Axel Plastics Research Laboratories celebrates 80th anniversary milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Connecticut-based manufacturer reflects on its growth from an NYC R&D company to an internationally-recognized supplier of mold release and process aid additives for composites.

A Resonant Harmony for Bell Casting and 3D Printing

Brent Donaldson | Additive Manufacturing

When a 180-year-old bell foundry sought an alternate solution for expensive metal mold patterns, it turned to a 125-year-old company for a modern solution: large-format additive manufacturing.

Granulador sin criba S-Max 3, de Wittmann, con eje de alimentación adicional

| Plastics Technology México

Un granulador sin criba S-Max 3, de Wittmann, con eje de alimentación incorporado (opción disponible) ayuda a evitar los atascamientos, especialmente en el caso del remolido de canales largos y piezas planas.

PPA for E-Mobility Applications

| Plastics Technology

Solvay’s Amodel Supreme PPA brings higher level of performance for applications ranging from high-temperature automotive components uses in electric drive units including e-motors to telecommunications equipment components.

BTG Labs Earns International Quality Standard Certification

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

BTG Labs has earned ISO 9001:2015 Certification, internationally recognized as the standard for quality management

Corona, primera marca de bebidas que alcanza huella neta de plástico cero en todo el mundo

| Plastics Technology México

Corona se está acercando cada vez más a su objetivo de no dejar plásticos en la naturaleza. Conozca los esfuerzos de la marca para lograrlo.

Henkel y BTG Labs se asocian para establecer estándares en la medición de superficies

| Products Finishing México

Las empresas Henkel y BTG Labs trabajan de forma conjunta para ayudar a actualizar sus hojas de datos técnicos a fin de que los clientes logren mejores resultados en el uso de adhesivos.

In Memorium: Glen Carlson Jr., Acme Manufacturing Company

| Products Finishing

Acme Manufacturing Company retired Chairman Emeritus Glen Carlson Jr. has passed away.

Prodigy Mold & Tool Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A company picnic for employee families along with commemorative t-shirts, hats and mugs marks the 25th anniversary of Prodigy Mold and Tool. 

Engel Creates Dedicated Digital Sales Team

| Plastics Technology

Engel Group says the new Digital Solutions Sales Team will manage all sales activities for digital products from its inject 4.0 program.

Ingersoll presenta los insertos SuperTurnZ

| Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de torneado multidireccional de SuperTurnZ utiliza el filo cortante delantero y trasero de un inserto de cuatro esquinas.

Engineering Industries Association Joins Manufacturing Technologies Association

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

EIA has joined the MTA, but will continue to operate as an independent identity with Karen Finegold its head of the association.

One Manufacturer's Trash: Lessons Learned from Moving Facilities

| Modern Machine Shop

Titletown Manufacturing's operations manager reflects on 13 years in the same facility, the excitement of moving to a new one and finding use for what he thought was trash.

Kolene Acquires Chemical Division of Park Thermal International

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

The acquisition seeks to expand Kolene’s chemical product lines by adding heat treat chemicals and services

GM impulsará inversiones en vehículos eléctricos y autónomos

| Modern Machine Shop México

General Motors anunció el incremento en sus inversiones para vehículos eléctricos y autónomos desde 2020 y hasta 2025 por 35,000 millones de dólares.

Medical-Grade TPEs Bond Effectively to Copolyester

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Joint testing by Teknor Apex and Eastman showed Medalist TPEs overmolded onto Eastman Tritan copolyester yielded durable bond for grips, gaskets, and other soft/rigid items

Forged molding compound: Extending SMC capabilities

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

New material, design, process combination approaches prepreg performance with chopped carbon fiber SMC.

Next Generation of Heller's Horizontal Machining Center

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Heller launched the fourth generation of its H series four-axis horizontal machining center, which offers Industry 4.0 features and more customization.

Durable Goods Production Grows More Than 26% for Second Month

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

The key leading indicator of production – durable goods new orders – has bottomed out, according to its rate of change, and is indicating that durable goods production should see accelerating growth in the second half of 2021. 

Next Generation Mentoring, 30 Under 30, Education: MMT's Top-Viewed Content

| MoldMaking Technology

The MoldMaking Technology team has pulled together the content with the highest pageviews in recent days. Check in to see what you missed!
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30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Recognizing Northeastern-Based Next-Generation Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology recognizes 11 young professionals based in the northeastern U.S.  that are making an impact in mold manufacturing.

Todo listo para el Diplomado en Plásticos de la Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)

| Plastics Technology México

Este 29 de junio dará inicio el “Diplomado internacional en innovación tecnológica en plásticos”, que imparte la Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) en Ecuador. Conozca su programa.