Husky Introduces UltraShot Hot Runner Injection Molding System
| MoldMaking Technology
Amerimold exhibitor features the advanced technology which permits more precise melt control and the ability to produce identical, repeatable performance in every cavity.
Genomma Lab lanza Tío Nacho en envase sustentable
| Plastics Technology México
La nueva presentación de Tío Nacho, el producto estelar de Genomma Lab, tendrá una botella, tapa y caja recicladas y reciclables al 100 %, mientras que la etiqueta está elaborada con 90 % de material reciclado.
July Another Strong Month for Machine Tool Orders
Steven Kline, Jr. | Modern Machine Shop
Compared with one year ago, the GBI: Metalworking was 23.5% higher, which was the 13th consecutive month of growth. The strong growth in the metalworking industry should lead to accelerating growth in machine tool orders throughout 2021.
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Software CAM que ofrece una completa sincronización multicanal
| Modern Machine Shop México
La interfaz de SolidCAM guía a los usuarios a través de soluciones para todos los CNC de fresado, torneado, fresado-torneado avanzado y de tipo suizo.
Expanding Materials, Applications for Inkjet 3D Printing
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
Traditionally, the materials available for inkjet 3D printing have prevented the process from being used in production of end-use parts. But machine vision systems and AI are broadening the materials and applications for inkjet 3D printing.
Happy Workers are Good Workers
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
According to an extensive study in 2019 by the Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, a conclusive link between happiness and productivity was found — happy workers are 13% more productive.
Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
According to Tungaloy, the TungForce-Rec 12 boasts 1.5 times higher tooth density than other competing shoulder milling cutters of the same size, allowing a 16 mm (5/8″) diameter cutter to carry 3 teeth and a 50 mm (2″) diameter cutter to carry 12 teeth.
U.S. E-Commerce Sales and New Business Formations in 1H2021 Point to Strong Base Support for Packaging
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
The growth of e-commerce sales and new business formations in the digital retail sector will provide an enduring support base for the packaging industry’s bright future.
Starlinger Producing New White rPET Material
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Trays, cups, and food containers manufactured from the white rPET are alternatives to single-use cups made from materials like polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS).
La industria de recubrimientos refleja la salud de la economía: IHS Markit
Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México
La industria de recubrimientos está creciendo más rápido en las economías emergentes y más de 55% de los revestimientos que se producen en todo el mundo se usan para decorar y proteger nuevas construcciones, según un reporte de IHS Markit.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters: Full Progress Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project has been ongoing since April 2019 but was unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21. This report (1) re-introduces the project and (2) covers all of the work thru June 2021. The project focuses on an electrochemical, destructive treatment strategy for the remediation of relevant PFASs in electroplating wastewater. The overall objective is to utilize a cost-effective reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) for the removal of PFAS from synthetic electroplating wastewater.
De 2015 a julio de 2021 la industria petrolera privada ha invertido 18,000 millones de dólares
| Modern Machine Shop México
La Asociación Mexicana de Empresas de Hidrocarburos refiere que México tiene potencial de invertir más de 42,000 millones de dólares durante los próximos años.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: CGTech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CGTech is to demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 simulation, composites and additive manufacturing capabilities.
Avoiding the pitfalls of vacuum infusion processing
Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld
Understand the fundamentals of vacuum infusion processing (VIP), including pressure, permeability and race tracking, to prevent issues and produce consistent results.
Loss of Efficiency
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Experiencing a decline in efficiency? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers ideas for improvement.
Managing a Team Through an Acquisition
| MoldMaking Technology
The operations manager for a Pennsylvania mold manufacturer shares lessons learned from a recent acquisition.
Spee3D Tests 3D Printing for Australian Army
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Spee3D has designed a trial with the Australian Army to test the feasibility of deploying metal 3D printing in both the barracks and the field.
PPG Helps High-End Patio Furniture Maker With Transition
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
After relocating its operations, OW Lee expanded its partnership with PPG to build a new powder coatings line and train over 200 new hires.
Coating Vending Machine Frames
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Performance Powder Coating of Longwood, Florida showcases a recent project completed for Everest Ice and Water Systems.
Micro 3D Printing Slashes Costs, Lead Time for Medical Part
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Micro 3D printing enabled AntiShock to produce a small-dimension, high-detail part with greater accuracy than SLA and at 20% of the cost of CNC production.
GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, Voxeljet to develop the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The partnership will streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine with the advance casting cell (ACC) sand binder jetting 3D printer.
IVECO and Nikola open manufacturing facility for electric heavy-duty trucks
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The production line in Ulm, Germany is anticipated to be capable of manufacturing approximately 1,000 Nikola Tre trucks per shift per year.