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Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing: AESF Research Project #R-121, 6th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
The NASF Research Board has funded a research grant at Wayne State University on sustainability in the surface finishing industry, under the direction of Professor Yinlun Huang. The objective of the work is to create a surface-finishing-specific sustainability metrics system to measure economic, environmental and social sustainability. In this report, a benchmarking study of five plants was undertaken to illustrate how the sustainability assessment works.
J&J Consumer Health comparte acciones de sustentabilidad en envases
| Plastics Technology México
Incremento en el uso de materiales reciclados para sus envases y empaques más fáciles de reciclar y reutilizar son algunas de las medidas que J&J Consumer Health ha implementado en busca de una mayor sustentabilidad de sus productos.
How Plasma Treatment Adds Value to Plastics Parts
| Plastics Technology
Think of it as today’s modern form of alchemy, with applications in printing on plastics and bonding plastics to dissimilar materials.
Walter USA Set to Acquire GWS Tool Group
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The partnership will increase Walter’s and GWS’ position in the manufacturing of advanced components and light-weight materials. In addition, GWS’ products will expand the overall offering for Walter in North America.
#workforcedevelopment
Gardner Business Index - November 2021: 59.0
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
Business Activity Expansion Slows Across Most Metrics
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) reported slowing expansion during November with a closing reading of 59.0.
#economics
Plastics Technology Expo Opens Registration for 2022
| Gardner Web
The Inaugural event will take place in March 2022, connecting North America’s plastics processors in Chicago
Productivity & Profitability ‘Turbo' Charged At Young, Growing Film Processor
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Polymer Film & Bag adds extrusion capacity and new technology to make its two-year-old processing business more efficient.
Porsche amplía su paleta de colores
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing México
Este cambio se debe que algunas personas quieren su propio color y están dispuestas a pagar por él.
National Surface Finishing Day 2022
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
National Surface Finishing Day will be celebrated March 2, 2022. The annual event is a way to showcase the industry to local trade schools, businesses, officials and media, as well as to celebrate employees and staff.
Puretec, de Sanitized, ofrece un rendimiento antimicrobiano para todo tipo de fibras
| Plastics Technology México
Según Sanitized, el sistema de polímeros de silano-quats es eficaz y duradero para controlar la formación de bacterias no deseadas y ofrece un valor añadido para los textiles, ya que mejora su usabilidad y rendimiento.
The Long and Short of It (Part 1)—Tips for Molding Long Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
| Plastics Technology
In Part 1 of this series, we address long-fiber processing fundamentals and best practices, including practical tips and guidance on maintaining fiber length and deriving maximum advantages for demanding end applications. Part 2 will provide the same information for short-fiber materials.
NOVA Chemicals colabora con Circulus para cubrir la demanda de plástico reciclado posconsumo
| Plastics Technology México
El acuerdo amplía las fuentes de resina posconsumo (PCR) de NOVA Chemicals gracias al suministro de polietileno reciclado (rPE) fabricado por Circulus.
EOS North America Celebrates Delivery of 1,000th 3D Printing Machine
| MoldMaking Technology
Company reflects on more than 30 years of innovation and success in industrial 3D printers and additive manufacturing.
Closed-Pitch Solid Carbide Cutters Demonstrate Universal Finishing
| MoldMaking Technology
New multi-tooth face milling cutters offered by Walter USA excel at finishing shoulders, pockets, walls and cavities.
Meggitt shareholders reach agreement with Parker-Hannifin after TransDigm withdraws acquisition proposal
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Meggitt shareholders close deal on recommended cash acquisition terms made by Parker, with transaction expected to close by Q3 2022.
OMV Acquired by MalStra LLC
| Plastics Technology
The Italian maker of thermoforming and extrusion machinery has been purchased by the Florida-based startup headed by plastics packaging industry veterans.
Video Tech Brief: The Ins and Outs of an Aqueous Parts Cleaner
| Production Machining
Ecoclean’s Director of Sales Sandro Siminovich describes how the company’s EcoCwave single-chamber parts cleaning system operates. Further information in the article details the unit’s automated process monitoring system.
EOS Conducts Sustainability Study for Eyewear Frames
| Additive Manufacturing
Study results indicate 3D printed glasses have a higher wearing comfort, are more stable and sustainable than any other glasses.
SLM Solutions Outfits MacLean Additive for Serial Production
| Additive Manufacturing
MacLean Additive is the additive manufacturing startup within MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, a Top 100 supplier to the North American automotive industry.
Cinco requerimientos centrales de la industria automotriz
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
En el marco de la decimoprimera edición de Proveedor Automotriz, se enlistaron los principales requerimientos de las empresas compradoras de la industria.
VariMill Chip Splitter Designed for Improved Chip Evacuation
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The VariMill Chip Splitter was developed for dynamic and trochoidal milling operations in steel, stainless steel and heat-resistant super alloys.
Recaro desarrolla una base de proveedores para el sector aeroespacial en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
De la mano de la Coordinadora de Fomento al Comercio Exterior del Estado de Guanajuato, la empresa alemana Recaro apuesta por el desarrollo de proveedores de sheet metal, mecanizados, textiles y plásticos en la región.