CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: DowAksa
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
DowAksa exhibits its product portfolio, which ranges from carbon fiber to downstream converted materials, such as pultruded laminates, and thermoplastic and thermoset derivatives.
CAE Services Solves Complex Part Design, Tooling Issues Via Analysis Services
| MoldMaking Technology
CAE Services, a global provider of Moldflow analysis services, will be exhibiting at Amerimold 2021.
On EVs, Tires, and Batteries
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Building batteries, testing tires, autonomous rides, carbon-oriented design and execution, and a composite Jeep component explained.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Shanghai Leadgo-Tech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Shanghai Leadgo-Tech, a manufacturer and global supplier of vacuum bagging process materials, expands market reach and capacity with new Mexico facility.
Countdown to Showtime: Register for Amerimold 2021!
| MoldMaking Technology
The art and business of moldmaking is constantly changing. Keep apace with Amerimold’s free education event schedule, Tech Talks and networking opportunities. Register now to be a part of this premier moldmaking event, or subscribe to Amerimold’s weekly newsletter!
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America’s NEXX Technologies partners with Tipton-Goss
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
MGCA advanced composites business unit to bring Tipton-Goss’ high-performance prepreg and film adhesive technologies to the advanced composites, space and aerospace markets.
Vitracoat Announces New Appointments
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Vitracoat of Elkhart, Ind. announces new hires, promotions.
Henkel Pretreatment Process Recognized for Sustainability
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Henkel’s Pallumina, a next generation metal pretreatment process for automotive production, has been recognized with an Altair Enlighten Award for its sustainability contributions.
CONCAMIN y FUMEC anuncian las primeras acciones de la Alianza Estratégica para la Industria
| Plastics Technology México
Actualizar y difundir los mapas de clústeres de México, Estados Unidos y Canadá será una de las primeras tareas que realizará la Alianza Estratégica CONCAMIN-FUMEC para la industria.
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics to Build Innovation Center
| Plastics Technology
The medical focused injection molder says the new 9000-ft2 innovation center will give its customers a design-prototype-build-test outlet for the creation of new devices and components.
New Software From HCL CAMWorks Integrates PrimeTurning
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
HCL CAMWorks 2021Plus supports Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning, which achieves increased feeds and speeds, shorter cycle times and longer tool life.
Emuge-Franken USA se asocia con Grob Systems Inc.
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
En el centro tecnológico de Emuge-Franken, los fabricantes con aplicaciones exigentes de torno-fresado de cinco ejes pueden optimizar sus piezas y componentes en el Grob 350T junto con la línea completa de soluciones de herramientas de corte de Emuge-Franken.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passes the Senate
| Products Finishing
Senate has approves $1 trillion infrastructure deal.
Expanded Recycled-Content Portfolio of TPEs
| Plastics Technology
Avient has expanded its reSound R recycled-content TPE through collaboration with sustainable PVB provider Shark Solutions.
En Colombia, inician pruebas para producción de bioplásticos a partir de almidón de yuca
| Plastics Technology México
Esenttia y la Universidad del Cauca iniciaron la validación de tecnologías para la producción de plásticos a partir de variedades de yuca que no afectan la seguridad alimentaria.
EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Announce Plans for Revising Major US Waters Rule
| Products Finishing
EPA and the Corps plan to revise the Trump-era definition in two steps.
#regulations
PMTS 2021 Tech Talk: "Using Data to Move Forward in Unprecedented Times"
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
Gardner Intelligence’s Tech Talk Session: “Using Data to Move Forward in Unprecedented Times" is available to download here.
#economics
CSIRO Launches Silicone Resins to Boost Biomedical Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
The resins are non-cytotoxic and capable of printing complex designs in high resolution, including irregular shapes, thin walls and hollow structures.
Fymsa invertirá 4 millones de dólares en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
La inversión tiene como objetivo ampliar las capacidades de la empresa en la fabricación de componentes de aluminio y la proyección de 400 nuevos empleos.
EPA Process for Designation New Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
| Products Finishing
EPA’s expanded powers to regulate a wider universe of substances as hazardous air pollutants.
#regulations
Sistema de sujeción modular de cambio rápido de Hainbuch
| Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema modular de cambio rápido de Hainbuch minimiza tiempos de preparación y permite más de 60 combinaciones.
Comment Deadline Extended for EPA Proposed Reporting Rule for PFAS Compounds
| Products Finishing
EPA is extending the comment deadline for its proposed PFAS reporting rule.
#regulations