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Consumers’ Preference for Print Media Shows Post-Pandemic Gains
| Gardner Web
The 2023 Two Sides Trend Tracker Survey asked consumers how they prefer to receive and read various types of media – on paper, mobile/tablet, e-reader, laptop/desktop or no preference. Results showed an increase from 2021 in the preference for paper over digital communication.
Chemical simulation to achieve sustainable composite materials testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A collaboration between Molydyn, Bitzrez and the AMRC target the development of a viscosity modeling capability for quicker and more sustainable materials design.
Mechanical Limit Switches Communicate Mold Components’ Positions
| Plastics Technology
Hasco says its new mechanical Z1430/... limit switches monitor the position of moving components like ejector pins and core pullers in injection molding tools.
Crece la inversión automotriz en Guanajuato en 2023
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Diversas empresas asiáticas de la industria automotriz anuncian inversiones para ampliar sus líneas de producción en Guanajuato.
High Appearance Standards
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Ever have an enticing powder coating job come your way, but aren’t sure if your capabilities can meet the specifications? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for realistically assessing whether or not to take the job.
Platinum Tooling Begins Importing Hommel and Keller Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company is now the North American importer of the Quick knurling and marking tools from Hommel and Keller.
Kyocera SGS End Mills Feature Seven-Flute Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The H-Carb Series 77 end mills feature a specialized core and flute design to improve rigidity and chip flow while reducing deflection.
MMT Chats: Update from Star of “Track the Apprentice”
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
CDM Tool & Manufacturing Apprentice Machinist Taylor Bartelt shares where she has been and what she has learned over the past year. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
L.S. Starrett Depth Gages Provide Wireless, Accurate Measurement
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company offers three new wireless electronic depth gages designed for ease of use.
Mark Brown Retires From Burger & Brown Engineering
| MoldMaking Technology
Mark Brown is retiring from Burger & Brown Engineering after 29 years with the company.
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Plan de manejo de residuos: clave para la transición a un modelo circular
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Durante el webinar sobre el plan de manejo de residuos en México expertos analizaron esta herramienta y el impacto que tiene en el medio ambiente y la economía del país.
Sistema de sujeción de SMW Autoblok elimina obstrucciones
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El nuevo chuck magnético circular MillTec, de SMW Autoblok, funciona para el mecanizado de precisión en cinco ejes.
Kistler Announces New Sales Representation in the Southeast
| Plastics Technology
Kistler has appointed Fordham Plastics as its exclusive sales representative for all products in its Plastics and Advanced Manufacturing Business Units.
Toolpath Improves Chip Management for Swiss-Type Lathes
| Modern Machine Shop
This simple change to a Swiss-type turning machine’s toolpath can dramatically improve its ability to manage chips.
Valstone Acquires Henning Industrial Software
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Henning Software designs, develops, licenses and supports mission-critical operational and financial management software to manufacturers and distributors to enable improved productivity, efficiency and profitability.
Hot Tip Sprue Cleaner Melts Obstructive Plastic
| MoldMaking Technology
The hand-held tool from Globeius Inc. brings plugged hot runner sprues and nozzle tips back to life quickly and safely, sometimes without needing to remove the mold from the press.
STRUCTeam upgrades CompoSIDE composites design engineering modules
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The integrated web-based application now features an inclusive Yacht Designer license with the latest ISO 12215-5:2019 guidelines for more comprehensive marine application design.
Selective Plating Certification for Oil and Gas
| Products Finishing
Certification ensures consistent quality of selective brush plating for premium threaded connections.
Custom-Built Mold-Storage Racks
| Plastics Technology
PCS Company’s mold-storage racks have multiple standard features to support and protect molds, dies, components and auxiliary equipment.
Struktol Appoints New Director of Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
Jeff Kasper has joined the company, after most recently having worked as plant manager at Valtris Specialty Chemicals
Sandvik Coromant End Mills Feature Specialized Coating
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new CoroMill Plura HD solid end mills, featuring a Zertivo 2.0 coating, are said to improve tool life, process security and productivity over previous versions.
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials -- Part 29: Polyurethane
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
This material family has unparalleled versatility, not only in terms of the forms the material can take, but in the different ways in which it can be processed.