Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #9 Agricultural Film
| Plastics Technology
Editorial director Jim Callari continues his conversation with Mastio & Co president Kevin Huntsman, on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. Next on the countdown of largest markets for polyethylene film extrusion is agricultural film
Grado de torneado de Sandvik Coromant proporciona desbaste de alta alimentación
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Diseñado para proporcionar altos índices de remoción de metal en condiciones estables, Sandvik Coromant destaca el grado de torneado de acero GC4405.
ANIPAC compartió perspectivas para la industria del plástico en 2024
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Aldimir Torres, presidente de ANIPAC, presentó un balance del crecimiento del sector plástico en 2023 y señala los desafíos ambientales que enfrentará en 2024.
3D Printing Brings Sustainability, Accessibility to Glass Manufacturing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Australian startup Maple Glass Printing has developed a process for extruding glass into artwork, lab implements and architectural elements. Along the way, the company has also found more efficient ways of recycling this material.
Lingrove secures $10 million in financing to ramp up plant-based ekoa production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New support will enable climate-friendly, high-performance and aesthetically pleasing interiors made from ekoa natural fiber composite surfaces and panels.
Al Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Maritime unveil world’s largest 3D-printed boat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Holding the new Guinness World Record at 11.98 meters, the 3D-printed composite water taxi used a CEAD Flexbot to print two hulls in less than 12 days.
Cutting Tools Portfolio Caters to High Machining Demands
| MoldMaking Technology
The Haimer Mill line offers a variety of entry-level cutting tools for roughing and finishing that deliver precision, reliability and efficiency.
Unisig Enhances Customer Service With Parts Inventory Management System
| MoldMaking Technology
Two SSI Schafer Logimat vertical lift modules increase Unisig’s inventory storage capabilities and optimizes inventory organization and tracking to further operational excellence.
Ex-Pratt & Whitney president Chris Calio is promoted to RTX board
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RTX names Chris Calio, formerly president and CCO, to succeed Greg Hayes as CEO.
Nexam Chemicals joins TAPE Extreme consortium for temperature-resistant composite development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Chemistry, polymers and resins competency will guide Nexam’s R&D activities for novel dry UD tapes to replace metals in jet engines.
Prices for All Volume Resins Head Down at End of 2023
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Flat-to-downward trajectory for at least this month.
Desengrasante elimina fácilmente el aceite mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Según Madison Chemical, este desengrasante de base acuosa elimina el aceite y la grasa gracias a sus propiedades de humectación y penetración.
Low-Smoke, Non-Halogen Polyolefinic Compound for Armored Cables
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Avient’s latest addition to its ECCOH portfolio is designed to prevent environmental stress cracking in low- and medium-voltage cable sheathing.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
Solar-powered photonic cooling enables energy-saving coating
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
Guía de materiales y procesos para la transformación del plástico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Esta recopilación de artículos técnicos ofrece una visión completa de la transformación de plásticos, desde materiales como el poliestireno y el PLA, hasta técnicas avanzadas de moldeo, extrusión, soplado y termoformado.
10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers
| Production Machining
Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.
Finishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.
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Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.
Automotive Cleaning Questions Answered
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Parts cleaning experts answer questions about automotive cleaning trends, including questions about effective cleaning for electric vehicle parts as well as ISO16232 specifications.
GWS Tool Group Announces Independent Division, New Leadership
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
With Sean Holt as its new president, GWS will become a distinct division within the Sandvik Machining Solutions network.
Custom PCD Tools Extend Shop’s Tool Life Upward of Ten Times
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Adopting PCD tooling has extended FT Precision’s tool life from days to months — and the test drill is still going strong.