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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.
The In's and Out's of Ballbar Calibration
| MoldMaking Technology
This machine tool diagnostic device allows the detection of errors noticeable only while machine tools are in motion.
How Hybrid Tooling Accelerates Product Development, Sustainability for PepsiCo
Peter Zelinski | MoldMaking Technology
The consumer products giant used to wait weeks and spend thousands on each iteration of a prototype blow mold. Now, new blow molds are available in days and cost just a few hundred dollars.
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.
NASF Releases January 2023 Policy Update
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of January.
#regulations
New York Becomes Second State to Require EJ-Focused Cumulative Impact Analysis
| Products Finishing
A new law will require a thorough review of the cumulative impacts of pollution on certain disadvantaged communities before an environmental permit is issued or renewed.
#regulations
EPA Releases Plan for New Health Risk Assessment for Cobalt
| Products Finishing
EPA released its draft plan for IRIS cancer assessment for inhalation of cobalt that takes a “no safe-level” approach inconsistent with the consensus from other available studies.
#regulations
Ineos Styrolution mejoró su serie de aditivos Luran SSPF60
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ineos Styrolution mejoró la resistencia a la intemperie para Luran S con el aditivo SSPF60.
Moldmaking GBI Reveals Change of Pace in Contractionary Activity
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
The Gardner Business Index Moldmaking closed in December at 47.2, up two points from November’s 45.2, a positive note after several months of downturned activity.
#economics
OEE Monitoring System Addresses Root Cause of Machine Downtime
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Unique sensor and patent-pending algorithm of the Amper machine analytics system measures current draw to quickly and inexpensively inform manufacturers which machines are down and why.
EPA Pushes Back Timeline for Developing PFAS Effluent Limits
| Products Finishing
The proposed new metal finishing standards to address PFAS is now being pushed back from August 2024 to December 2024. NASF is discussing with EPA staff the agency’s pending survey of the industry, which will likely be sent to finishing companies by April 2023.
#regulations
Swiss-Type, Live Tooling Lathes Help Turn Company Around
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
New leadership’s investment in Swiss-type and live tooling lathes has enabled Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing to expand into new markets, reversing the company’s sluggish growth.
OSHA, DOT and EPA Penalties Increase for 2023
| Products Finishing
The Department of Labor to revise civil penalty amounts for employer OSHA violations.
#regulations
Plastic Compounding Market to Outpace Metal & Alloy Market Growth
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Study shows the plastic compounding process is being used to boost electrical properties and UV resistance while custom compounding is increasingly being used to achieve high-performance in plastic-based goods.
#electronics
The Trifecta of Competitive Toolmaking
Matt Danford | MoldMaking Technology
Process, technology and people form the foundations of the business philosophy in place at Eifel Mold & Engineering.
Precision Welding Services Offer Rapid Turnaround Mold Repair and Reduced Molder Downtime
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
X-Cell Tool & Mold relies on outsourced, high-quality welding repairs from Lewis-Bawol Welding to ensure its customers' molds are back in production quickly and affordably.
MachineMetrics Automates Robot Performance Monitoring, Intelligence
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Precision manufacturers can now monitor collaborative robots from Universal Robots in real-time to drive automation that improves performance and reliability.
BMW invertirá 800 millones de euros en San Luis Potosí
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa alemana BMW invertirá 800 millones de euros para la construcción de una planta de autos eléctricos en San Luis Potosí.
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.
Gema North America Promotes Chris Merritt to Vice President
| Products Finishing
Chris Merritt has been with Gema for more than 38 years.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining December 2022
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
According to the Gardner Business Index (GBI) for Precision Machining, component activity in December is essentially a continuation of November.
#economics
Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper and Graphite Electrodes
Sherry Baranek | MoldMaking Technology
Both copper and graphite provide approximately the same end result, so it is important for a shop to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to discover what would work best in their shop floor environment.