Cove & RWDC Industries in Exclusive Agreement to Support Production of the ‘First’ Biodegradable Water Bottles
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Materials innovation company Cove’s partnership with PHA supplier RWDC will supply Cove with PHA for the production of the first water bottles made of biodegradable material.
Arburg Cancels 2021 Technology Days Event
| Plastics Technology
Originally moved from its traditional Spring timing to June, Arburg has cited the ongoing pandemic in canceling its 2021 Technology Days event at its Lossburg, Germany headquarters.
Bombardier celebra 15 años en Querétaro y provee el centésimo fuselaje trasero del Global 7500
| Products Finishing México
La terminación del centésimo fuselaje trasero de la aeronave Global 7500 por parte de los empleados de Bombardier en Querétaro marca un hito significativo este programa insignia y se suma a la celebración por los primeros 15 años de esta empresa en el estado.
CAINTRA: Economía mexicana arranca con lentitud, pero muestra señales positivas
| Modern Machine Shop México
CAINTRA precisó que en el mes de marzo diversos sectores y variables mostraron un repunte que alienta la actividad económica, principalmente en la manufactura.
Durable Goods New Orders Most Since March 2018
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
March’s orders were 23.4% more than one year ago, which was the fastest rate of month-over-month growth since July 2014. Numerous industries had new orders grow at double-digit rates in March.
California Metal Finishers React to Proposed Hex Chrome Regulations
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
California Air Resources Board proposes aggressive deadlines for a transition from hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium.
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ANIPAC anuncia el programa de conferencias para el Foro de Recicladores 2021
| Plastics Technology México
Con una nutrida agenda de dos días, 18 y 19 de mayo, ANIPAC prepara la séptima edición de su Foro de Recicladores, que se llevará a cabo en línea con registro gratuito. Conozca aquí el programa completo de conferencias.
Toxins That Can Help Us
| Products Finishing
Over many years, well-regarded AESF/NASF contributor Jack Dini wrote a series of fascinating columns to Plating & Surface Finishing, under the title Fact or Fiction?. He hasn’t slowed down in 2021. Here, he notes that more research studies are revealing that a little bit of some toxins can be quite helpful to human health. The following shows a number of examples.
Sistema de sujeción de piezas automatizado y de punto cero de SMW Autoblok
| Modern Machine Shop México
ZeroAct, de SMW Autoblok, proporciona sujeción de punto cero en muchas aplicaciones y cuenta con optimizaciones para aplicaciones que requieren un recorrido del eje z.
California Rule to Transition Hexavalent Chromium Processes to Trivalent Chromium
| Products Finishing
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposes agressive deadlines for transitioning to trivalent chromium.
#regulations
OSHA Sends COVID Emergency Temporary Workplace Standard (ETS) to White House for Final Review
| Products Finishing
OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) has been submitted to the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
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NASF Provides Technical Input to Danish EPA on Nickel Coatings
| Products Finishing
The NASF has provided information on nickel-free coatings and the use of nickel in coatings for a project for the Danish EPA.
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EPA Announces Plan to Update Toxics Release Inventory to Advance Environmental Justice
| Products Finishing
EPA to take steps under the Toxics release Inventory (TRI) to advance Environmental Justice, improve transparency for environmental information.
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NASF Releases Public Policy Update for May 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 May.
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EPA Announces Formation of PFAS Council
| Products Finishing
The EPA will form a council devoted to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an effort to escalate the Agency’s work on the issue.
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EPA to Move Forward on Proposed Rule for N-Propyl Bromide
| Products Finishing
Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel to discuss EPA’s potential proposed rulemaking for n-propyl bromide (1-Bromopropane) under TSCA §6(a).
#regulations
Mobile Laser Engraver Adapted For Large Tooling
| MoldMaking Technology
Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales’ Leviathan IPG Fiber Laser System retains a 360-degree rotation, and an extendable boom-arm attachment for greater accessibility to more difficult, harder-to-reach areas.
STELIA Aerospace participates in Dassault Aviation’s high-end business jet development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ultra-long range business jet will feature four aerostructure sub-assemblies for the aircraft’s central fuselage section and pilot seats provided by STELIA, Rolls Royce engines and carbon fiber wings.
CEAD and Belotti make large-scale additive composites manufacturing accessible for industry
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Strategic partnership combines expertise of additive and subtractive manufacturing into single hybrid solution: BEAD.
Stratolaunch completes second test flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
All-composite carrier aircraft successfully flew for three hours and reached an altitude of 14,000 feet in preparation for supporting the upcoming hypersonic testbed vehicle, Talon-A.
Metrics to Review for Your Marketing Strategy
| Gardner Web
To maximize ROI on your marketing strategies and digital assets, make sure you are reaching the goals you have put in place. Following the performance metrics of your brand’s marketing will help you track the success of each one and, when needed, adjust strategies for greater results.
Gardner Business Media Announces Inaugural Top Shops Expo + Conference
| MoldMaking Technology
New industrial event delivers data, sourcing and technology solutions for durable goods manufacturing businesses.