Entegris/Poco Materials Will Offer Virtual EDM Training

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec: The company has announced that it will begin to offer virtual EDM technical training in the fourth quarter of 2021, in addition to in-person training which is expected to resume in 2022.
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Genomma Lab consolida uso de resina reciclada en sus envases gracias a alianza

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Junto con Braskem Idesa y Citrulsa, Genomma Lab, la multinacional mexicana de productos OTC y de cuidado personal, incorpora una mayor cantidad de plástico reciclado en los envases de sus productos. Esta alianza permite impulsar la economía circular en México.

IHEA Announces 2021-22 Board of Directors and Officers

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

The Industrial Heating Equipment Association introduces new and similar faces to their 2021 baord

Forge/OS 5 Features Open Platform for Controlling Robots

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Software enables companies to manage their own automation without needing deep expertise in robot programming.

Desarrollan indumentaria médica sustentable y alternativas de reciclado para EPP

| Plastics Technology México

Emprendedores y empresarios están desarrollando equipos de protección personal reutilizables y convirtiendo máscaras de un solo uso en ladrillos y cajas de herramientas.

Dispositivo para detección de fugas Air Leak Tester LS-R902

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meximold: Cosmo de México llevará una amplia oferta para el recubrimiento de moldes, equipos para detección de fugas, conectores de alta temperatura y presión requeridos para conectar los moldes a la maquinaria, entre otros.

Industria italiana de máquinas-herramienta registra recuperación en 2021

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Según proyecciones de UCIMU, la producción de máquinas-herramienta, robots y sistemas de automatización debería crecer un 10,9 % hasta los 5,700 millones de euros en 2021. Las exportaciones deberían alcanzar los 3,100 millones de euros, es decir, un 9,4 % más que el año anterior.  

DSM & SABIC to Create Recycled-Based Dyneema

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Through a joint pilot project, the manufacturing and usage of Dyneema using mixed plastic waste as feedstock (via mass balance approach) will be successfully demonstrated.

Glebar Centerless Grinder’s Wider Work Wheel Increases Throughout

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

An oscillating regulating wheel powered by servo motors reduces setup time and improves sphericity.

Crystal-Clear SBC Selected for Fridge LED Lamp Housings

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Ineos Styrolution’s K-Resin KR01 chosen by Samsung due to no breakage during disassembly to meet ecological requirements.

Durable Goods Capacity Utilization Highest Since March 2019

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

The GBI: Metalworking backlog index grew for the fifth month in a row, indicating that durable goods capacity utilization should see accelerating growth for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.
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Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Grob Systems Inc.

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

At Emuge-Franken’s technology center, manufacturers with demanding five-axis mill-turn applications can optimize their parts and components on the Grob 350T together with the full line of Emuge-Franken cutting tool solutions.

ENCLELAC buscará proveeduría para el sector de electrodomésticos

| Products Finishing México

El 8º Encuentro de Negocios del Clúster de Electrodomésticos buscará facilitar más de mil citas para detonar oportunidades de inversión y superar su récord de inversión de 700 mdd.

Durable Goods Production Grows for Fifth Month in a Row

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

Despite falling to its lowest level since February, the durable goods production index grew for the fifth month in a row compared with one year ago. Three months of accelerating growth in the annual rate of change indicate that capital equipment consumption will accelerate into 2022.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Teubert

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Teubert highlights its continuous compression molding (CCM) system for manufacturing fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites such as plates and profiles.

AMBA Workforce Development Task Force Looks for New Members at Amerimold

| MoldMaking Technology

Created in 2021, the Task Force is focused on completing workforce development-oriented projects such as compiling a resource guide, executing a professionally simulated seminar and establishing industry visibility.
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PRF Composite Materials opens fourth manufacturing facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The completed £6 million investment and expansion program increases the company’s R&D, capacity expansion and sustainability.

Hexagon Purus announces new manufacturing facility for composite battery packs, hydrogen fuel storage systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Hexagon Group spin-off has broken ground on the 60,000-square-foot micro-factory, based in Kelowna, Canada, which is scheduled for 2022 completion.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Reckless Industries

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tennessee-based Reckless Industries specializes in building patterns, plugs, masters and fiberglass molds for a variety of industries using its state-of-the-art equipment and decades of experience.

Industry veterans form new company to produce next-gen natural fiber composites

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

With deep roots in agricultural hemp production, INCA Renewable Technologies is set to produce lighter, stronger, greener and less costly composites.  

Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Grob Systems to Develop Turnkey Five-Axis Solutions

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

At Emuge-Franken’s technology center, manufacturers with demanding five-axis mill-turn applications can optimize their parts and components on the Grob 350T together with the full line of Emuge-Franken cutting tool solutions.

Automated Coating for Complex Gear Components

| Products Finishing

Venjakob develops fully automated, compact robotic coating solution for complex gear components.