How to Sell Your Service

| MoldMaking Technology

When selling your moldmaking services, it’s important to remember that all prospects are just like you. The gut check and the human touch are just a few ways to properly build those relationships.    

Teton Simulation joins Stratasys GrabCAD Software Partner Program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Teton’s SmartSlice software for plastics and polymers will be integrated with GrabCAD DFAM Software Development Kit for improved print parameter validation and optimization.

Hexagon Purus accelerates zero-emissions efforts for maritime industry

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Newly established Hexagon Purus Maritime AS expects to advance composite hydrogen storage vessel commercialization to bring zero-emission technology to the maritime industry, with a focus on Norway.

Carbitex carbon fiber plates featured in new Speedland trail footwear

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DFX carbon fiber inserts from Carbitex help the purpose-built trail SL:PDX model achieve dynamically flexible performance while also providing stability and agility.

Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives expands polishing compound and surface finishing line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The more comprehensive Farécla line continues to eliminate process steps and enhance productivity for marine and composite applications with more than ten new compounds and wool pads.

Expanded Boring Tools Offering Includes Digital Readout for Micro-Precision Adjustment

| MoldMaking Technology

Allied now offers Wohlhaupter digital tools that have an external 3ETECH digital display for micro-precision adjustment.

Vacuum Workholding for Thin Parts: First Episode of The One-Person Shop

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

A new video series looks at technology and practices for thriving as a very small machining business. In this episode, how workholding using air pressure permits rapid setup of parts too delicate to be held in a vise.

May Durable Goods Spending Very Strong

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

Without an easy comparison with last year due to the economic lockdown, May’s consumer durable goods spending increased more than 25% compared with one year ago.

AMP Robotics Announces Milestones in Recycling Automation

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

A lack of data transparency, reliability, and consistency on the performance of material recovery has been a longstanding obstacle to recycling modernization. 

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments for plastics and several other markets.

Is the Housing Market Starting to Cool?

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

Compared with the last two months, housing permits were down about 10% in May. However, the year-over-year change in the real 10-year Treasury rate went down significantly, which is normally a positive sign for growth in housing permits.

Who's Ready to Get On the Road Again?

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Despite challenges, the surface finishing industry ramps up for a return to sorely missed in-person business and networking opportunities.
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Intercambio de datos entre sistemas para producir piezas de silicona líquida

| Plastics Technology México

Euromap publicó nuevas partes del OPC 40082, que trata del intercambio de datos estandarizado para dispositivos de canal caliente y sistemas de dosificación de caucho de silicona líquida.

Webinar: recomendaciones para comprar moldes en México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Este webinar SIN COSTO, que se realizará el próximo 21 de julio a las 10:00 a.m. (Hora CDMX), analizará los aspectos técnicos que se deben considerar al explorar la proveeduría de moldes en México.  

Medical Murray Expands Facilities in Illinois

| Plastics Technology

The medical contract manufacturer added cleanrooms, a testing lab and injection molding space between sites in North Barrington and Lake Zurich.

Who Is Exhibiting at PMTS 2021?

| Modern Machine Shop

PMTS offers an in-person opportunity to connect and discover new technology and best practices. Explore the floor plan and plan your visit!

How to Increase Productivity with Consistent Tool Setups

| Modern Machine Shop

When machinists look for ways to increase productivity, they often purchase new tool holders or cutting tools when in reality, they need consistent tool setup processes. (Sponsored)

Your Annual Personal Purchasing Assistant

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

We believe that MoldMaking Technology plays an essential role in keeping this community informed and engaged via our print, digital and social content, including our annual Technology Review and Sourcing Guide.

Methods presenta nuevas soluciones de automatización

| Modern Machine Shop México

Methods Machine Tools presentó el paquete de manufactura automática MB 650U (MB 650U AMP) y el Plus Big-K.

High Moisture Barrier HDPE Technology for Multilayer Flexible Packaging

| Plastics Technology

Nova Chemicals’ next-generation Surpass HPs267-AB HDPE boasts unparalleled levels of moisture barrier performance.  

Meusburger Guarantees Continuous Delivery in Midst of Broader Supply Crunch

| Plastics Technology

In the midst of a raw material crisis, the company says its 100% in-house production of plates and deep material inventory will help it weather the difficult times.

Productos electrónicos de consumo, en camino a la regionalización

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

El mejoramiento de la industria podría ser el resultado del T-MEC y la entrada al mercado mexicano de empresas extranjeras que buscan formar parte de las cadenas productivas de la región.