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.