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Plastics Processing Activity Near Flat in February
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
The month proved to not be all dark, cold, and gloomy after all, at least when it comes to processing activity.
#economics
Circular Packaging Based on Perstorp’s Akestra 100 and 110 Officially Endorsed in Europe
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Perstorp’s next-generation co-polyester enhance thermoformed recycled PET products by adding heat resistance capabilities and more.
Metalworking GBI Contracted in March After One-Month Reprieve
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
February’s call for cautious optimism was well placed…market dynamics in March put a damper on what had been metalworking activity’s modest re-entry to growth mode in February.
#economics
Endeavor 3D Joins Select List of HP Digital Manufacturing Partners
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Already a member of the HP Digital Manufacturing Network, Endeavor 3D advances the relationship and joins a limited list of international contract manufacturers offering the full suite of HP Jet Fusion printing capabilities.
Oqton Partners With Baker Hughes on AM Production Solution
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Baker Hughes is integrating Oqton’s Manufacturing OS into its workflow, including its own proprietary AM solutions.
AIMS Metrology CMM Technology Delivers Data to Propel Growth
| Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: AIMS Metrology’s Revolution Series CMMs can help propel growth through data-informed decisions, delivering power, accuracy and throughput to meet production needs.
Converting to Rotary Saws for Improved Productivity
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: With Watkins RSC, manufacturers can save material, get more parts per bar and eliminate stringy chips.
iMFLUX Goes Royalty-Free and Transitions to Mainly R&D Role
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
By July, P&G will close the iMFLUX site and move to royalty-free licensing through injection-machine vendors and third-party retrofitters. An iMFLUX R&D team will continue to develop the technology.
Nexa3D QLS 820 High-Throughput Laser Sintering Platform
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This high-throughput thermoplastic production system combines ultrafast printing with open materials and cloud-based software platform to deliver production volumes much greater than other powder-bed solutions on the market.
Big Daishowa Chuck Eliminates Chatter in Milling Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Mega 12DS chuck is designed for trochoidal milling with anti-vibration end mills.
Bekum Promotes Terry Grost to After Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Thirty-year Bekum veteran assumes responsibility for customer service, spare parts and rebuilds.
Burnishing Tools for Machines With Limited Space
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The body of the ID burnishing tools extend past the back of the tool block, enabling quick and easy adjustment as required.
Precision Micro Finishing Tools Supply Machine, Mold and Die Operations
| MoldMaking Technology
Titan Tool Supply has made available 100+ products for immediate online order or shipment from stock, supporting advanced manufacturing requirements.
SPE Mold Technologies Division Presents Moldmaking Award Winners
| MoldMaking Technology
At PTXPO, the 2023 Mold Designer of the Year, Mold Maker of the Year and Mold Repair Technician of the Year were awarded to Chuck Heitmeyer, Pat Roussey II and John Demakis Sr., respectively.
on Ram, Euro auto, Uber and EVs, Hyundai IONIQ 6, & a quick quiz
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Why some interior designers in the Ram studio get high marks. . . the European auto engineering prowess diminishing. . .Renault’s electric city car. . .Uber, Shell and EVs. . .Hyundai launches the IONIQ 6. . .the best luxury brand. . .
#electronics #economics
ChemQuest Welcomes Business Development Director
| Products Finishing
Philip Marsh has been named business development director of the EMEA region for ChemQuest.
#economics
Nexa3D Acquires Addifab
| Plastics Technology
The maker of polymer 3D printers and the creator of technology for injection-molding-ready printed tooling are fully joined after announcing a collaboration last year.
Bar Feeder Offers Simple, Fast, Silent Automation
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Bucci Industries’ Next 25 bar feeder offers high rotational speeds (more than 10,000 rpm) and fast, unattended bar changes with high indexing and silent performance.
The Control’s Role in Machining Complex Parts
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This company that produces medical implants finds value in the CNC for its turn-mill equipment that helps speed setups and simplify programming when producing intricate parts complete.
New Tool Steel Qualified for Additive Manufactured Molds and Dies
| Plastics Technology
Next Chapter Manufacturing says HTC-45 — an optimized H-13 — will offer superior thermal transfer and longer tool life.
L.S. Starrett's Measurement Systems Increase Throughput
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: The company showcases the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems, and also highlights custom gaging solutions.
6 Considerations When Launching an Additive Startup
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
Recent additive manufacturing (AM) startup owner, JP Kinerk, shares his experience by offering helpful advice for others just starting out in the additive realm.