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Silicone Elastomer Course Returns
| Plastics Technology
After completely filling the classroom last year, the Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication course returns to Pomona, Calif. Jan. 31-Feb. 3.
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Pipeline’s Secret Weapon: Full Funnel Marketing
| Gardner Web
Why pipeline’s secret weapon is full-funnel marketing (and how to prove it).
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Tungaloy Expands Line of Barrel-Shaped End Mills
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new SolidMeister barrel end mills are efficient tools for complex 3D-surfacing operations used in mold making, orthopedic implants and the machining of other freeform surfaces.
Training Is More Than a Skills Upgrade
Miles Free | Production Machining
Training is more than a skills upgrade. Training is a process that creates a virtuous cycle for your performers, culture and shop. Why do we train? Why do we need to train?
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Producción de vehículos ligeros en México crece 9.2 % en 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2022 la producción de vehículos ligeros fue de 3,308,346 unidades, lo que representó un incremento de 9.2 % con relación al mismo periodo de 2021.
New Designs for Electric & Hybrid Packaging and Industrial Blow Molding Machines
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Introduced at K 2022, Bekum’s 21 models in the new EBLOW 8 Series and XBLOW designs include all-electric packaging machines from small to large, plus industrial units with a novel two-stage clamp in servohydraulic or hybrid versions.
Sunnen Products Company Acquires Partner Hommel Präzision
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hommel Präzision has been the exclusive sales and service partner of Sunnen in Germany since 1950.
Education, Networking, Insights at 2023 Parts Cleaning Conference
| Products Finishing
Attend the Parts Cleaning Conference in Cleveland, Ohio on April 19th, 2023, for a comprehensive look into all things having to do with cleaning technology.
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Bulk-Bag Filler Equipped with Wooden Pallet Dispenser
| Plastics Technology
Unit automatically places an empty pallet under a bulk bag before filling.
Virtual Controller Service Helps Overcome Accounting Labor Shortage
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The service aids companies that may be falling behind in their month-end closing and financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting professionals.
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CJ Biomaterials Launched First Consumer Brand Cosmetic Packaging Application
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Olive Young’s Wakemake cushion container made of PHA and PLA
Circle-Prosco Introduces Paint Line University
| Products Finishing
Closing the finishing industry’s talent gap.
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A Spiral Milling Custom Macro Using Constant Contouring Feedrate
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Helical milling or “spiral” milling are helpful when machining a circular pocket that is much larger than the milling cutter diameter.
Braskem aumenta producción de biopolímeros I'm greenT
| Plastics Technology México
Braskem invirtió cerca de 60 millones de dólares para aumentar, en un 30 %, su capacidad de producción del bioplástico I'm greenT.
Meltio lanza sistema de calibración láser para impresión 3D en metal
| Modern Machine Shop México
El Sistema de Calibración Láser incorpora una cámara de alineación láser para proporcionar una visión clara del punto de enfoque de los láseres.
‘The Fog Was So Thick She Couldn’t See’
| Additive Manufacturing
Not everyone gets inspired by theoretical work. Young people need to see the real-world applications of technology to turn it into a lifelong passion. Gain insight from two manufacturing trailblazers, Andrew Crowe and Dr. Onome Scott-Emuakpor, on the importance of mentors and how to be intentional.
Corpus Christi Polymer Resumes Construction of PTA/PET Plant
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
When CCP starts production in 2025, this will be the largest vertically-integrated PTA-PET production facility in the world.
How to Optimize Pack & Hold Times for Hot-Runner & Valve-Gated Molds
| Plastics Technology
Applying a scientific method to what is typically a trial-and-error process. Part 2 of 2.
Top 10 Modern Machine Shop Articles of 2022
| Modern Machine Shop
From offering tips and tricks to spotlighting unique machine shop setups, here are Modern Machine Shop’s top 10 articles of 2022.
Predictive Manufacturing Moves Mold Builder into Advanced Medical Component Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
From a hot rod hobby, medical molds and shop performance to technology extremes, key relationships and a growth strategy, it’s obvious details matter at Eden Tool.
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Mini Vent Provides Dust Separation in Bin or Feeding Applications
| Plastics Technology
Separates dust from displaced air when a vessel is filled with bulk solids.
RACER achieves “power on” test, prepares for 2023 maiden flights
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Initial function checks were conducted at the Airbus Helicopter facility in Marignane, France, signaling the next step for the composite rotorcraft demonstrator and its highly collaborative teams.