Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polycarbonate
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
How polycarbonate came about, virtually simultaneously, through the efforts of two industry giants.
Inteligencia artificial y su incorporación en la industria mexicana
| Modern Machine Shop México
El empresario mexicano ha demostrado interés por la adopción de tecnologías que le permitan adelantar el grado tecnológico de sus operaciones de manufactura para ser competitivo y fortalecer las cadenas de suministro regionales.
Stenner S Variable Series Metering Pumps
| Products Finishing
S VARIABLE metering pumps feature remote start and transfer and three dedicated output relays.
Boric Acid-free Electrolytic Nickel Process
| Products Finishing
SURNi-COAT boric acid-free electrolytic nickel process
Hemco Unveils Containment Control System
| Products Finishing
New containment control system controls airborne particulate from sampling procedures.
Fume Suppressant for Hexavalent Chromium Plating Solutions
| Products Finishing
Help reduce environmental emissions, exposure and contamination without sacrificing plating efficiency.
En octubre regresa Meximold
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sector de moldes y herramentales está expectante ante la edición de Meximold 2021, un evento que en su primera presentación superó todas las expectativas de expositores y visitantes.
Heat-Activated Purging Concentrate Cuts Molder's Scrap & Changeover Times
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
CH3 Solutions increased productivity on its multi-cavity hot runners with new Asaclean Plus Grade concentrate.
FITMA: el lugar para estar y ser visto en Latinoamérica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Claude Mas, director ejecutivo de Negocios Internacionales en Gardner Business Media, comparte sus impresiones sobre la Feria Internacional de Tecnología y Manufactura (FITMA), que se llevará a cabo en Ciudad de México del 18 al 20 de enero de 2022.
Estudian convertir CO2 en materia prima para plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Investigadores del Instituto Fraunhofer evalúan utilizar los gases de efecto invernadero para producir metanol y ácido fórmico a partir de CO2.
How to Form a Hole with a Core Pin: Part 1
Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology
Prevent wear, flash, and mold damage with these design tips.
Gardner Business Index - August 2021
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) ended August at 58.8, marking the second consecutive month in which the overall Index moved lower.
#economics
What Distinguishes Additive Manufacturing?
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Is a 3D printer just a machine tool working in reverse? Or is it something else entirely? Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider discuss in this episode of AM Radio.
Blow Molding: Enhanced Machines for Large & Complex Industrial Parts
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Virtual exhibit by ST BlowMoulding shows off its latest developments for automotive and industrial packaging
Inaugural Top Shops Expo Highlights Benchmarking Survey Data
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The two-day event will feature education sessions from industry experts backed by the data accumulated from Gardner Business Intelligence’s annual national benchmarking survey.
Llegó la hora: ¡nos vemos en Meximold!
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Meximold 2021, del 21 al 22 de octubre, reunirá en Querétaro a toda la cadena de valor relacionada con la fabricación de moldes en un solo lugar. Serán dos días para compartir ―en persona―, sobre ideas y proyectos, así como para aprender sobre nuevas tecnologías mientras se construyen relaciones y se generan contactos.
Trivalent Chromium Conversion Coating
| Products Finishing
Trivalent chromium conversion coating produces an aesthetically pleasing uniform black film on alkaline zinc electroplated deposits.
Composite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
México apuesta por el liderazgo en la manufactura de moldes
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En 2020, las cifras de importación de moldes, troqueles y herramentales tuvieron una contracción de 12 % en relación con 2019 debido a la pandemia; sin embargo, México ha crecido en su capacidad productiva alrededor de 380 millones de dólares en producción local.
2021 Leadtime Leader Award Winner: Westminster Tool—Perseverance with a Plan
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Westminster Tool’s latest commitment to the plan—investment in new technologies, processes and capabilities, workforce development/training and sales & marketing—helped them edge out this year’s competition.
#workforcedevelopment
Paving the Road to a Circular Economy
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Sustainability and circular economy aren’t buzz words. They are and will continue to be the way of doing business for processors.
#economics