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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for November 2021
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of November.
#regulations
Moldmaking Industry Continues Rebound in October
Michael Guckes | MoldMaking Technology
October experienced accelerating activity across readings, with a greater proportion of surveyed moldmakers reported rising backlogs. Chief among these is supply chain congestion.
#economics
OSHA Awaits Final COVID Vaccine Rule Review from White House
| Products Finishing
COVID Emergency Temporary Standard May Be Extended Beyond Healthcare.
#regulations
Una nueva generación de startups se une al programa Paint the Future de AkzoNobel
| Products Finishing México
Un total de 11 empresas innovadoras participarán en el bootcamp de tres días organizado por AkzoNobel, el cual tendrá lugar en Ámsterdam del 16 al 18 de noviembre.
Sika presents Adekit A236 two-part structural adhesive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The two-part, high-performance polyurethane adhesive targets large composite bonding in marine applications and recently won a 2021 IBEX Innovation Award.
Bercella, RINA focus on developing qualified multi-material solutions for critical applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership combines Bercella’s expertise in the design and processing of composite materials and RINA’s inspection, certification and engineering experience to develop end-to-end solutions for aerospace, defense, marine and energy sectors.
Fraunhofer commissions automated Engel production cells for thermoplastic composite R&D
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fraunhofer PAZ pilot plant center installs v-duo 700 vertical machine and duo 900 injection molding machine to combine thermoplastic composite processes with a variety of injection molding technologies.
Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
Rounding Out the Circular Economy With Material Take-Back Programs: AM Radio #6A
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
One of the most difficult steps in the circular economy is going from product back to new material. On this episode of AM Radio, Julia Hider and Stephanie Hendrixson discuss how material take-back programs can help solve this challenge.
#economics
Video: What is the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory?
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
This industry-focused organization within the Department of Energy helps manufacturers make use of advanced technology, particularly 3D printing. One of the group’s leaders describes how companies work with the MDF.
People, Production and 3D Printing: Themes from the Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo
Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop
The editors of Additive Manufacturing Media came away from the event with 5 major takeaways regarding the adoption, advance and commercialization of AM. Read or listen to these observations.
Poliamida resistente a la flama diseñada para ciclos cortos
| Plastics Technology México
Este nuevo compuesto de poliamida 6 no reforzada de Lanxess ofrece resistencia a la flama y resulta ideal para la producción de componentes con paredes delgadas.
Seis novedades de GF Machining Solutions para su taller
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
GF Machining Solutions presentó varias innovaciones en EMO Milán que van desde el fresado avanzado, la electroerosión y el texturizado láser, hasta el micromecanizado, la manufactura aditiva y la automatización.
Video Tech Brief: 3D Optical Part Measurement Explained
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Oasis Inspection Systems added a rotary stage to its optical measuring units enabling them to perform automated 3D measurement of machined part features.
Esenttia desarrolla innovadora tecnología antiviral y bactericida en plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Esenttia desarrolló una tecnología para evitar la proliferación de microorganismos como virus y bacterias sobre superficies plásticas.
Control remoto del CNC con el nuevo software de Mitsubishi Electric
| Modern Machine Shop México
Según Mitsubishi, el software permite a los gerentes manejar más máquinas, acelerando la configuración de la máquina.
Glass-Reinforced Nylon 66 Compounds Selected for Water Pumps
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Domo’s Technyl nylon compound selected by manufacturer of pumps for building services, water management and industrial applications.
Plastics Hall of Famer Jay Gardiner Dies at 70
| Plastics Technology
Selfless exec and plastics industry advocate described as ‘a legend, both in the business and in his community.’
America Makes Announces Winners of Rapid Innovation Call
| Additive Manufacturing
Selected teams will receive funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory to help fill critical gaps in additive manufacturing technology.
Training Specialist Andrew Routsis Passes Away
| Plastics Technology
The founder of Routsis Training who had more than four decades of experience in plastics died unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep, Nov. 4.
#workforcedevelopment
EcoCore PP-Based Recyclable and Reusable ‘Zero-Waste’ Cups Used At COP26
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Bockatech’s EcoCor foam core technology for lightweight and reusable packaging ‘starred’ at this year’s conference.
Registration Open for Online Fundamentals of Industrial Process Heating Course
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The course curriculum includes the basics of heat transfer, fuels and combustion, energy use, furnace design, refractories, automatic control and atmospheres as applied to industrial process heating.