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Gun Barrel Processing Cell Incorporates Drilling, Reaming and Rifling
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The machines can be combined into processing cells that enable efficient drilling, reaming and rifling as many as 20,000 small-caliber firearm barrels a month.
En Estados Unidos presentan proyecto de ley bipartidista sobre reciclado
| Plastics Technology México
A través de la educación y la divulgación, esta ley ayudará a aumentar las tasas de reciclaje y reducirá la contaminación. Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) manifiesta su apoyo a esta iniciativa.
PET Base Tooling for Oval Bottles Boosts Stability, Trims Weight
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Sidel’s new StarLITE HPC base design boosts bottle stability by up to 25%, cuts weight, and enables faster blowing and lower blowing pressure.
Advanced engineering thermoplastic adhesive hybrid resin
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
In this Digital Demo, L&L Products introduces T-Link, a new hybrid thermoplastic resin system, that does not require refrigeration or special handling and – being highly customizable – can be easily and quickly consolidated into a composite structure.
Foro de Recicladores de ANIPAC tendrá a Steve Alexander, de la APR, como conferencista
| Plastics Technology México
Los días 18 y 19 de mayo ANIPAC realizará en línea la séptima edición del Foro de Recicladores. Steve Alexander, presidente y director general de la APR, será uno de los conferencistas magistrales del programa, que busca presentar las principales tendencias en reciclado de plásticos.
Xinquan México Automotive Trim invertirá 40 millones de dólares en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa de origen chino inició la construcción de su planta en el parque industrial San Francisco IV, donde se crearán 400 empleos directos en una primera etapa.
Mitutoyo Launches EJ Counters, LG100 Linear Gages
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
New EJ Counters and LG100 Series Linear Gages are designed to be compact and easy to use, offering reference point detection, environmental resistance and more.
Metalworking Index Plateaus After Blistering First Quarter
Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop
Expansion of the Metalworking Index slowed in April, falling slightly to 62.2. Every component reported expanding activity, with the exception of exports.
#economics
Muller lanza sistema de etiquetado en el molde (IML)
| Plastics Technology México
Para la producción de cubos de 5 galones, la compañía lanzó un innovador sistema de automatización IML que reduce costos al tiempo que mejora los gráficos y la apariencia.
March Machine Tool Orders Most Since March 2019
Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence
Machine tool unit orders increased 45.1% in March compared with one year ago. While the rapid growth rate was partly due to an easy comparison with March 2020, March 2021’s 2,368 units ordered was the highest monthly unit total since March 2019. Strong growth in the GBI: Metalworking is indicating further strong growth in machine tool orders.
#economics
Reinvigorating the Workforce
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Do education and outreach hold the key to solving manufacturing’s workforce problem?
#workforcedevelopment
CW Tech Days: Composites in the Hydrogen Economy agenda finalized
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CW interactive webinar will explore refueling stations, conformable tanks, Type IV glass fiber pressure vessels and in-vessel sensors for process and lifetime monitoring.
#economics
Arkema begins construction for new bio-based polyamide 11 facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New Singapore-based plant will represent a 50% increase in global polyamide 11 capacity for Arkema. Production will begin the first half of 2022.
Dual-Function Ultrasonic Polisher Capable of Demanding Polishing, Deburring Task Execution
| MoldMaking Technology
Giving the versatility of both ultrasonic and mechanical polishing, the PCS Company Ultramax DF unit enables users to polish right up to the wall, or finish to an edge.
DuPont to build new adhesives manufacturing facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
East China-based plant will support the growing demand for Betaforce TC and Betatech, Betaforce and Betamate adhesive technologies serving vehicle electrification and lightweighting applications.
AniForm, Moldex3D develop interface tool for more accurate RTM prediction analysis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Interface enables users to consider forming-induced fiber reorientation in the RTM simulation model for a more accurate representation of the flow domain.
Ohio State CDME advances AM technology with Cincinnati Inc. MAAM printer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
With an additive machine that prints ULTEM, PEEK and PEKK thermoplastics, university researchers and students expect to take 3D printing to new heights, including printing a fully functional turbine and internal combustion engines.
Gardner Business Media Unveils PTXPO Trade Show for Plastics Processors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plastics Technology Expo to launch in Greater Chicago March 29-31, 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.
Continental Structural Plastics named PACE pilot finalist for multi-material battery enclosure concept
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Annual award recognizes innovative processes, products and systems that have reached a working pilot demonstration phase, but are still pending commercialization.
Royal DSM, MKU composite armor protects Brazilian law enforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Level IIIA soft armor vests use Dyneema UD material for 35% weight reduction, and rigorous compliance with NIJ standards for protection against ballistic materials.
OPEN MIND Technologies Celebrates 25 Years of CAM Software Achievements
| MoldMaking Technology
North American subsidiary reaches important milestone with hyperMILL CAD/CAM system, supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives and formidable consultation and services.
Covestro introduces 3D printing material made from recycled PET
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Glass fiber-filled rPET suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF).