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EPA to Set New PFAS Discharge Limits
| Products Finishing
EPA to Set New Federal Wastewater Discharge Standards for PFAS in Surface Finishing Operations.
#regulations
How You Can Measure Plastic Parts Quickly and Accurately with Computed Tomography
| Plastics Technology
In this webinar, ZEISS will show you how computed tomography (CT) can contribute to higher-quality plastic parts and faster quality assurance processes.
Niigata Introduces High-Speed Jig Borer Machining Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Niigata says the HN800-V is built with the rigidity and accuracy necessary to perform ultra-precise contour machining and boring of components with critical tolerances.
Arburg Welcomes New Trainees
| Plastics Technology
Arburg’s latest class of apprentices numbers 77 and will be joined by a group of students from an area university.
#workforcedevelopment
Production Machining’s September 2021 News Highlights
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Precision machining does not stand still. Pandemic or no pandemic, the industry continues to progress with new events, acquisitions, collaborations and customer support programs.
Amerimold To Reveal the Annual Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker
| MoldMaking Technology
The Amerimold team have chosen this year’s selection of Top 10 Reasons to Be a Moldmaker from hundreds of community submissions—learn about the winners and get your t-shirt at the event.
Updated Software Suite Improves Shop Efficiency
| MoldMaking Technology
R.E.R. Software’s InFocus product suite Version 1.4.2 now includes a web-based Business Intelligence (BI) tool for real-time tracking and dashboard/report customization.
CAD/CAM System Competent Point Rearrangement Function for Optimal Surface Finish
| MoldMaking Technology
Known for its high-accuracy, surface-based CAM calculation engine, CAM-Tool’s new function provides smoother toolpath cutting points and machine template customization.
FAA approves G-1 Certification Basis for Archer
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The FAA’s approval enables Archer to move toward its goal of obtaining an FAA Type Certification for its composite all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
On The Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Santa Cruz, and VW Subscriptions
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
How to charge an autonomous vehicle. Toyota adds a new crossover. VW gets into the subscription business. Hyundai goes Santa Cruz. And more.
Siemens Gamesa launches recyclable wind turbine blade
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Called RecyclableBlade, the composite blades follows the IntegralBlade manufacturing process but with a new resin specially designed for recycling at the blade’s end of life.
Modern Machine Shop Announces Top Shops Honorees for 2021
| Gardner Web
Annual Benchmarking Program Identifies Best Practices at Best-In-Class Manufacturing Facilities
Moldes de termoformado para las industrias médica y alimenticia
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Meximold: Grupo Interconsult presentará un molde piloto de termoformado, equipado con todos los accionamientos necesarios para formar y cortar en sitio.
3DEO Prints Milestone One Millionth Customer Part
| Additive Manufacturing
The achievement comes less than two years after commercializing its patented 3D printing technology in full in 2020.
Everything’s Going Up—Including Machine Prices
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
With costs of raw materials, labor, fuel, and shipping going up, machinery prices are following suit.
August 2021 - Gardner Business Index Video Update
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
August's results indicated that persistent supply chain problems continue to have a worsening effect on production, resulting in a production 'deficit'. As a result of this deficit, manufacturers are reporting rising backlog activity and slowing hiring activity.
#economics
KraussMaffei to Provide Extrusion Technologies for PureCycle
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Two twin-screw extruders from KraussMaffei will melt the dry PP carpet scraps that are used as feedstock for the PureCycle process.
Graphene Nanotubes Add Conductivity to Powder Coatings
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
OCSiAl and Erie Powder Coatings announce powder coating formulations designed for EMI and RFI applications.
ModuleWorks Launches Clear Aligner Trimming Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ModuleWorks’ new TrimLine software simplifies and accelerates the fabrication of clear aligners by automatically calculating the optimal trim line and generating a collision-free trimming toolpath.
Allied’s 3ETech Digital Display Offers Micro-Precision Tool Adjustment
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The 3ETech provides an external, dockable and detachable digital display that shows the adjustment setting to facilitate reliable machining processes for high-precision components.
Imron Industrial NISO 3325, recubrimiento acrílico sin isocianato, para clientes industriales
| Products Finishing México
Imron Industrial NISO 3325 brinda una capa superior duradera, sostenible y químicamente resistente para los mercados de equipos de agricultura, construcción y movimiento de tierras.
Is a Cold Seal Right for Your Anodizing Operation?
| Products Finishing
Exploring the advantages, challenges and best practices of cold seal processes.