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Nominations Open for 2023 Mold Maker, Designer and Repair of Person of the Year Awards
Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology
SPE Mold Technologies Division is seeking potential nominees for its three annual awards, which will be presented at this year’s PTXPO event. Nomination deadline is Feb. 28.
Surface Damage Assessment Software Platform for Nondestructive Testing Service Providers
| MoldMaking Technology
Creaform is launching a new, complete NDT software platform, VXintegrity, designed to tackle any surface analyses as well as simple metrology applications.
Content Propels Manufacturers’ Marketing Success
| Gardner Web
One key finding from new research by the Content Marketing Institute: Content marketing is growing more important to marketers who work in manufacturing. Marketers’ top challenge: How to align content to your buyer’s journey.
Norton Introduces Grinding Wheels for Smear-Free Finishes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Ideal for light blending, stripping, edge breaking and surface prep applications, the new Norton flap discs feature special 3D non-woven abrasive layers.
This Flexible-Film Giant Has Sustainability in its DNA
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
UFlex, a global manufacturer of flexible packaging film with plants all over the world, discusses what ‘sustainability’ means to its operations.
Is Every 3D Printed Replacement Part Inherently an Upgrade? AM Radio #32
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is a powerful tool for replacement parts, but turning to AM offers opportunities beyond recreating what came before. In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, we discuss AM for repair, replacement and upgrades.
Allied Machine Expands Virtual Platform to More Locations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Allied Europe, located in the U.K., and Wohlhaupter, located in Germany, join Allied’s interactive online platform.
Video Tech Brief: Quality Control is Using the Right Software
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This machine shop’s mapping software program runs on its gaging system to increase the accuracy of the probe’s tolerance measurement on the thin-walled aluminum tube machined by the shop.
New VP Global Service at Netstal
| Plastics Technology
The Swiss maker of injection molding machines named Remo Heusi to the position, replacing Frank Arnold who will leave the company as of March 31, 2023.
Orion Engineered Carbons anuncia nuevo distribuidor en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
A partir del 17 de enero de 2023, ION Specialties representará las líneas de productos especiales de negro de humo de Orion para pinturas, recubrimientos, tintas, adhesivos y plásticos en todo México.
Fast, Easy Six-Axis Robot Integration Created by a Molder for Molders
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Custom injection molder Noble Plastics has done its own six-axis robot integration with several brands of injection machines for over 20 years. Now it’s offering a turnkey service with what’s said to be unmatched speed, affordability and ease of implementation.
Colorants for E&E in PE, EVA, PBT, and Universal Carriers
| Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s new ElTech masterbatches formulated to meet stringent E&E market requirements.
Crece la importación de centros de mecanizado al cierre de 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con información de Banco de México, en noviembre de 2022 el valor de las importaciones de centros de mecanizado fue de 42,240,295 dólares.
Braskem to Explore Biobased PP Production in the U.S.
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Evaluation project underway on Braskem opting to invest in biobased PP including potential partnership opportunities with clients, OEMs and suppliers.
Automated Platform for Building, Running, Monitoring and Re-Deploying Cobots
| Plastics Technology
OnRobot says D:PLOY allows collaborative robot applications to be deployed and redeployed in a few steps, with zero programming and only few hours needed.
EcoVadis awards Scott Bader Gold sustainability rating
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Adhesives, composites and functional polymers manufacturer was ranked in the top 4%, committing to full sustainability by 2036.
Clean Hydrogen Partnership selects 15 regions to receive project development assistance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The chosen European regions will receive targeted support from dedicated hydrogen consultants beginning in early 2023 to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.
Mold and Die Catalog Simplifies Parts Ordering
| MoldMaking Technology
The Regal Components Price Catalog No. 2023 offers complete information for the company’s mold and die component lines and easy template forms for custom-designed parts.
AMULET launches second open call for consortia members
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Second open call, ending March 22, 2023, is selecting SMEs to lead projects in FRP, CMC and light metal alloy materials that address current technology and system challenges.
New research developments identify new methods for bio-derived carbon filler reinforcement for biocomposites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sustainable methodologies employed by researchers from Tuskegee University enable the synthesis of carbon from biomass-based precursor materials, and its effective reinforcement in composites.
FTC Proposes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
| Products Finishing
Federal Trade Commission has proposed a sweeping rule to block employers in most states from entering non-compete clauses with workers and to rescind existing non-compete agreements.
ANCA Offers Grinding Machine for Manufacturing Cutting Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new MX7 Ultra includes developments in the linear and rotary axis, tuning parameters, as well as several system enhancements and major mechanical changes.