Economía circular, un mundo de posibilidades: Andrea Cantú
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La Fundación Ellen MacArthur es un referente global al hablar de economía circular. La mexicana Andrea Cantú, una de las líderes de proyecto de la iniciativa La Nueva Economía de los Plásticos, nos habló de su pasión por este cambio de paradigma hacia el que transita la industria de plásticos.
Impulso a la sustentabilidad en plásticos desde el núcleo: Laila Munayer
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Asumir la sustentabilidad como parte de una estrategia de negocios no es cualquier reto. Sobre este tema y sobre del rol de las mujeres en la industria platicamos con Laila Munayer, gerente de sustentabilidad para ALPLA en México, Centroamérica y el Caribe.
Elisa Crespo: liderazgo para crear comunidad en la industria automotriz
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con más de 23 años en el sector automotriz, Elisa Crespo, presidenta del Clúster Automotriz del Estado de México, se distingue por su capacidad para sumar esfuerzos en una industria dinámica y exigente con lo cual logra un efecto multiplicador para desarrollar proyectos de alto impacto en temas como gobernabilidad, capital humano, digitalización y de industria 4.0.
FAQs: What Are the Leadtime Leader Awards?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about MoldMaking Technology's annual Leadtime Leader Awards competition.
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Get to Know Our PTXPO Exhibitors
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Product, equipment or service suppliers in and around the Moldmaking Pavilion share insight into their businesses, relevant innovations and reasons for exhibiting at PTXPO.
Additive Masterbatches for Monomaterial PE Film Applications
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s Biax4CE portfolio of additives and white color concentrates designed for MDO-PE and BOPE applications.
Consejos para el termoformado de plástico reciclado posconsumo (PCR)
| Plastics Technology México
El termoformado de plástico reciclado posconsumo (PCR) no es radicalmente diferente al de material virgen, pero la variación en los materiales reciclados puede requerir un cuidado adicional para obtener un resultado final consistente.
Una verdadera cultura de empaque: objetivo del nuevo director de la AMEE
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Platicamos con el ingeniero Jorge Maquita, director general de la Asociación Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje, AMEE, sobre su llegada a la dirección de la agremiación, así como sobre los retos y oportunidades que afronta esta industria.
CW shares key findings from readership survey
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld released a survey across its website and e-newsletter platforms to take the temperature of its digital and print readers. Here are a few interesting takeaways based on those responses.
Society of Plastics Engineers Acquires 3Dnatives, Expands Additive Manufacturing Expertise
| MoldMaking Technology
3Dnative, a leading global media and event platform, will broaden SPE’s global reach through daily industry news and distinct market-specific platforms produced in five native languages.
Benchmarking, Networking Resources for Mold Manufacturers
| MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association provides the U.S. moldmaking industry various benchmarking reports, publications and networking events.
Materiales Estructurales Ligeros SL renamed to MEL Composites SL
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under its new name and updated visual identity, the Spanish supplier better reflects its capabilities and materials, engineering and technical support available to the composites industry.
Smart Steps to Start Building a Strong Brand
| Gardner Web
Elton Mayfield, President of ER Marketing, asks himself about how and why branding still matters today, particularly when he—and his team—have to spend time, attention and money to keep the ER Marketing brand crisp and on-target. Here are some insights from his new white paper.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.
Dillon ofrece mordazas de aluminio extruido
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Fabricadas en aluminio extruido 6061, las mordazas Pie Jaws de Dillon Manufacturing son más fuertes que las mordazas de aluminio fundido.
CW Top Shops 2022: Recognizing composites industry leaders
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The highest-performing facilities from the 2022 CW Top Shops benchmarking survey share insights about business growth, overcoming labor shortages, sustainability best practices and more.
Llegada de Tesla a México impulsaría proveeduría en Guanajuato
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Nuevo León e Hidalgo son las entidades con más fuerza para que Tesla establezca su nueva planta, lo cual beneficiaría a la cadena de proveeduría nacional, entre ellos, el estado de Guanajuato.
Automation in the Alps: Studer AG Unveils New Grinding Concepts
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Studer AG, member company of United Grinding, held its annual press conference at its Swiss Alps location earlier this month to announce its new automatic loaders to accompany its existing grinding machines as well as other offerings and automation features.
Alemania: tercer socio industrial de Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
En Guanajuato, las empresas alemanas cuentan con una inversión total de 3,400 millones de dólares mediante 60 proyectos.
8 Social Media Posts About Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #34
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
Cost savings, modifications, large-format AM and more. In this episode of AM Radio, we discuss what people are saying about additive manufacturing on social media.
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
WiMEF funds the Leadership Institute for Women in Manufacturing and STEM, the Leadership Consortium, the Management Development Program and the Empowering Women in Production Program.
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MMT Chats: Taking a Holistic Approach to Mold Building with a Focus on Efficiency
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Adam Shaal, business development manager for Roembke Mfg & Design in Ossian, Indiana chats with me about everything from the benefits of being a one-stop-shop for customers to the power of partnerships in developing technology to improve mold-building efficiency. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.