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AMBA Announces 2021 Mold Builder and Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award Recipients
| MoldMaking Technology
Westminster Tool and Wepco Plastics were presented with the Mold Builder of the Year Award and Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award respectively, at the AMBA 2021 conference June 21-24.
Global bicycle demand growth drives carbon fiber demand growth
Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld
With the number of imported bikes to the U.S. on the rise, experts are suggesting a 13.13% increase in the market for carbon fiber frames.
Calibration of Expectations (and Rectifiers)
| Products Finishing
Breaking down the three major parts of calibration for rectifier use in the metal finishing industry.
Techmer PM and Cupron in Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Cupron’s Copper-Based Antimicrobial Technology
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Techmer will act as Cupron’s primary technology partner, manufacturer, and sales & marketing representative.
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Western-Based Talent Proving Their Mold Manufacturing Grit
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Austin Ramos and Valeria Magadan are two of the thirty next-generation moldmakers recognized under MMT’s 2021 30 Under 30 Honors Program. Here are their stories.
Lego Group revela el primer prototipo de ladrillo hecho de plástico reciclado
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El nuevo prototipo, que utiliza plástico PET procedente de botellas desechadas, es el primer ladrillo fabricado con material reciclado que cumple con los requisitos de calidad y seguridad de la empresa. En promedio, una botella de plástico PET de un litro proporciona materia prima para diez ladrillos de 2 x 4.
Axiom prepregs target pressure vessels
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Axiom Materials has launched two new narrow prepreg products developed for use in pressure vessels to store compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen for e-mobility applications.
Wastes That Detract From Quality
| Production Machining
Quality is the absence of waste. So what are some wastes that detract from Quality?
Materials are Key to 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
IC3D’s combination of experience with filament production, building 3D printers and service bureau work is helping it expand the possibilities of 3D printed injection mold tooling.
Amerimold 2021 Education Sessions Are Here!
| MoldMaking Technology
Gain expert insight and advice from 24 unique sessions that touch on all things related to the design, manufacture, maintenance and management of molds.
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PPG ampliará su capacidad de fabricación de recubrimientos en Europa para aplicaciones de empaque
| Products Finishing México
Las inversiones respaldarán la creciente demanda regional de recubrimientos para latas de alimentos, bebidas y cuidado personal.
PSU Outperforms PC in Sanitary Biotech Sight Gauge
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Manufacturer of single-use systems for biotech applications opts for PSU over PC for improved heat and chemical resistance.
Speeding RTM with heat-flux sensors
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Clean Sky 2 INNOTOOL 4.0 project advances cure monitoring for larger and less costly lightweight landing gear made using composites.
3M aumentará el uso de plásticos reciclados y de base biológica
| Plastics Technology México
La multinacional estadounidense ha decidido disminuir su dependencia de los plásticos de origen fósil y ha comenzado a innovar en plásticos reciclados o de base biológica.
2021 ANCA Tool of the Year Award Open for Submissions
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Nominations are open for ANCA's Tool of the Year Award 2021. Deadline is August 15. Winners will be announced at EMO Milano.
Monetary Base Growth Continued to Decelerate in May
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
While month-over-month growth is slowing, the recent rapidly accelerating growth in the monetary base should eventually lead to rapidly accelerating growth in machine tool orders and capital equipment in general. That accelerating growth in capital equipment orders should last into 2022.
Ford: Indispensable la participación de las mujeres para el desarrollo de la industria automotriz
| Modern Machine Shop México
El equipo de Manufactura de Ford de México cuenta con 25% de colaboradoras que trabajan para desarrollar nuevos procesos de fabricación y ensamblaje.
PureCycle Signs Multi-Year Deal with Emerson for its Plantweb Digital Ecosystem
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The company also announced plans for 50 additional 'born-digital' recycling facilities over the next 15 years.
Esprit CAM presentó una nueva tecnología de manufactura asistida por computadora
| Modern Machine Shop México
La solución de Esprit CAM mejora la productividad del mecanizado de piezas largas automatizando la creación de programas multihusillo.
Topology Optimization Software Enhances Gripper Reliability
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Design software with built-in topology optimization and reconstruction features enabled Preziosa Francesco SRL to use Desktop Metal’s Studio System to improve the performance of a robotic gripper.
Solvay supplies composites, adhesives, technical support to Novotech Seagull aircraft development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Solvay supports the composites-intensive UAM platform with its aerospace-qualified MTM 45-1 and CYCOM 5320-1 resin systems in preparation for a flight in late 2021.
St. Paul Engraving Underscores Laser Texturing, Engraving & Micromachining Service Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
Amerimold 2021 exhibitor emphasizes use of five-axis laser technologies such as flexible pulse sources and Z-focus shifters for high-quality surface finish and reduced machining time.