Polychem Launches Effects Collection

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

New powder coating collection from Polychem features 11 powder special effects available in a variety of colors.

Natura supera sus metas de recuperación de plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

Natura recicló 985 toneladas de plásticos en 2021. El 70 % de todo el PET que usa en sus productos es reciclado.

Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Salt Remover

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

The Paul N. Gardner Company’s Chlor Wash is an organic bonding chemical blend which aids in the removal of road films, dirt and chloride, sulfate and nitrate salts.

Digital Metrology presenta biblioteca de datos de textura superficial

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

La biblioteca de superficies basada en la web ayuda a los usuarios a explorar, comprender y explicar la textura de la superficie.

Toolpath-Level Machine Monitoring Improves Aerospace OEE

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Machine monitoring software that records historical efficiency to the toolpath level helped aerospace manufacturer Leesta improve its OEE by ten points.

PP Impact Copolymer for TWIM Packaging

| Plastics Technology

INVISTA’s new AP5197-LV PP is ‘fortified’ with Milliken’s DeltaMax performance modifier.

Plastics Recycling LATAM exhibirá innovadoras tecnologías para reciclaje de plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

Plastics Recycling LATAM integrará un espacio de exposición y networking en el que se darán cita importantes proveedores de materiales, equipos, tecnologías y servicios para recuperación y reciclaje. Conózcalos.

Brose invertirá 400 millones de pesos en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa Brose, dedicada al sector automotriz, invertirá 400 millones de pesos para la ampliación de sus operaciones en Querétaro.

Tungaloy CBN Inserts for Threading Hardened Parts

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The inserts both feature a brazed CBN tip which is designed to provide a cutting edge with a balanced combination of wear and fracture resistance for withstanding continuous and heavy cutting loads.

PPG Set to Expand Commitment to Sustainability Goals

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

PPG has an existing goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 15% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline, reportedly achieving a 9.7% reduction in 2021.

Fratelli Guzzini Selects Sustainable Styrenics from Ineos Styrolution

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The styrenics used in the drinkware are based on biomass balanced styrene produced by BASF

VIDEO:"The Smith Boys" on How Moldmaking is an Innovation Machine

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

"The Smith Boys" AKA President of DME Peter Smith and Director of Sales, Scott Smith discuss why the moldmaking industry is an innovation machine and how it is crucial to remedying global supply chain issues. 
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Kennametal presentó insertos de fresado indexables diseñados para una larga vida útil

| Modern Machine Shop México

Los grados de fresado indexable KCK20B y KCKP10, presentados por Kennametal, están disponibles para muchas líneas de productos de fresado indexable y son adecuados para cortes húmedos o secos.

Palm Names General Manager

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Lon Thrasher to succeed Jeff Brassard as general manager of Palm Commodities International.

“México es un mercado importante para Motan”: Sandra Füllsack, CEO de Motan-Colortronic

| Plastics Technology México

Sandra Füllsack, CEO de Motan-Colortronic estuvo de visita en México y compartió con Plastics Technology México sus expectativas acerca de su nueva filial en Querétaro y su visión sobre la industria de los plásticos.

Area Flow Gage Enables In-Process Verification for Aerospace

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The L.S. Starrett Co.’s chordal height gage is designed specifically for measuring the opening heights of turbine vanes to verify proper engine air flow.

Modular, Powered Roller Conveyor

| Plastics Technology

Modular, zone-powered roller conveyor system is billed as safe and efficient.

ModuleWorks CAD/CAM Software Simplifies Adaptive Roughing

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Version 2022.04 of ModuleWorks’ CAD/CAM software includes updated functionality for blisk machining, undercut machining with slot mills and stock pillar removal for adaptive roughing.

It’s Time: Ask Your Customers for a Price Increase

Derek Korn | Production Machining

An attorney specializing in supply-chain issues suggests that rising costs for machine shops on various fronts means now is the time to ask customers for a price increase.

CW press portal for composites-related press/product announcements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Want to be considered for coverage related to recent company news, or a new product/service release? CW provides an easier, more intuitive way to submit this information.

Inserts Improve High-Feed Milling Performance in Exotic Materials

| MoldMaking Technology

The Tungaloy DoFeed high-feed milling cutter series now offers new LNMU0303UER inserts available in Size 03 for a smaller approach angle, effectively cutting loads, minimizing damage and ultimately improving tool life.

herone GmbH inaugurates new pilot facility for thermoplastic profiles, earns aviation certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The four-year supplier says it is ready to ramp up for serial production using its automated Herone Technology and a completed aviation AS/EN9100 certification.