Online Hot Runner Configuration Tool Adds New Functions

| Plastics Technology

Nozzle range, resin selection, shot weights, gate types and more are expanded on online hot runner configuration portal.

Fabricante de materiales compuestos adquiere extrusoras de doble husillo de Coperion

| Plastics Technology México

La empresa alemana Heroplas equipó su producción con dos extrusoras Coperion, de la serie ZSK, para el inicio de la fabricación de sus poliolefinas técnicas.

SIRIUS UM+ Mold & Die Machining Solution

| MoldMaking Technology

In this Digital Demo, Jeong Hoon, sales partner at Hwacheon Machinery, introduces the upgraded SIRIUS-UM+ vertical machining center.

Nova Chemicals Surpasses 65% Completion of its Polyolefins Growth Projects in Ontario

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

With its accelerated timetable Nova Chemicals is targeting 2022 start-up.

Solukon Digital Factory Tool Integrates AM Automation, Quality Assurance

| Additive Manufacturing

System is designed to increase efficiency and ensure continuous quality control in additive manufacturing.

Con nuevas instalaciones, Rego-Fix amplía su presencia en Brasil

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Rego-Fix Brasil se ha mudado a una nueva ubicación y almacén en Joinville, Santa Catarina, que será atendido por personal directo de la compañía.

MMT Chats: “If I Knew Then What I Know Now”

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology editorial director Christina Fuges brings Ben Lampron of Metro Mold & Design to this MMT Chat to discuss a book to help our next generation jumpstart their futures while helping our seasoned pros attract and retain young talent by focusing on the whole person. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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3D Printing ‘Veteran’ Materialise Acquires Option to Buy Link3D

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Materialise’s potential acquisition to accelerate roadmap to offer cloud-based access to integrated software platform  

Wing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

GKN Aerospace’s carbon fiber thermoplastic aircraft rib design accomplishes 45-minute cycle times, reduced weight and competitive costs via a customized press system.

Big Kaiser presentó la broca de alto desempeño Nirox

| Modern Machine Shop México

Big Kaiser presentó la broca de alto desempeño Nirox, de Sphinx, apropiada para bajas velocidades de corte en entornos inestables.

Next-Generation Antifog Additive for Packaging and More

| Plastics Technology

Avient’s new Cesa Nofog Plus performs in both hot and cold food packaging as well as agricultural and protective films.

Blistering Defects and How to Avoid Them

| Products Finishing

Verney Denerville of TIGER Drylac discusses recommendations for avoiding or mitigating blistering defects in powder coatings.

Expectativas de las OEMs automotrices sobre el rendimiento de los acabados

| Products Finishing México

Representantes de empresas proveedoras como AkzoNobel, Axalta, BASF y PPG comparten las expectativas que tienen por parte de sus clientes OEMs automotrices.

Alimentación: nueva línea de pesadoras/alimentadoras con dos configuraciones

| Plastics Technology México

Las pesadoras/alimentadoras por banda pueden pesar y totalizar el flujo de materiales secos en una configuración tipo “flujo libre”, o dosificar materiales sólidos secos en una configuración controlada de “ciclo cerrado” como alimentador gravimétrico.

Film Processor Launches First-Ever Mobile App for the Flexible Packaging Industry

| Plastics Technology

Calculating, converting, and planning is now easier and faster than with new app from Polykar.  

Collaborators Publish Overview of Disposal Procedures for Powder Condensate

| Additive Manufacturing

Sintavia partners with the AMGTA and Triumvirate Environmental Inc. to publish overview of proper handling procedures for powder condensate waste generated as part of the PBF additive manufacturing process.

La industria manufacturera está lista para el e-commerce

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con la firma PwC, la industria manufacturera debe considerar siete aspectos antes de entrar en un programa de comercio electrónico.

Blue Toners & Colorants for Enhanced Recyclability of PET Packaging

| Plastics Technology

Avient’s new ColorMatrix Optica blue toners and colorants formulated for addition to virgin and recycled PET for injection and extrusion processes.  

Clean-Room Ready Molding Machine

| Plastics Technology

Boy says all the functions required for automated cleanroom production—including laminar air flow and part packaging—can be placed within the machine’s footprint.

Compact Valve Gate For Small Injection Molding Machines

| MoldMaking Technology

The Ewikon L2X-Mikro high-performance hot runner system can be integrated into all common mold sizes for injection mold machines. 

New Tennessee FRP bridge to promote composites use for rural infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Embedded fiber-optic sensors to give IACMI and industry partners critical performance and safety data of composite bridge deck, promote federal, state and local adoption of composites.

Voice-Enabled Technology Assists Machine Tool Building Production

| MoldMaking Technology

Developed specifically for the manufacturing industry, iTSpeeX’s voice assistant, Athena, is able to interact with machine tool operators via a machine’s existing control screen or a separate display.