SAMES KREMLIN and iNTEC SAMES KREMLIN Rebrand as Sames

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Paint and sealant application solutions provider refocuses on fundamentals and meeting technical and environmental challenges.

Verisurf Software Inc. Appoints New Director of CMM Business Development

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Terry Wear has over 45 years of cross-platform CMM, metrology and aerospace experience.

Sistema de lectura digital con Bluetooth de Heidenhain

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La interfaz del sistema de lectura digital (DRO) con Bluetooth DroPWR de la marca ACU-Rite permite la conexión a múltiples configuraciones de máquinas en una sola tableta.

How Transparency Can Help Machine Shops Become More Efficient

| Modern Machine Shop

Here are three areas that a machine shop owner can use to both share information and gather new information that would help them become more efficient and effective.

MMT Chats: Educating Future Generations About the Plastics Industry

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

In this MMT Chat, I sit down with PlastiVan Educator, Mark Wolverton to discuss their strategy for educating future generations about the plastics industry. We include a balloon piercing demo and  PlastiVan success stories! 
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ANCA Launches Automatic Laser Marking Systems

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

ANCA’s RoboMate LaserEtch and AutoMarkXs expand the company’s lineup of laser marking solutions.

Interactive Injection and Automation Display

| Plastics Technology

Boy Machine will let users select a variety of trade fair giveaways to automatically fill a gift box molded at its stand.

Haul-Offs Offer Heavy-Duty Pulling for Pipe

| Plastics Technology

The new PipeMaster MBC Series Pipe Haul-Offs from Conair offers durable, powerful pulling solutions for PVC and polyolefin pipe extrusion lines, with six models sized to handle pipe from 2.5 in. (63 mm) to 24.9 in. (630 mm) in diameter.

Lanxess anuncia a Miguel Ángel Rodríguez como director en México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

A partir del 1 de noviembre de 2022, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez ocupará la posición que desempeñaba Pedro Bojacá en Lanxess.

Benvic Expands Offerings of Thermoplastic Compounds

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

In addition to expanding its PVC compounds portfolio, Benvic now offers polyolefin-based,  TPE-based, and bioplastic compounds.

Melt Preparation Part 1: Melt Temperature Optimization

| Plastics Technology

A homogenous melt is required for consistent part quality, but achieving it requires balancing a number of factors, including barrel usage and temperature as well as screw speed, backpressure and residence time. Learn how to prepare your melt for molding success in this two-part series.

Pregis Announces Senior Management Changes

| Plastics Technology

Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin Darnell promoted to COO, Joey Phister assumes role as president of Pregis Protective Products.

Cobot Gripper Considerations

Derek Korn | Production Machining

There are a variety of ways for collaborative robots to pick up and hold parts and materials. Here are four.

La pintura más blanca del mundo es más delgada que nunca y es ideal para vehículos

| Products Finishing México

Una reformulación reciente permite que la pintura más blanca del mundo, capaz de mantener las superficies tan frescas que podría reducir la necesidad de aire acondicionado, sea ahora más liviana y pueda servir para disipar el calor de automóviles, trenes y aviones.

Eduardo Medrano: “Hay que construir un mejor país y una industria más fuerte"

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de la presentación de su libro “El ABC de Moldes, Troqueles y Dispositivos”, Eduardo Medrano habló sobre su experiencia en la industria, el trabajo realizado y la propuesta de valor que ofrece dicha publicación.

Eduardo Medrano presenta su libro “El ABC de Moldes, Troqueles y Dispositivos”

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Eduardo Medrano, cofundador de la Asociación Mexicana de Manufactura de Moldes y Troqueles y presidente de Istma Américas, realizó la presentación de su libro “El ABC de Moldes, Troqueles y Dispositivos” en el marco de Meximold.  

Clean Aviation coordinates with EASA, announces 20 new projects

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Projects include new wings, integrate fuselage/empennage and H2 storage; collaboration targets evolution of industry standards and new certification methods.      

Metal 3D Printing Series Introduces Industrial Speed, Performance for Mold Production

| MoldMaking Technology

Xact Metal introduces the XM300G family of mid-size metal printers at affordable prices, especially tailored for customers starting their entry into metal 3D printing.  

Preventing Anodizing Cathodes from Turning Red

| Products Finishing

While the red color may not be desirable, anodizing expert Drew Nosti says it poses no particular problem to a successful anodizing process.

3D Printing Brings New Possibilities for Manufacturing With Ceramics: AM Radio #27A

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

AM expands the opportunities for ceramics. On the AM Radio podcast, a discussion of various 3D printing processes making use of ceramic material, and various new applications for ceramics that are developing as a result.

Business Leaders Discuss the Challenges Facing Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

At a virtual event, business leaders discussed the recycled plastic demand gap and other challenges.

Borealis and Bockatech Showcasing Ultra-Lightweight Reusable PP Cups

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Use of Borealis PP and Bockatech’s EconCore next-generation foaming technology yields thin-wall, robust and fully recyclable cups.