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Optris, Fraunhofer IOSB online workshop provides insights into noncontact temperature measurement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two free online workshop sessions occurring Dec. 1 and 2 will provide a comprehensive overview of noncontact temperature measurement technology using infrared and application examples.
Plastic Omnium signs strategic hydrogen partnership with AVL
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automotive supplier and key hydrogen player to accelerate commercial rollout of high-performance hydrogen systems for use in all vehicle categories by 2022.
Westlake Chemical to acquire Hexion's epoxy business for $1.2 billion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global supplier of coatings and composites used in wind turbine blades and automotive structural components to expand Westlake’s chemicals portfolio.
ABB Introduces Software Capabilities to Simplify Robot Programming for AM (Includes Video)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Slicer software output can be converted to a robot program. The user chooses speed and precision of printing, but no specialized knowledge of robot 3D printing is needed.
What’s In Your Infinity.0 Toolbox?
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
A finisher’s familiarization with the data already available from their smart equipment is a key component of the Infinity.0 toolbox.
Interface Six-Axis Robots with Injection Molding Presses
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Yaskawa Motoman’s new SPI-67 hardware/software interface for six-axis robots is designed for parts removal from horizontal injection molding machines.
Versatile Soft Jaw Introduces One-Size-Fits-All Technology
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This soft jaw technology conforms to any part geometry and does not require removal from the machine tool when switching to a new job. It also saves shops setup and machining time, energy, and cost involved in the design and development of creating a custom soft jaw.
Plant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.
Porsche Expands Paint Palette
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
Because some people want their very own color — and are willing to pay for it.
HMG Paints mejora su topcoat para vehículos comerciales
| Products Finishing México
Acrythane 4G es un recubrimiento de poliuretano acrílico con alto contenido de sólidos desarrollado para cumplir con los requisitos del mercado de vehículos comerciales. HMG Paints dice que el producto es ideal para OEMs, reparadores y constructores.
Tormach Inc. Discusses Users' Right to Repair
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
In a recently released video, Tormach Inc.’s CEO talks about the company’s philosophy of enabling customers to service their own machinery and equipment.
Zirconium Pretreatment Offers Simplicity and Performance
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Pretreatment supplier explores industrial, agricultural markets for phosphate-free solution.
Some Price Relief for Commodity Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Prices lower for polyolefins and flat to slightly higher for PS, PVC and PET.
Bluco Corp. lanza una línea de fijación modular para piezas extragrandes
| Modern Machine Shop México
Bluco Corporation presentó un sistema de fijación modular diseñado para sujetar piezas extragrandes para el mecanizado CNC.
PPG Appoints New Chief Growth Officer
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
In this newly created role, Irene Tasi will be responsible for corporate strategy, long-range planning, marketing, brand and sales excellence, digital, market-driven innovation and new growth initiatives.
#economics
Nova, GreenMantra Technologies Collaborate on Plastic Bag Recycling Initiative
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Nova Chemicals completed an asphalt paving project in collaboration with GreenMantra that incorporates the equivalent of 700,000 plastic bags in recycled plastic materials used in two pathways.
Solvay anuncia solución innovadora para el reciclaje de PVDC
| Plastics Technology México
De acuerdo con Solvay, el nuevo proceso podría revolucionar el reciclaje futuro de los envases de barrera multicapa de alimentos fabricados con cloruro de polivinilideno.
Natech Adds Injection Molding, Automation Equipment
| Plastics Technology
Two new Arburg presses and four filling and sealing lines have been installed in the molder’s Class 8 cleanroom in support of medical diagnostics, including COVID-19 testing.
Median Home Prices Up 27-Percent In 15-Months
| Gardner Intelligence
The appreciation of home prices in the 5-quarter period ending September 2021 may be the fastest in recorded history going back to 1963.
White Paper Details Importance of Powder Coatings for Enabling Electric Vehicles
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
A new white paper from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings explores the role powder coatings are playing in the EV market, with a focus on the role they're playing in preventing batteries and other components from overheating.
#economics
Sandvik Coromant Launches Inserts for Smaller Diameters
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
CoroCut QI includes an optimized tip seat angle for lighter cutting action and cutting forces that aid vibration-free machining, a rail insert seat for a stable and precise insert position ensuring minimal insert movement.
Three CAD/CAM Automation Advances
| MoldMaking Technology
Feature-, attribute- and script-based CAD/CAM automation ease programming and skilled labor challenges.