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Filtration System Enhances PET Recycling
| Plastics Technology
BKG FlexDisc has been shown to enhance the productivity of PET recycling while saving costs and improving the quality of the finished product.
Composites Integration evaluates fiber, resin systems to reduce environmental impact of composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Collaboration with the School of Engineering at the University of Plymouth looks at the effect of pre-processing and post-processing techniques on low-carbon materials.
'Try it, Like it' Air-Ring Package
| Plastics Technology
Units are said to be the most versatile and efficient in their class
Software Simulation for Twin Screws
| Plastics Technology
Software simulates the steady-state flow in modular self-wiping intermeshing co-rotating twin-screw extruders
GE, LM, NREL complete successful automated blade finishing trials
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Pilot project started in 2020 leverages knowledge of advanced composites processing together with sensing, robotics and automation for low-cost solutions to boost throughput by 30%.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: A&P Technology
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
A&P Technology’s new product offerings include slit tape thermoplastic fabrics that can be braided into fabrics up to 60 inches wide.
Científicos chilenos descubren las bases para crear ropa y plásticos con súper propiedades
| Plastics Technology México
El equipo de científicos chileno ha sido pionero en el estudio de las formas que adquieren los cristales líquidos (polímeros) al interactuar con la luz, algo que facilita su control y aplicación en telas para ropa.
Durable Goods Spending Growth Near Record High in June
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
Durable goods spending in June 2021 was quite strong. In the last 13 months, month-over-month growth was more than 10% every month. And, the annual rate of growth was just 0.1% slower than the all-time high in May 2021.
Leveraging large-format AM fuels aerospace flexibility
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Ascent Aerospace is known for producing high-quality metallic molds and tools for large aerostructures. Investment in large-format AM has expanded the company’s capabilities.
CCAI Offers Architectural Coatings Webinar
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Free architectural coatings webinar will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Modeling Software Improves Understanding of Porous Coatings
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
University of Illinois at Chicago leverages SwiftComp software to predict elastic and mechanical properties of porous coatings under different loading conditions.
Disposable Income Contracts as Stimulus Wears Off and Inflation Accelerates
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
Despite an increase in nominal disposable income from one year ago, real disposable income decreased as inflation rapidly accelerated during the last year. Also, the government stimulus was not as strong this June as one year ago.
#economics
Brocas de punteado mantienen tolerancias estrictas para un centrado real
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las brocas de punteado forman parte del grupo de herramientas especiales de Scientific Cutting Tools.
Panorama de la Inversión Extranjera Directa para el sector manufacturero en América Latina
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con información de la CEPAL, la manufactura fue uno de los sectores más atractivos en la década de 2010, al recibir el 39% del total de las entradas de capital extranjero.
July 2021 GBI: 60.8
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
Business Activity Impacted by Slowing Expansion in New Orders
#economics
A Fitting Machining Process
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Diversified Fittings has turned to twin-turret/twin-spindle equipment and machine monitoring to become more efficient producing hydraulic fittings and adaptors.
Caron Engineering Demonstrates New Automation System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2021: Caron’s new system automates the process of loading tools into the machine and prevents the wrong tool from being loaded.
'Smart' Feeders, Blenders, QC Solutions
| Plastics Technology
Patented technology cuts additive costs, is easy to clean.
Painting the Final Lamborghini Aventadors
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
The colors of the final edition of the super sports car.
Nuevas opciones de automatización para máquinas de moldeo por inyeción
| Plastics Technology México
El robot actualizado WX153, de Wittmann, se presenta como una solución óptima para aplicaciones de moldeo por inyección en máquinas con fuerzas de cierre de 500 a 1.300 toneladas.
Nueva herramienta de búsqueda de color
| Products Finishing México
El nuevo RAL Color Reader permite encontrar coincidencias de color luego de escanear superficies planas.
Untangling the Promise of Carbon Nanotubes for 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Recently emerged from stealth mode, Mechnano is bringing the promise of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to life within various modalities of 3D printing. How these tiny additives deliver macro-level material improvements.