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Tackling Traceability in Production AM
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
PrintParts’ experience as New York City’s prime contractor for 3D printed nasal swabs shows how traceability, such as the company’s SmartParts solution, can address challenges and improve production.
Graphene Nanotubes for TPU Hoses
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes shown to prevent static electricity buildup in TPU hoses used in flour milling, pharmaceutical, wood processing industries.
Highly-Loaded Masterbatch for Short-Run Color Inventories
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s RediBatch black and white colorants in a universal carrier offers processors more flexibility and faster speed to market.
Novel Wastewater Treatment Targets Micropollutants
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Swiss wastewater treatment technology provider Oxyle specializes in advanced wastewater treatment for removal of highly persistent micropollutants such as PFAS.
#regulations
viscoZERO, nuevo descontaminante de materiales de alta viscosidad
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Starlinger Viscotec lanzó, durante la feria K 2022, el reactor de descontaminación en fase fundida, viscoZERO, para producción de resinas recicladas grado alimentario.
The Path to Pellet Perfection
| Plastics Technology
In underwater pelletizing, numerous variables in the equipment, process and material affect pellet shape, consistency and quality factors such as fines. Defining the “perfect” pellet depends on the conditions of end use, and achieving that ideal requires understanding of the causes of imperfections.
Foro Económico Mundial destaca cómo repensar los plásticos
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Conozca a algunos de los emprendedores que aparecen en la plataforma de innovación abierta UpLink del Foro Económico Mundial, y quienes están buscando soluciones escalables para el aprovechamiento de residuos plásticos.
Manufacturer of Sanitary Fittings & Fixtures Opts for ABS with up to 100% Recycle Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ineos Styrolution’s new Novadur Eco chosen by Hansgrohe for their chrome plated sanitary fittings.
What Stories Would Your Most Challenging Injection Molded Part Tell?
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Time is running out to enter Plastics Technology’s Hot Shot’s Injection Molded Parts Competition — share your company’s capabilities via its greatest molding challenges.
PureCycle to Build Recycling Plant in Belgium
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Company plans international expansion of PP recycling operations.
SPE Extrusion Division Holding Tech Program at PTXPO 2023
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
SPE Extrusion Division joins TAPPI as PTXPO moves to develop educational programming concurrent with the trade show.
Powder Coatings Help Drive Electric Vehicles of Tomorrow
| Products Finishing
With electric vehicle (EV) popularity on the rise, AkzoNobel has introduced a powder coating range specifically engineered for new-generation EVs.
Oben Group incrementará producción de película en 2023
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El fabricante peruano de película invirtió en nueva maquinaria para dos plantas que entrarán en funcionamiento en el primer trimestre de 2023.
Stafford Introduces Easily Adjustable Split-Hub Flange Collar
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Flip-Lok Shaft Collar features a lever-operated clamp that can be easily adjusted with one hand and no wrenches.
New Technology Enables ‘Smart Drying’ Based on Resin Moisture
| Plastics Technology
The ‘DryerGenie’ marries drying technology and input moisture measurement with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.
CNC Turning Tips for HRSA Materials
| Production Machining
Rough-turning, heat-resistant superalloys can be challenging. However, new carbide insert technology provides the capability to perform high-speed, high-feed roughing in a single pass.
Beware the Employee Freeloader
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
Clearly communicate expectations, set goals, measure performance and trust your instincts.
#workforcedevelopment
Cor-Pak Convenient Corrosion Protection for Packaging Metals
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Cor-Pak 1-MUL/8-MUL Pouches offer active corrosion protection as its Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor powder inside the pouches vaporize and escape through the pouch’s breathable membrane, traveling to and adsorbing moisture on all metal surfaces in the enclosure.
IECA capacitará a personal de planta de Metalsa en Guanajuato
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Personal de la nueva planta de Metalsa será capacitado en temas de soldadura, habilidades blandas, calidad, seguridad industrial y máquinas-herramienta.
Concepts NREC Appoints New CEO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
As longtime CEO David Japikse retires, COO Sean McDermott will take over the leadership role of the company.
#workforcedevelopment
Three Ways to Accurately Machine Hardened Mold Materials
| MoldMaking Technology
Three cutting tool design considerations to improve process reliability and cost efficiency when deep-hole drilling molds.
MAXBlade project to advance tidal energy generation with 13-meter composite blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Recently launched 66-month MAXBlade project aims to harness tidal energy in the U.K. through a 70% increase in rotor swept area.