JEC World 2023 preview: Biontec

| CompositesWorld

Biontec assists customers with their products from the initial idea to series production with bionic fiber placement complemented by resin transfer molding.

Lessons on the Journey Toward Shop Automation

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

By necessity, small and mid-sized American job shops are automating production, whether through swift, dramatic upgrades in capital equipment, or slow, methodical changes to processes and procedures on the shop floor.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Nicholas Vitelli, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Nicholas Vitelli.

Global Shop Solutions Promotes New Products, Engineering Director

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Trent Maynard’s responsibilities will include implementing AI testing tools and best practices, as well as modernizing the company’s software interfaces and tech stack.

Koch Technik presente en Guadalajara con un doble propósito

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Koch Technik estuvo exhibiendo su más reciente tecnología en Expo Plásticos 2023, a través de su filial en México Gitamsa, así como presentando un nuevo gran proyecto. Entérese cuál es.

Monomaterial Blister Packaging for Pharmaceuticals

| Plastics Technology

Sudpack Medica introduced Pharmaguard, a recyclable blister pack concept.

Conair to Market Blenders, Gauge Controls for Film and Fiber under Conair by Doteco Brand

| Plastics Technology

New brand under which the products are being sold reflects the complementary nature of two sister companies.  

How Small Machine Shops Can Fight Supply Chain Problems

| Production Machining

Supply chain disruptions are still presenting challenges in manufacturing. This article examines the effects on aerospace, automotive and medical industries. It also covers ways that machine shops can be successful securing work despite the challenges created by the supply chain.

Filtro automático de fusión de banda AMBF-PET-C, de Britas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastics Recycling LATAM: Britas destacará su tecnología de filtración AMBF-PET-C automática, niveles de filtración más finos y pérdida de fusión baja.  

Getting More Production From Swiss Turning Centers

| Production Machining

Buying a new CNC Swiss turning center is a substantial investment. For the best return, look closely for capabilities that enable the best utilization of the machine.

SMW Autoblok's Workholding System Removes Obstacles

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: MillTec makes it is easier to carry out complex operations with five-sided access to the part.

Walter Xtra-tec XT Milling Tools Feature Pocket Design

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Eastec 2023: Walter’s Xtended Technology (XT) milling tools offer large cross-sections for maximum tool stability and a larger contact surface for a secure seat and reduced surface pressure.

Reciclaje “botella a botella”, de Erema, en Expo Plásticos 2023

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Platicamos con Erema en Expo Plásticos 2023 sobre sus soluciones enfocadas en poliolefinas y reciclaje “botella a botella” para el mercado mexicano, así como sobre su estrategia en América Latina.

Choosing the Right Powder Booth Technology

| Products Finishing

Is your powder coating operation experiencing an increasing number of color change requirements? Nicolas Gervaise of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses fast color change single booth configurations for powder coating. 

Video: Ultradent Bags Both Hot Shots Prizes at PTXPO 2023

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Topping five other entries in voting by fellow molders, the Ultradent team talks about their Hot Shots sweep.

Walter Xtra-tec XT Milling Tools Feature Pocket Design

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: Walter’s Xtended Technology (XT) milling tools offer large cross-sections for maximum tool stability and a larger contact surface for a secure seat and reduced surface pressure.

SPE Mold Technologies Division Seeking Leadership Candidates

| MoldMaking Technology

Have you ever considered a leadership role in the moldmaking, mold design and mold repair industry? If yes, then this is your chance to make an impact and join the Mold Technologies Board of Directors of the SPE.  

Plant tour: Joby Aviation, Marina, Calif., U.S.

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

As the advanced air mobility market begins to take shape, market leader Joby Aviation works to industrialize composites manufacturing for its first-generation, composites-intensive, all-electric air taxi.

Política industrial y nearshoring, claves para la economía en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El presidente de CONCAMIN, José Abugaber, indicó que la política industrial y el nearshoring permitirían un crecimiento económico mayor al 4 %.

Recycling Report Describes Recovery from 2020 Lows

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Prepared by Stina, the report summarizes data collected on U.S.-sourced plastic recovered for recycling in 2021.

Johns Manville restarts Slovakian fiberglass furnace

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

The facility had been taken out of service for a routine rebuild after 10 years of continuous operation.

The Effects of Time on Polymers

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.