, Ductile, Flame-Retardant Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Once cured, Infinam FR 4100L features high elongation at break, good haptics and an excellent surface finish that can be further machined and polished.

Hot Runner Cable Range Extended

| Plastics Technology

Hasco is now offering its H12251/ cable in two different lengths and four different wiring standards.

JuggerBot 3D Awarded $4 Million by Air Force to Develop Large Format Hybrid Additive System

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The project focuses on advancing the ability to print a thermoset composite material that can transform the way an aircraft structure is designed, fabricated and sustained for limited-life aircraft.

EOS Integrates 1000 Kelvin’s AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot Into Software Suite to Accelerate Productivity and Engineering Speed for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The AMAIZE AI “co-pilot” platform is designed to harness cutting-edge AI to streamline design processes, slash engineering costs and accelerate the introduction of new additive manufacturing products.

Hasco Releases UKCA Identification Stamp

| Plastics Technology

Hasco’s Z4884/ stamps provide UKCA identification.

Entorno de software ofrece funciones de “CAD para CAM” a los programadores

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Open Mind Technologies ofrece dos formatos para funciones CAD que permiten realizar selecciones e interacciones.

Borealis: 30 años impulsando la innovación y la sostenibilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En su 30º aniversario, Borealis, fabricante de soluciones para poliolefinas, destaca por su compromiso con la innovación, la economía circular y la sostenibilidad.

Press-In Inserts for Post-Molding Installation

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

E-Z Lok’s new E-Z Press Insert features a slotted design with diamond-knurled OD which enables “cold” installation

The AIM Institute and Engel North America Unveil Partnership

| Plastics Technology

Engel North America has provided an E-mac 265/85 injection molding machine to be used by the AIM Institute for education and R&D purposes.

Plant-Monitoring Software Has Expanded Capabilities

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Monitoring system is said to improve plastic processors’ uptime, reduce costs, and improve service and maintenance operations.  

NPE2024 Announces Speaker for First Ever Women in Plastics Breakfast

| MoldMaking Technology

The Plastics Show, produced by The Plastics Industry Association, will host its inaugural Women in Plastics Breakfast featuring speaker Kerrie Greenfelder, PE.

Moldmaking, Plastics Innovations Designed to Boost Injection Molding, Streamline Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: PCS Company introduces several new products, including the MCS system, hot runner alarm systems, sprue bushings, a micro-TIG welder and its full Smartflow product line.

Texturing, Engraving Service Supports Mold Builders, Plastics Industry

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Custom Etch brings its knowledge in laser texturizing, engraving, marking and labeling to mold builders and molders via new technology investments.