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.