Plastics Unlimited completes facility expansion
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
A 30,000-square-foot expansion to the Preston, Iowa, facility adds assembly and warehouse space, thermoforming and composites manufacturing equipment and robots.
Celebrating Connections in the Finishing Community
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In the wake of National Surface Finishing Day, Products Finishing reflects on the importance of recognition and connections within the finishing community.
Paslin invertirá 10 millones de dólares en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa china Paslin instalará una planta de producción en Ramos Arizpe, con una inversión de 10 millones de dólares.
Life Cycle Assessment Describes Advantages of PET Containers Over Glass and Aluminum
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Lighter impacts from PET than glass or aluminum across impact categories and disposable container sizes.
Spindle Monitoring Solution Protects CNC Spindles
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: This all-in-one spindle monitoring system protects CNC spindles from running unbalanced tools, aggressive cuts and crashes by offering real-time performance data.
Elastómeros termoplásticos (TPE): propiedades y aplicaciones
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Descubra cómo los elastómeros termoplásticos revolucionan la industria gracias a su flexibilidad, facilidad de procesamiento y potencial de reciclaje.
Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole flexure test
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
A second new test method has been standardized by ASTM for determining notch sensitivity of sandwich composites.
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Handheld Digital Microscopes Now Offer USB 3.0 Option
Derek Korn | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Fast frame rates and high image quality are possible with new digital microscopes.
Zeda Collaborates With AddUp for Aerospace, Medical Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The first of eight AddUp FormUp 350 powder bed fusion machines deployed has been installed at Zeda to support its growth in the aerospace and medical sectors.
In-Place Machining Company Acquires Western Machine Works
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Western Machine Works specializes in the repair and refurbishment of large scale, precision components, including pulp and paper rolls, wind turbine main shafts, hydro-electric components and more.
Tecnologías de reciclado en acción en Open House de Vecoplan y Britas
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Ipyros, representante en México del fabricante de sistemas de cambio de filtros BritAs y del fabricante de líneas de reciclaje Vecoplan, realizó un Open House en la planta de Poltrade, en Jalisco, para demostrar la versatilidad de estas tecnologías en el procesamiento de diversos residuos plásticos.
Industry 4.0 Without Fear: Modular MES Software Lets You ‘Start Simple’ and Add on Later
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
‘Don’t be afraid of MES.’ App-based platform can start with monitoring just downtime and cycle time on a few machines and add machines and functionality later.
MicroCare Offers Alternatives to Discontinued Vapor Degreasing Fluids
| Products Finishing
MicroCare says it is equipped to handle customers affected by 3M's discontinuation of the Novec specialty fluids line with its own products.
Allied Machine and Engineering Offers New Sizes of Thread Milling Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The AccuThread T3 thread mill line is now available in larger UN and ISO sizes up to 1"-8" and M24 × 3.0.
The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.
40 Under 40: Class of 2023
| Products Finishing
Products Finishing's 40 under 40 program recognizes nominated individuals driving the surface industry forward. Meet the class of 2023.
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Avia Tools' Depowdering Systems for Metal 3D Printed Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Aviation manufacturer only landed in the additive manufacturing segment out of necessity in order to address a client’s depowdering issue. Now it has developed a range of system sizes for any 3D printed part up to 1 metric ton and 1.5 m tall.
168 Manufacturing's Coolant System Automates Delivery
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: FullShop systems monitor and replenish all CNC machine sumps with optimized top-off ratios before the coolant runs low.
2 Scientists Elevated to Axalta Fellows
| Products Finishing
Dr. Mike Grady and Dr. Jeff Johnson are recognized for significant accomplishments, technical leadership and commercial contributions to Axalta.
Faster Neck Changes Add Flexibility to Aseptic PET Blow Molding
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
KHS machines now can change neck sizes and associated components in one-third the former time.
John Antonacci Promoted to VP of Sales & Marketing at Gannon & Scott
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
John Antacci succedes George Lucas as vice president of sales and marketing at Gannon & Scott.
PMTS 2023 Product Preview: Shop Management Software
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Learn about some of the latest shop management software solutions that will be on display at PMTS 2023.