5 acciones para hacer las Fiestas Patrias más sustentables

| Plastics Technology México

¿Listo para gritar ¡Viva México! y celebrar las Fiestas Patrias? Le invitamos a leer algunas recomendaciones para que viva un festejo sustentable.

George Koch Sons Rebrands Finishing Businesses

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

With new brand identity, KOCH combines five finishing businesses under one umbrella company that provides all major coating technologies.

Rapid Reports Improve Shop Utilization

| Modern Machine Shop

The owners of David Packard Company wanted to look beyond facility expansion to increase the output of the shop. They turned to Datanomix to unlock hidden capacity in their current infrastructure. 

One of the German Tool and Moldmaking Industry's Biggest Fans Is Honored

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

It was no surprise when I learned that Ralf Dürrwächter was named “Association Communicator of the Year” at the 2021 mediaV Awards ceremony.

Lockheed Martin Works with MakerBot for its AI-Assisted Lunar Rover Project for NASA

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided easily accessible 3D printing for a host of projects for Lockheed Martin’s team of engineers.

KraussMaffei Adds Doran to Extrusion Sales Team

| Plastics Technology

Machinery sales vet will cover northern U.S. as well as Canada.

Modern Machine Shop and ProShop ERP Announce New Conference

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference focuses on setting up shops to succeed during transition. The digital event provides shop owners information to improve their company value, reduce the risk of their business transition and increase their chance of success.
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Open Mind actualiza su software CAD/CAM

| Modern Machine Shop México

Open Mind Technologies AG presentó el paquete de software CAD/CAM HyperMill 2021.2.

It's About Perseverance

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis talks about the importance of in-person trade shows.  

Notus Composites launches low-temperature curing epoxy prepreg

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

NE7 formulation enables composite manufacturers to cure components at temperatures as low as 70˚C, reducing energy consumption and enabling more cost-effective tooling options.

Video: Emerging Leader Michael P. Reader is Dedicated to Bringing Company to Next Level

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Growing up working on the shop floor at Precision Plus Inc. and knowing his heart was in manufacturing at a young age, Michael P. Reader now plays a prominent role at the company as V. P. of engineering.

Nexa3D and Henkel to Jointly Develop Turnkey Additive Manufacturing Systems

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

The companies joined together to open a full-scale additive manufacturing customer center in Ventura, CA.  

México busca participar en la producción de semiconductores en América del Norte

| Modern Machine Shop México

México muestra interés de participar en el segmento de ensamble, prueba y empaque avanzado de la cadena de proveeduría de semiconductores en América del Norte.

Michigan Considers Pretreatment Limits for PFAS

| Products Finishing

Michigan PFAS Action: Detroit POTW Considering Pretreatment Limits for PFAS.
#regulations

California Efforts Continue to Ban Hexavalent Chromium Plating

| Products Finishing

California Air Resources Board continues to advance rulemaking to transition hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium alternatives.
#regulations

Dow abre inscripción para los Premios a la Innovación en Envases 2021

| Plastics Technology México

Durante 33 años, estos premios han galardonado a lo mejor en innovación de envases gracias a su diseño, tecnología, sustentabilidad, responsabilidad y experiencia del usuario.

Data signal a pivotal moment for composites industry

Michael Guckes | CompositesWorld

Mixed signals from the Composites Fabricating Index suggest that supply chain problems are holding back the industry from greater expansion.
#economics

NGR Relocates and Increases Size of U.S. Customer Care Center

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

The North and South America markets are covered by the center.

Sumitomo Expands Steel Turning Grade Series

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sumitomo’s new AC8020P turning grade features increased strength of the alumina layer, which enhances chip control and chipping resistance, as well as improves wear visibility.

Fully Parametrized Native CAD Databases Reduce Design Time, Maximize Process Reliability

| MoldMaking Technology

Native CAD databases from Hasco include installation spaces for an optimized design process and simplified implementation into CATIA, Siemens NX and SolidWorks CAD systems.

Online Training Program Devotes a Comprehensive Approach to Injection Molding

| MoldMaking Technology

Kruse Training offers a range of topics for new and veteran engineers, including Mold Design, which focuses on the basics of mold design and how various design elements impact a molded part.
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