Temperature Control Units Attain Precise, Easy Hot Runner Control

| MoldMaking Technology

Developments and new innovations for highly productive, accurate and reliable hot runner temperature control units to be used in the injection molding process are presented by Hasco Hot Runner.  

Plenty to Check Out at the MMT Booth during PTXPO

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Industry trade shows are a great place to connect, gain insight, take in new technology and processes, and walk away with some fun swag. Here is what you can expect at MoldMaking Technology Booth 1609 at the PTXPO on March 28-30 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Building code requirements renewed for CarbonCast wall panels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal revalidates performance and compliance of AltusGroup precast wall assembly featuring C-Grid carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation.  

Planefibra translucent composite tiles target natural lighting, energy savings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More than reducing the electricity bill, companies can improve their work environment by including these GFRP tiles, which have high thermal resistance, on their buildings.  

Microwave heating for more sustainable carbon fiber

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Skeptics say it won’t work — Osaka-based Microwave Chemical Co. says it already has — and continues to advance its simulation-based technology to slash energy use and emissions in manufacturing.

CompPair adapts HealTech composites to LCM processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The new system, demonstrated through the manufacture of a large-scale wind turbine blade section, enables the repair and recovery of infused composite structures within minutes.  

AFT's Semi-Synthetic Coolant Extends Sump Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Advanced Cool 2200 provides high visibility while machining, keeping the machine and parts clean with no odor issues.

Smart Container Design Reduces the Need for Containers

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Clorox household cleaning product incorporates principles of reuse and reduce.

Software Tracks Energy Waste in Real Time

| Plastics Technology

Affordable add-on to production monitoring software alerts uses when energy is being wasted.  

Hexagon, Stratasys Unlock 3D Printed PEKK’s Lightweighting for Aerospace

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The companies say the rigorously validated multiscale models of these high-performance, aerospace-approved materials have been added to Hexagon’s Digimat materials exchange ecosystem with associated print process parameters from Stratasys’ aerospace-ready 3D printers.

Industria automotriz: producción y exportación continúan en crecimiento

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer bimestre del año, la producción de vehículos ligeros aumentó 6.07 %, mientras que las exportaciones crecieron 11.98 %.

Multispindle Automatic Lathe With Full System Concept

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: Tajmac’s Penta TMZ 518 is a five-spindle automatic lathe that features an island concept which offers the machine as a package.

Rust Prevention Solution Reduces Chemistry

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Hubbard-Hall’s Metal Guard 900 rust preventative provides extended indoor and outdoor protection for metal surfaces.

Hasco America Inc. PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Hasco discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

Lithoz Supports Zenit Smart Polycrystals’ Materials for Solid-State Lasers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration includes alignment of Lithoz’s lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology for the Zenit process, as well as support for market, organization and innovation strategies.

CLR’s Eco-Friendly Reusable Absorbents for Cleaner, Safer Plant Floors

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: Closed Loop Recycling utilizes a proprietary process where absorbents are laundered for reuse, drums are steam cleaned for redistribution and the absorbed fluids are recycled.

Production Machining’s March 2023 News Highlights

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Production Machining’s March 2023 news highlights include PM Emerging Leaders nominations, company accolades, community involvement, expanding distribution networks and more.

Enka inaugura nueva planta de reciclaje botella a botella en Colombia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Enka cuenta con una nueva planta de reciclaje botella a botella que, según la compañía, es una de las cinco instalaciones de reciclaje de PET más grandes del mundo.

February's Moldmaking Industry GBI Crept Toward Growth

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

Despite contracting activity, moldmaking landed itself on the cusp to potential expansion in March, further encouraged by the slowing contraction of most Index components.  
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Chip Conveyor Provides Both Chip Handling, Coolant Filtration Functionality

| Production Machining

PMTS 2023: The CleanSweep G2 is a self-cleaning conveyor designed to help operators eliminate the need for frequent coolant tank cleaning and maintenance.

Danimer Scientific VP to Join Department of Energy-Hosted Sustainable Chemistry Roundtable

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Keith Edwards will join other chemical sector value chain leader for Danimer discussion aimed at achieving chemicals sector decoarbonization and environmental justice.  

Renishaw ofrece un sistema de inspección comparativa de alta velocidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Renishaw afirma que el sistema Equator cuenta con funciones de inspección comparativa de alta velocidad para la inspección de piezas de manufactura.