Tecnologías compactas de medición en máquina de Hexagon

| Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo sistema de sonda de radio multisensor M&H R-400, de Hexagon, puede utilizarse para cumplir los requisitos de medición de piezas en máquina y de reglaje de herramientas.

Cutter Considerations for Turning Titanium

| Production Machining

Effective titanium turning requires the proper selection of cutting tools and machining processes to mitigate the effects of the material’s unique chemical and physical properties.

What’s Next after Supreme Court Issues Stay of OSHA’s COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine Standard

| Products Finishing

Even though the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the implementation of the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing and Face Coverings emergency temporary standard, employers are still obligated to protect employees from COVID-19 hazards in the workplace.
#regulations

Diplomado en Inyección de Plásticos Engel y CIQA iniciará este 23 de febrero

| Plastics Technology México

El Diplomado del Inyección de Plásticos, que presenta Engel en conjunto con el CIQA,  tendrá una duración de 194 horas a lo largo de 10 meses. Entérese de los detalles de esta nueva oportunidad de capacitación.  

Supreme Court Asked to Bring Clarity to the Murky Scope of Federal Jurisdiction over “Waters of the U.S.”

| Products Finishing

With all the regulatory changes over the past decade, there is a significant amount of confusion of what constitutes a water of the U.S. that is subject to jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Supreme Court review could provide some much-needed clarity.
#regulations

Comar Acquires Irish Injection Molder

| Plastics Technology

The N.J.-headquartered specialty packaging and medical device/assembly company goes international after string of domestic acquisitions and expansions.

Industry Urges Caution as White House Reviews EPA’s Proposed PFAS Superfund Listing

| Products Finishing

Stakeholders urge the White House regulatory review office to cautiously review the proposed hazardous substance listing of PFOS and PFOA under CERCLA and to identify the potential negative impacts on Superfund cleanups.
#regulations

Lanxess duplica su capacidad de producción del activo microbiano Preventol CMK

| Plastics Technology México

Lanxess amplió su capacidad de producción en alrededor del 50 por ciento para el ingrediente activo Preventol CMK (clorocresol), registrado para la desinfección y conservación.

California Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes

| Products Finishing

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.
#regulations

A Life Lesson from a Quiet Titan of Finishing

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Bill Nimtz was always most comfortable around the genuine and the ordinary. I think his kinship with people, all people, is what drove him to share a lesson that has stuck with me for decades.

EIT Manufacturing opens “Call for Proposals 2023” to accelerate European manufacturing innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Innovators, research organizations, universities, major corporations, startups and businesses are encouraged to participate. Chosen organizations will receive financial support and network connections to assist tech development.

Declaration of Toulouse hails European commitment to decarbonize aviation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Public authorities and private stakeholders in Europe reach an agreement for continued decarbonization technology maturation, innovation support, industrial alliance implementation.

PPG Expands Powder Coating Business Through Acquisition

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Upon completion, PPG’s acquisition of Arsonsisi’s powder coating business will enable PPG to expand its powder coatings offering in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Injection Mold Cleaning Wipes Effectively Clean, Maintain or Prep Mold Surfaces

| MoldMaking Technology

Pre-saturated Mold & Metal Wipes are a specialized solution from Slide Products that can clean almost any mold surface related to injection and extrusion operations.

Virtual Courses on Polymers and Coatings

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

The Coatings Research Institute at Eastern Michigan University is offering a series of instructional courses that cover the basics of paints and coatings, coating formulations, waterborne coatings, as well as the fundamentals of resins and polymers.

MicroCare Hires Regional Sales Manager for Eastern Mexico

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Manuel Gonzalez will support MicroCare’s distributors and customers in the Eastern Mexico region from Monterrey to Mexico City.

Composites One names Leon Garoufalis president and CEO

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Garoufalis has been with Composites One and GLS Composites Distribution since 1988, serving a range of leadership roles in sales, marketing and operations.

Cygnet Texkimp thermoplastic lab line build supports composites innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Line to enable faster development of composites technology in automotive, aerospace, construction and energy markets through dedicated customer trials.

ASTM International to develop proposed standard for inspection of FRP building repairs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposed specification will provide process and procedure uniformity, and  inspection consistency for different applications.  
#regulations

AM So Far: A Conversation on 10 Years of Covering Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #11A

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Media marks its 10-year anniversary. AM Radio hosts Stephanie Hendrixson and Peter Zelinski look back, talking about the advance of industrial 3D printing and expansion of the ways we report on it.

Charlas con Eduardo: Luciano Diorio

| Modern Machine Shop México

En esta nueva edición de “Charlas con Eduardo”, Luciano Diorio, director general de Grupo Hi-Tec en México, habló sobre su experiencia viviendo en México y su participación en FITMA.

Roll Stand is Compact, Flexible

| Plastics Technology

Features a unique, compact design for sheet processors with very limited production floor space.