Nexam Chemical patenta método que aumenta el uso de PP reciclado

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Nexam Chemical consiguió esta patente para su tecnología de Reactive Recycling, que transforma el polipropileno reciclado, reduciendo la dependencia de plástico virgen y promoviendo una economía más circular.        

Mecanismos de fusión en extrusión de plásticos

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Entienda la importancia de la disipación viscosa en la fusión del polímero y cómo afecta la eficiencia de la operación de extrusión de plásticos.      

Considerations for Adding CMM Capabilities to Your Shop

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

CMMs may provide simple efficiency gains, but if you look deeper, the machine unlocks more complex work for your shop.

Zeiss CMMs Streamline Measurement

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Westec 2023: The Zeiss Prismo CMM family delivers maximum accuracy at the highest measuring speed, while reducing the user’s carbon footprint.

Caos Tecnología CNC presenta el sistema PDSD, de Kuen Lin

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 508A, Caos Tecnología CNC planea el lanzamiento del sistema PDSD – Pressing Die Status Detection, un producto de Kuen Lin.

Hypertherm Associates Announces Virtual Trade Show

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Shop Talk Live will take place virtually on October 10 and 11, 2023. The event will include virtual hands-on workshops, cutting demonstrations of new techniques, live discussions and tips and tricks to streamline operations.

Farsoon FS1521M Has 16 Lasers for Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon’s FS1521M metal 3D printing platform series offers advanced multilaser scanning strategies with optional modes for efficiency, quality or balanced performance for different manufacturing needs.

Partners Improve Wheelchair Seats, Cushions Using 3D Printed Programmable Foam

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The 3D printed programmable foam is said to enhance orthopedic seats and cushions, offering improved comfort and reliability for users.

First 'Biomass Balance' Additives

| Plastics Technology

New products from BASF said to be drop-in replacements for its existing products, so processors do not need to requalify the new antioxidant or reformulate their products.

Diseño del tornillo de extrusión: impacto y predicciones

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Descubra cómo el diseño del tornillo de extrusión interactúa con el polímero y la presión del cabezal, y los desafíos en las predicciones de producción      

Demonstration Environment Displays Software Capabilities

| Products Finishing

Steelhead Hatchery provides a deeper look into Steelhead software and how it can benefit them.

Advocacy Campaign Promotes Plastic Recycling and Recyclers

| Plastics Technology

Policymakers targeted with a message of recycling feasibility. 

What Does Automation Look Like in Moldmaking?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

There are a variety of technologies and products that can help optimize and automate the manufacturing processes involved in moldmaking.

Prices Bottom Out for Volume Resins?

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Flat-to-down trajectory underway for fourth quarter for commodity resins.  

Markforged introduces Digital Source platform for manufacturer-certified parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital Source aims to solve supply chain challenges with licensed, digital inventory printed through Markforged’s global 3D printer network at the point of need.

Annual RJG Global Mold Smart Award is Now Open for Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Potential 2024 award candidates are dedicated to transforming their injection molding company using RJG technology or service solutions. Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2023.

Lilium commences fuselage assembly for Lilium Jet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

First of seven fuselages, to be manufactured and assembled at partner Aciturri’s facility in Spain by the end of 2023, marks a pivotal step in the eVTOL aircraft’s industrialization.

Toray, Honda to jointly validate chemical nylon 6 recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partners have begun verifying depolymerization and monomer separation and refining technologies using subcritical water for recovery of glass fiber-reinforced nylon 6 automotive parts, to be eventually broadened into other applications.

Plastics Processing Activity Held Steady in August

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Monthly index indicates overall plastics processing activity stayed on its path of contraction.

Inspección visual de moldes con realidad aumentada

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 410, CIM Concept destaca SuPAR, herramienta que posibilita la interacción con información de modelos CAD, PMI y resultados de análisis CAE en un entorno físico.

Lanxess, Tennants Partner to Provide Integrated Solutions

| Products Finishing

The combination of ATP technology and biocide use intends to help save costs and improve operational hygiene.

Updated Software Reduces Die Design Iterations

| Plastics Technology

New software said to reduce the number of fine-tuning iterations and die development time by at least 50%.