Springer Industrial Welcomes New Account Manager

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

Caleb Meacham joins the Springer team for equipment sales in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana

An Encouraging Sign for Bioplastics

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

When a global packaging giant buys a stake in a bioplastics firm, that looks like a vote of confidence in a still-emerging materials field.

Up Close and Personal Education and Engagement at Amerimold 2021

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The Amerimold show floor features exhibits and educational programming over three days focused on new and proven technologies, processes and strategies that are advancing mold manufacturing.
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Dormer Pramet ofrece una gama versátil de insertos de acero inoxidable

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Dormer Pramet la combinación de los insertos y la fresa proporciona altos índices de arranque de viruta con una fuerza de corte baja y reducción de vibraciones.

Sandvik comprará Cambrio, empresa propietaria de Cimatron y GibbsCAM

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Al adquirir Cambrio, Sandvik establecerá una posición destacada en el mercado CAM que incluye tanto la fabricación de herramientas como el mecanizado de uso general.  

Tiger Drylac Introduces Two New Metallic, Color-Changing Coatings

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

The new flip/flop colors are additions to the Metallics product line by Tiger Drylac

Workforce Development Task Force Created

| Plastics Technology

The AMBA 2021 Workforce Development Task Force consists of AMBA mold-making members and seeks to complete multiple development projects this year.  
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Desarrollan resina para imprimir piezas médicas en 3D

| Plastics Technology México

Las resinas de CSIRO no son citotóxicas, son transparentes, tienen propiedades mecánicas ajustables y son capaces de imprimir diseños complejos en alta resolución, incluyendo formas irregulares, paredes finas y estructuras huecas.

Jenoptik Appoints Ivan Cardenas as Sales Manager in Mexico

| Modern Machine Shop

Jenoptik recently announced the appointment of Ivan Cardenas as Automation Sales Manager for Jenoptik Light & Production Mexico.

Tungaloy Upgrades DrillMeister DMP Drill Heads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tungaloy claims its 30 new drillheads will improve wear resistance for jobs that require hole diameters ranging from 6.0 to 25.9 mm.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Ensinger

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ensinger offers a wide portfolio of products and services for thermoplastic composites, including its Tecatec materials range and polymer pulverizing and development services.

Burloak Adds Capacity, Services with California Manufacturing Facility

| Additive Manufacturing

Company also forms agreement with Carpenter Technology to collaborate on future product design and development opportunities.

Espero que en cinco años las OEMs automotrices estén usando cromo trivalente: vicepresidente global de MacDermid Enthone

| Products Finishing México

Esta segunda parte de la entrevista con Richard Lynch, vicepresidente global de MacDermid Enthone, se enfoca en los retos que plantea la sustentabilidad para la industria global de acabados de superficie.

Mechanical Properties of Electroformed Metals

| Products Finishing

In 1996, the AESF held its highly regarded electroforming course, prepared by Ron Parkinson for presentation by The Nickel Development Institute (NiDI) and the AESF.  What follows is a slightly modified excerpt, specifically on the mechanical properties of electroformed metals.  Much of this information has withstood the test of time, and gives a perspective of this technology at the turn-of-the-century.   

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: LEWCO Inc.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

LEWCO Inc. demonstrates its line of industrial ovens for the composites industry, including batch ovens, composite curing ovens, conveyor ovens, field assembled ovens and drum and tote heaters.

Media Mix Finishes 3D Printed Plastic Components in Single Step

| Additive Manufacturing

Because the new MJF/SLS media already contains an optimum mix of different shapes and sizes, the need for media changes in multistage finishing processes can be completely eliminated.

Exair Corporation Updates Website To Improve User Experience

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

The new website is designed for faster speeds, updated themes, and improved interface

Open Mind Introduces Updated HyperMill CAD/CAM Software

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2021: Open Minds’s CAD/CAM software suite update reportedly offers enhancements for applications ranging from 2.5D to five-axis.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Helicoid

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.

PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Multipurpose Machining Centers

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Learn about some of the new multipurpose machining centers that will be on display at PMTS 2021.

Con participación en Panara, ALPLA avanza hacia sus objetivos circulares

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

ALPLA anunció la adquisición de una participación minoritaria en una empresa eslovaca especializada en la fabricación e investigación de plásticos de base biológica y biodegradables.

Plug-In Detector Alerts when COVID-19, Flu, Other Viruses Are Found

| Plastics Technology

Breakthrough biosensing technology screens air within indoor spaces and immediately alerts occupants when COVID-19 or other coronaviruses, such as the flu, are sensed.