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Plastics Processing Contracts Again
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
October’s reading marks four straight months of contraction.
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"First" Bacteria to Upcycle Single-Use PET Heading to Space
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Collaborators at Seed Health, MIT, NREL, Weil Cornell and Harvard have built an autonomous biological system which converts PET to an environmentally-benign “new” plastic.
Reflectance Benchtop Spectrophotometers Deliver Measurement Precision
| Products Finishing
The Ci7830 and Ci7630 reflectance benchtop spectrophotometers provide manufacturers a precise, affordable way to check for color consistency and quality across the supply chain.
Dyndrite End-User Software Expands Development for LPBF Machines
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
System supports multioptic build strategy operations and laser parameter control limited only by vendor openness.
Next-Level Mold Manufacturing Highlighted at MoldMaking Conference: Data, Communication, Collaboration
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Owners, engineers, operations managers, toolroom managers, apprentices and more left the MoldMaking Conference with a list of real-world tips, fresh ideas and new connections to bring back to their teams.
Honeywell realiza encuentro para el desarrollo de proveedores
| Modern Machine Shop México
En las instalaciones del Centro de Entrenamiento de Alta Tecnología de Chihuahua, Honeywell llevó a cabo el Supplier’s Day con el objetivo de integrar empresas a su cadena de valor.
Nearshoring promotes the growth of the industrial market in Monterrey
| Modern Machine Shop México
In the third quarter of 2022, manufacture continues to lead the industrial demand in Monterrey and its metropolitan area, followed by the automotive and high-tech sectors.
Here Are 5 Questions for CNC Machine Shops. Maybe Answer One?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Input from readers like you is always welcome as we make decisions about the types of articles and article topics we pursue for Production Machining.
Design4Circularity gana Premio al Empaque Sostenible 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El envase, creado en colaboración entre Beiersdorf, Borealis, Siegwerk y Clariant, busca dar a los residuos de envases de cuidado personal una segunda vida.
Manufacturing orders continues to expand in October 2022
| Modern Machine Shop México
In October 2022, the Manufacturing Orders Indicator remained above 50 points for the twenty-seventh consecutive month.
Carbon Expands Resin Materials Portfolio
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The three resin materials — Carbon EPU 43 and EPU 45, and Henkel Loctite IND147 — offer impact protection, highly breathable lattice geometries and a low-cost, fast alternative for producing low-pressure moldings, baking fixtures and small components with complicated geometries.
Robot Installations, Operational Robot Stock Hit Record Levels in 2021
| Plastics Technology
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robotics report shows that annual robot installations more than doubled over the last six years.
Esco Tool Introduces Welding-End Prep Tool for Small-Diameter Tubes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Esco Ground MillHog Beveler is a right-angle-drive ID clamping tool that is designed for beveling tubes and small pipes with a high percentage of chrome.
FITMA and AMMA3D Sign Collaborative Agreement on AM Pavilion
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The signing of the partnership agreement between FITMA and AMMA3D will expose AM technologies and capabilities that have never been exhibited in Mexico before.
AMBA Releases 2022 Wage and Salary Report for Mold Manufacturers
| MoldMaking Technology
Annual compensation study now available for purchase contains comprehensive analyses on more than 50 job classifications from a variety of mold builders, as well as benchmarks.
Die-Sinker EDM Series Fits Needs for Enhanced Automation, Speed, Surface Finish
| MoldMaking Technology
The Sodick ALG EDM series doubles motor response speed for the development of accurate, high-quality molds, and is equipped with automated features for continuous operations.
Managing Composites opens selection process to support four composites-related startups
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites-related startup companies can fill out a survey by Dec. 16 to be considered for this custom-intensive support opportunity.
Patent-pending Purdue process embeds sensor particles, functionalizes 3D-printed structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purdue University researchers have developed a novel wet-mixing method to add sensor particles to 3D printer filaments, which will enable manufacturers to create functional printed parts.
on Audi in Dakar, EVs in Europe & California, Other Auto Developments
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Audi is bringing renewable fuel to Dakar. . .where will Euro EVs be made. . .a car from the Czech Republic. . .CARB is investing plenty in EVs. . .the IRA and EV sales. . .VW Jetta GLI. . .U.K. truck driver shortage. . .art with cars. . .
10 Important Developments in Additive Manufacturing Seen at Formnext 2022 (Includes Video)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The leading trade show dedicated to the advance of industrial 3D printing returned to the scale and energy not seen since before the pandemic. More ceramics, fewer supports structures and finding opportunities in wavelengths — these are just some of the AM advances notable at the show this year.
Looking Back to Look Forward
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2023.
Get to Know the Refreshed Plastics Hall of Fame
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Nominations are open for the revamped Plastics Half of Fame’s Class of 2024