Documental de Hi-Cone demuestra que los anillos que unen latas se pueden reciclar

| Plastics Technology México

El documental presentado por The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) muestra la experiencia de dos usuarios del programa RingRecycleMe, cuyo objetivo es involucrar a los consumidores en el reciclaje de los anillos que unen latas y botellas. 

Siemens amplía modelado geométrico en Parasolid

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Siemens Digital Industries, el alcance de Parasolid Convergent Modeling se amplía con nuevas funciones para fusionar, estrechar, compensar, ahuecar y engrosar modelos mixtos.

Essentium Acquiring Collider's DLP AM Technology

| Additive Manufacturing

Company plans to advance Collider’s Programmable Tooling, which combines the speed of Digital Light Processing 3D printing and the material strength of injection molding.

High-Performance Engineering Resin Compounds with Recycle Content

| Plastics Technology

Lehvoss’ new Luvotech eco line of compounds offer a significantly improved carbon footprint.

MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Metro Mold & Design

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

For this MMT Chat: 5 in 5—that’s 5 best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies—I chat with Ben Lampron, Vice President of Metro Mold & Design of Rogers, Minnesota.This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Sandvik Coromant lleva el método de torneado PrimeTurning al software NX, de Siemens

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El método de mecanizado PrimeTurning, de Sandvik Coromant, será implementado en el software NX de Siemens.

Este verano, Dany Vasito enseñará a los niños sobre cultura ambiental

| Plastics Technology México

Todos los viernes de agosto, Dany Vasito tiene preparadas muchas sorpresas para los niños de 6 a 12 años que quieran aprender sobre reciclaje, manejo de residuos y agricultura urbana, entre otros temas.

Will Transmission Manufacturers Turn to Out-Of-Round Turning?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Out-of-round turning can be an efficient alternative to profile milling and grinding for polygon couplings that could replace traditional spline connections in automotive transmissions.

Stratasys, Champion Motorsport team up to test 3D-printed core technology

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Stratasys proves out carbon fiber-wrapped, printed core for toolless, customizable manufacture, on aerodynamic prototype and production parts for a winning racecar.

Metalworking Index Eases After Setting All-Time High

Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop

The Gardner Business Index: Metalworking had a July reading of 61.2, indicating a slowing expansion, while supplier backlogs and new orders remain largely unchanged. 
#economics

Microbroca para materiales inoxidables y biocompatibles

| Modern Machine Shop México

La microbroca CrazyDrill SST-Inox, de Mikron Tool, está diseñada para el mecanizado de materiales inoxidables en diámetros a partir de 0.0078”.

Vericut Update Improves Productivity and Sustainability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Vericut 9.2 includes several new features that boost manufacturing efficiency, help preserve machines and cutting tools, increase machine capacity and dramatically reduce repair and scrap costs.

Pronósticos para la industria de autopartes en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Se espera que la producción de autopartes, al final de 2021, sea de 93,962 millones de dólares. Asimismo, la afectación por falta de semiconductores comienza a estabilizarse.

Wintriss to Showcase New OEE and Data Collection Software Features

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2021: Wintriss claims the software can increase manufacturing capacity and profitability by identifying and quantifying excessive production losses and bottlenecks.

P&G to Use Eastman Renew Materials in Select Products and Packaging

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

P&G is working to integrate Eastman Renew materials into select product packaging later this year.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Mallinda Inc.

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Vitrimax is Mallinda’s new platform chemistry of reprocessable thermoset resins, which enable processing and re-processing capabilities for thermoset composite applications.

Paulson Training Programs Brings Comprehensive Plastics Training to Amerimold

| MoldMaking Technology

Online-based courses and instructor-led seminars are geared toward scientific injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming and blow molding for the plastics industry.
#workforcedevelopment

Teijin Aramid, OMP Racing composite Formula E racing suit raises the bar for protective performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ultra-light meta-aramid fiber garment maximizes both the safety and comfort of the Envision Virgin Racing Formula E team, harnessing flameproof, flexible and high-performance qualities.

CAMX 2021 exhibitor preview: AGC Chemicals

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

AGC Chemicals’ Fluon+ fluoropolymers are ideal for composites applications that require a durable, lightweight material, such as automobiles, aircraft and sports products.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Europe Technologies

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Europe Technologies highlights its robotic finishing cells and ultrasonic cutting solutions.

BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis recognized for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L lightweighting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite tunnel reinforcement comprised of pultruded continuous glass fiber reinforced with Elastocoat polyurethane system for 40% weight savings and improved overall performance.  

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Tokuden

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Tokuden’s energy-efficient, environmentally friendly induction-heated jacket rolls are used in high-precision thermal processes including laminating, coating, calendering, thermal drawing and heat setting.