Thriving on First-Off Molding Projects

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Christina Fuges talks to Kevin Hartsoe, president of Neu Dynamics in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, about the company’s focus on the electric vehicle market, the key to its success, projects in the pipeline as well as supply chain and workforce challenges. 
#electronics

Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli

| Plastics Technology

We at Plastics Technology have been grateful that John has regularly contributed Injection Molding Know How columns to our publication since 2010. In this collection, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.

3D Printed Airless Basketball Now for Sale

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Wilson began selling its Airless Gen1TM 3D printed basketball on February 16, 2024. Here’s what we learned about the ball last year, in this bonus episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Premian a Carbios y L'Oréal por envase cosmético de rPET enzimático

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Conozca el impacto ambiental del biorreciclaje desarrollado por Carbios, en colaboración con L'Oréal y cómo esta tecnología se encamina a la sostenibilidad.  

16-LED Ring Illuminator Streamlines Industrial Microscopy

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This 360-degree shadow-free light provides consistent illumination while eliminating obstructive shadows, making it especially useful for detailed examinations and precision work.

Manufacturing Madness: Know When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Knowing which to do when can make the difference between world-class leadership and average management.

Insertos de fresado mejoran el rendimiento de corte

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con diez nuevos insertos de fresado de escuadra XVCT-AM, Tungaloy-NTK de Mexico amplia su línea TungAluMill, diseñada para aplicaciones no ferrosas.

Fastest Growing Market for Polyethylene Film

| Plastics Technology

This week, using the research Mastio & Co. has conducted, we talk about the fastest-growing market in the polyethylene film industry: e-commerce.

Mastercam Appoints New CFO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Karen Gibbs will lead financial efforts in support of the company’s ongoing market expansion.

Cross-Hatch Adhesion Testers Available in Kits

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Five kits, three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.

AMMMT promueve la proveeduría en Guanajuato

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante la asamblea general extraordinaria de la Asociación Mexicana de Manufactura de Moldes y Troqueles (AMMMT), el secretario de Desarrollo Económico Sustentable del Estado de Guanajuato exhortó a invertir en la instalación de plantas para el desarrollo de la proveeduría de la región.

Ellwood Specialty Steel Becomes Ellwood Specialty Metals

| MoldMaking Technology

Integrated producer of tool steel adds Ellwood Aluminum cast house into the Ellwood family of companies to serve both metal needs.

Cygnet Texkimp celebrates 50 years in fiber handling, processing technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Over the last five decades, Cygnet Texkimp’s breadth of portfolio innovations for the composites and technical fiber industries reflects its emphasis on collaboration and continuous development.

Mold Repair, Design Solutions Serve Many Industries

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Adler Industrial Solutions exhibits its selection of Pinnacle Molds and Rapid Mold solutions.

SAMPE 2024 Conference & Expo announces keynote speaker

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The advanced materials organization welcomes Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo’s Composite Materials Division to kick off the May 20-23 event in Long Beach, California.

SEWS inaugura planta en Tabasco

| Modern Machine Shop México

Instalada en el Parque Industrial Tabasco Business Center (TBC), la empresa invirtió más de 10 millones de dólares en su construcción. 

Navigating Economic Resilience and Consumer Trends

| MoldMaking Technology

Consumer behavior provides mold builders insight into the evolving market dynamics of goods and services that helps strategic planning.
#economics

Improve Production Rates Via Screw Design — Barrier vs. General Purpose vs. Melt Uniformity

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology

I’m looking for a few good molders to help trial a new screw design, and share data and results for a future article to prove the benefits of a melt uniformity screw.

Opening Up to Possibilities

| Production Machining

As a business leader, are you wasting time defining barriers when you should be defining the possibilities instead?

United Grinding Hires New Manager Director for Mexico Territory

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Alonso Acevedo brings 27 years of experience in the machine tool industry, including 12 years on the end-user side and 15 years in various sales roles.

Okuma America Corp. Appoints New VP of Engineering & Factory Automation Group

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Wade Anderson will lead Okuma America Corp.’s engineering department, which includes applications engineering, product engineering and quality assurance teams.

Fryer VMC Enables Easy Loading of Large Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The VB series of vertical machining centers feature an open design, large frame and rugged construction, which enables for versatility in production and job-shop applications.