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Diab acquires SABIC’s ULTEM foam production line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The recyclable PEI thermoplastic foam will be incorporated into Diab’s portfolio under Divinycell U to be produced, sold and further developed.
Okuma America Partners with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for New Machine Tool Training Academy
| MoldMaking Technology
Partnership will provide technical training to Okuma customers, distributors and employees, with courses expected to commence in October 2021.
#workforcedevelopment
Axiom Materials announces narrow slit tow prepregs for electric, CNG and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-temperature carbon fiber tow prepregs are compatible with AFP and filament winding processes for the development of large structural parts such as lithium-ion battery containers or pressure vessels.
Understanding AAMA Specifications
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert explains AAMA specifications and considerations coaters should make before taking on work required to meet those standards.
Is Wireless Data Collection a Cultural Choice?
Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop
Untethered digital inspection tools are easier to justify for those who are willing to hold themselves accountable and improve for improvement’s sake.
Axalta Named Preferred Partner in China by Mercedes-Benz
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
Partners since 2013, Mercedes Benz certifies Axalta as the preferred partner in China until 2024
La industria de recubrimientos busca sortear la interrupción de la cadena de suministro
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
A medida que avanza la pandemia de COVID, los proveedores de recubrimientos trabajan para superar la escasez de materias primas y los aumentos de precios de los productos químicos.
Reshoring Initiative Report Reveals Record High in Reshoring
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Despite COVID, reshoring and job numbers have been increasing since 2010, a new report from the Reshoring Initiative shows.
#economics
Hot Runner Controller Adds Upgraded Display
| Plastics Technology
Spark Industries has replaced the display on its Pulse line of hot runner controller with a high-resolution 10.1-in. LCD display, with retrofits available for existing controllers.
How to: Getting the most from your mold release
| CompositesWorld
Mold release specialist AXEL Plastics offers dos and don’ts for cleaning, stripping and preparing molds for composites manufacturing. (Sponsored)
El nuevo sistema Walter Copy Turn ofrece estabilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
Walter lanzó el sistema W-1011-P/WL25 Copy Turn, con tecnología de bloqueo positivo para mejorar la estabilidad, prolongar la vida útil de la herramienta y reducir las vibraciones, según la compañía.
Solving MRO Challenges with Bound Metal Deposition
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Three case studies reveal how Desktop Metal’s second-generation Studio System bound metal deposition printer eliminates common safety hazards of metal AM, enhancing the technique’s value for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) applications.
Cifras de importación de centros de mecanizado en el primer trimestre de 2021
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Alemania, Japón y Estados Unidos son los principales países de origen de las importaciones de los centros de mecanizado a México durante los primeros tres meses del año.
Technology Roundup: Moldmaking Technologies You'll See in the 2021 Sourcing Guide
| MoldMaking Technology
Take a look at more than 70 products/services from 11 different categories that will also be in MMT’s annual buyer’s guide.
Henkel impulsa programa de reciclaje de polietileno de alta densidad
| Plastics Technology México
Con esta iniciativa se ha impactado a 145,810 personas a través de talleres, pláticas y cursos impartidos sobre sensibilización ambiental, y se han recolectado y reciclado 12.6 toneladas de plástico.
Prove Your Molding Mettle
| Plastics Technology
Multiple injection molders have put their parts forward to win the first-ever Hot Shots Injection Molded part competition—enter your most unmoldable part to prove your plastics prowess.
NASF Releases Public Policy Update for June 2021
| Products Finishing
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of June.
#regulations
Zoltek Mexico expands carbon fiber production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Guadalajara, Mexico facility to increase production capacity of PX35 carbon fiber to 13,000 metric tons annually, for a total of 28,000 metric tons globally.
European partnership drives forward novel process development for GFRP recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Together, Aker Offshore Wind, Aker Horizones and the University of Strathclyde will scale up and commercialize the glass fiber recycling process, which could potentially serve 50% of global glass fiber demand.
ABB PixelPaint Wins IERA Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
Robotic painting solution recognized for innovation and environmental benefits by the International Federation of Robotics and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Wire EDM Series Redesigned for Increased Capacity and Throughput
| MoldMaking Technology
Constructed for ultimate rigidity, the FANUC RoboCut α-CiC machine series from Methods Machine Tools offers users a new table construction, more straightforward auto-wire feeding panel and new upper guide.
Mold Builder’s Automated 24/7 Unattended Machining Speeds Up Simple to Complex Mold Builds
| MoldMaking Technology
Industrial Molds, a division of Pyramid Molding Group specialize in designing, engineering and special machining to create quality, precision tooling.