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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.
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.
MicroCare Expands Website With Spanish Language Feature
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
Recently, critical cleaning, coating and lubricating company MicroCare launched a redesigned website, and has now added Spanish language functionality.
NASF Economic Impact and Market Trends Report to Be Presented at SUR/FIN
| Products Finishing
NASF’s analysis will assess surface finishing industry size, employment numbers, revenues, impact on GDP, and profitability.
#economics
Materials Testing Software for Plastics and Rubber
| Plastics Technology
Lloyd Instruments’ NexygenPlus 4.1 for its LS and LD series testing machines well suited to testing physical properties of raw material prior to processing, and for new design development.
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.
OSHA Updates COVID Guidance for Non-Healthcare Workplaces
| Products Finishing
The NASF explains the latest OSHA guidelines regarding COVID.
#regulations
Patented Laser Welding Process Boosts Efficiency
| Plastics Technology
Evosys’ new AQW welding process said to process selected plastics such as PC even more economically.
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.
Six Times to Include Messages in CNC Programs
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
CNC machines allow users to include clarifying messages within the G code, which can be an easy way to communicate with other operators.
California Proposes Public Health Goals for PFOS and PFOA
| Products Finishing
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released proposed Public Health Goals for PFOA and PFOS.
#regulations
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.
California Platers Engage Regional Water Boards on PFAS Sampling Order
| Products Finishing
NASF and California Chapters engage regional water boards on PFAS sampling order.
#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.
Activist Group Identifies Nearly 30,000 “Suspected” Industrial PFAS Dischargers
| Products Finishing
Environmental Working Group projects that nearly 30,000 industrial sites may be using, making or releasing PFAS.
#regulations
Tiger Drylac presenta dos nuevos recubrimientos metálicos que cambian de color
| Products Finishing México
Los nuevos colores flip-flop son adiciones a la línea de productos Metallics de Tiger Drylac.
Blue Wave Effectively Cleans Molds With Heavy-Duty Ultrasonic Cleaning Technology
| MoldMaking Technology
Blue Wave Ultrasonic will be demonstrating its technologies, including its ultrasonic cleaning systems, at Amerimold 2021 to prove its effective removal of outgassing residues, grease and rust for molds and tooling.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: LUM Industry
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
LUM Industry specializes in the design and manufacture of highly precise pultrusion dies and molds for glass, carbon fiber or thermoplastic profiles.
Hexagon Digital Wave requalifies Type IV cylinders for RNG/CNG transportation module OEM
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Requalification is performed via modal acoustic emission (MAE) which identifies structural integrity flaws present in composite pressure vessels, enhancing safety and testing standards.
Haydale Graphene Industries files joint patent with Airbus
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Joint patent application cover the intellectual property generated by the two companies under a project to evaluate graphene composites.
How to Manage Cutting Tool Inventory in a Small Job Shop — The One-Person Shop #4
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Working in short lead times means maintaining a large range of tools to be ready. What is the right way to stock and organize this investment?
#workforcedevelopment
Stratasys Focusing on Sustainability for 3D Printing Industry
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Stratasys becomes founding member of Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association.