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Advanced Hardcoat Technologies for Automotive
| Plastics Technology
Momentive’s SilFort technology geared to auto exterior applications.
Extending the Repertoire of Blow Molded Nylon Fuel Tanks
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
The second blow molded monolayer nylon 6 auto fuel tank using DSM’s Akulon Fuel Lock is a plug-in hybrid – another first.
When to Introduce Automation Into Your Finishing System
| Products Finishing
Looking to increase productivity for your liquid coating operation? John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies provides examples of how automation can help improve quality and efficiency for paint spray equipment.
Inician pruebas para envases reciclables de alta barrera para alimentos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
TotalEnergies, Windmöller & Hölscher y Mitsubishi Chemical reportan éxito en pruebas de empaque de alta barrera, totalmente reciclable, para aplicaciones de grado alimentario.
Heidenhain Introduces User-friendly Turning Control
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
TurnPWR was developed for lathe machinists to support manual and automated operation.
November Most-Viewed Stories
| Plastics Technology
Take a look at what the top stories read by Plastic Technology visitors for the month of November.
Grooving Attachment Streamlines Operation by 75%
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
A grooving attachment enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to reduce cycle times by over 45 minutes on a high-value, high-nickel part feature.
Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
Univertical Hires Sales, Marketing Manager
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Univertical Corp. hires Seth Hill as global sales and marketing manager.
Robot Guide Streamlines the Automation Process
| MoldMaking Technology
The KUKA guide, accessible online, presents manufacturers robot options based on industry, application and environment for an optimal automation match.
Electroplating for Medical Devices
| Products Finishing
Brittany McKinney of Pavco Inc. discusses the benefits of electroplating for medical devices.
Haviland Celebrates 10 Years of Complete Employee Ownership
| Products Finishing
Haviland is celebrating 10 years of 100% employee ownership in 2022.
#workforcedevelopment
Program Helps Shops Frame Training to Meet Their Needs
| Production Machining
NIMS’ Smart Training Solutions is a framework for modernizing training to keep up with an ever-changing economy. It is flexible, accommodating and geared toward the needs of each individual organization.
#workforcedevelopment
INEOS y Volkswagen ganan premio SPE Salón de la Fama 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La SPE entregó el premio del Salón de la Fama de la Innovación Automotriz 2022 a INEOS Styrolution y Volkswagen por el diseño de la primera rejilla moldeada en color resistente a la intemperie, utilizada en el Volkswagen Golf de 1987.
Advanced Recycling: Beyond Pyrolysis
| Plastics Technology
Consumer-product brand owners increasingly see advanced chemical recycling as a necessary complement to mechanical recycling if they are to meet ambitious goals for a circular economy in the next decade. Dozens of technology providers are developing new technologies to overcome the limitations of existing pyrolysis methods and to commercialize various alternative approaches to chemical recycling of plastics.
Complete End-to-End PET Preform Production
| Plastics Technology
Husky’s new HyPET Complete is a connected production cell for molding preforms developed to address ongoing challenges faced by food and beverage packaging producers.
North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
| Plastics Technology
Harbour Results’ latest study says current automaker profits will fund an increased number of new vehicle launches in coming years.
Shawnee State University’s Plastics Engineering Program Earns Accreditation
| Plastics Technology
The Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology certification makes the university’s program one of just four bachelor’s programs in the world with this designation and the only program of its kind in the state of Ohio.
#workforcedevelopment
Recycling Challenge Gets Students Engaged
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Trex program encourages kids to compete and learn about recycling.
ProShop SAFE Protects Sensitive Data, Facilitates Security Compliance
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
ProShop SAFE is also designed to ensure that an employee cannot accidentally delete or move critical information they are not authorized to act on.
#regulations
Nueva guía para robots de Kuka agiliza el proceso de automatización
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La guía para robots de Kuka está diseñada para disminuir la aprensión y la intimidación que algunos fabricantes podrían enfrentar durante su incursión en la automatización robótica.
Lindner presentó la serie Jupiter BW en la Feria K 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La configuración de la Jupiter BW, de Lindner, permite una trituración precisa de las fracciones de película con un 44 % de reducción de finos.