Engel PTXPO Spotlight

| MoldMaking Technology

Engel discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

What If the 1970s Came Back?

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Who wants to go back to plastics shortages and soaring prices? What are we doing to resurrect the conditions that produced those painful results?

Adapting to the New Norm: Supply Chain Disruptions

| Modern Machine Shop

Many manufacturers are using ERP solutions to manage material and equipment inventories, helping them to weather the unpredictability of supply chains in crisis.

ACS Group & MiVue PTXPO Spotlight

| MoldMaking Technology

ACS Group discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

Niagara Cutters Redesigned to Reduce Power Consumption

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Upgrade also includes aluminum nonferrous PVD coating which is said to reduce friction and built-up material on the cutting edge to improve workpiece surface finish and increase tool life.

Investigan procesamiento láser para materiales altamente reflectantes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con el fin de mejorar el rendimiento del láser verde para la producción de uniones en componentes de vehículos eléctricos, se está desarrollando un concepto integral bajo el nombre “GreenPls”.

Springer Industrial Hires Coating Solutions Specialist

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Aris Rollins has more than a decade of experience working in the finishing industry. He has worked in sales and management positions for a variety of companies that provide coating services, including those that manufacture coating systems.

VIDEO: 6 Factors a Mold Builder Should Consider in a CNC Control

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Many mold builders choose high-speed cutting over EDM because CNCs are able to meet the required tolerances and finishes. The control is key to this. Here we break down what a mold builder should look for in a CNC control.

Should You to Continue to Outsource Passivation?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Considering the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.

Inyectora ELIOS 4500 con unidad de cierre totalmente eléctrica, de Netstal

| Plastics Technology México

Netstal optimizó el modelo más pequeño de la serie Elios con una fuerza de cierre de 4500 kN y ganancias en eficiencia energética.

Südpack and Clean Cycle Invest in Carboliq Chemical Recycling

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The global film manufacturer and flexible packaging investment firm have a long-term investment in Rencenso’s Carboliq technology.

Honeywell UOP Ecofining: tecnología para producir nafta renovable

| Plastics Technology México

Esta nueva solución de Honeywell permite la producción de alto rendimiento de nafta a partir de materias primas sostenibles como el aceite de cocina usado y las grasas animales.

Sandvik Coromant Appoints Head of Sustainable Business

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Company appoints Camilla Nevstad Bruzelius head of sustainable business, noting her years of experience with sustainability and within the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Clausuran primera generación del diplomado en Moldes y Procesos de Inyección del IQH

| Plastics Technology México

Luego de 90 horas de entrenamiento, 31 estudiantes fueron egresados como parte de la primera generación de este diplomado organizado por el Instituto Queretano de Herramentales.

Single- and Twin-Screw Lines for PVC and Polyolefin Pipes

| Plastics Technology

New line produces pipe in a range of configurations for construction, other markets.  

¿Cómo puede enfrentar la escasez de semiconductores la industria automotriz de México?

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con especialista de la firma consultora EY, la industria automotriz tendrá que reevaluar su cadena de suministro sus inventarios y sus capacidades internas para evitar una crisis similar en el futuro.

Custom Canine Wheelchair From Carbon Fiber-Reinforced PP: The Cool Parts Show #44

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A dog with a condition that affects her mobility gets a custom 3D printed wheelchair in this episode of The Cool Parts Show, enabled in part by a new polypropylene filament.

9T Labs’ Red Series awarded Red Dot Design Award 2022

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Red Series, used for the production of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer components, has been officially recognized as a standout in aesthetic design and functionality.

Joby Aviation nears completion of Part 135 Air Carrier Certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joby Aviation has begun the fourth of five stages to receive its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA, a critical step to operating its composites-intensive eVTOL as an air taxi service.

Aimplas joins LIGHTCAR project to develop eco-friendly composite materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency, novel long fiber thermoplastics aim to lighten electric vehicle batteries by 50-70%

Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The site will double in size by 2023 to meet increasing demand for lightweight advanced composites from aerospace customers.

Dry Ice Blasters Prove Sustainable, Non-Abrasive Mold Cleaning Action

| MoldMaking Technology

So, what if molds could talk? Cold Jet emphasizes the importance of using dry ice cleaning via its MicroClean 2 system for a quick and effective way to cleaning molds in-situ and at operating temperature.