40 Under 40: Class of 2021

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Each year, PF editors comb through a long list of nominees with a wide range of skill sets to select the 40 Under 40 class. This year's finalists include engineers, operations managers, chemists, general managers, sales professionals and entrepreneurs working in the finishing industry. 
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Antimicrobial Fluoropolymer Compounds for Extruded Film Applications

| Plastics Technology

AGC’s new Fluon+  EM-20010 ETFE antimicrobial compounds said to reduce growth of COVID-19 and dangerous bacteria.

Expectativas de Inversión Extranjera Directa en México para 2021

| Modern Machine Shop México

Se espera que en 2021 México reciba 26,243 millones de dólares por concepto de flujos de Inversión Extranjera Directa.

Going Beyond Moldmaking and Molding

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

With roots that are in moldmaking, Metro Mold & Design (MMD) is a contract manufacturing partner who focuses on helping its customers design and execute programs that support key business goals.

Wisk to launch trial to advance autonomous passenger transport for UAM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transport Trial to safely evaluate, test and demonstrate the integration of unmanned aircraft into existing airspace, supports New Zealand Government’s AITP.

People in Composites: March 2021

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

UAMMI, Spirit AeroSystems, Chromaflo Technologies and Virgin Galactic announce new hires in the composites manufacturing industry.

Fully Tool-Changeable Electric Spindles Increase Machine Tool Speed

| MoldMaking Technology

The iSpeed5 system from NSK America features eliminates the need for operator intervention and achieves spindle accuracy of less than 1 micron.

NASF Online Course: Electroplating & Surface Finishing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

NASF/AESF has announced a two-part web-based Electroplating & Surface Finishing Parts course.

Three-Flute Drill Facilitates Quick Drill Tip Replacement

| MoldMaking Technology

The Ingersoll TwistSFeed offers an upgraded clamping mechanism and a self-centering point to ensure optimal performance, precision and stability.

Mark Ullstrup Retiring from Superior Die Set

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Mark Ullstrup, Superior Die Set’s VP of sales and marketing, has decided to retire. Rodney Yeomans, the company’s director of sales, will assume the role.

Horn's EH Geometry Prioritizes Rigidity and Chip Control

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Horn’s EH geometry mitigates parting-off cutting forces and ensures chip control, increasing rigidity and enabling higher feed rates as a result.

Taylor Toolworks Opening US Service Center

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Taylor Toolworks is opening its first USA-based sales and service center in Elkhart, Indiana, from which it hopes to enhance service to customers across the nation.

MVP welcomes Tobi Ferguson as president and CEO

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ferguson brings his history of innovation, collaboration and customer experience to maximize MVP’s business growth potential.

Impossible Objects, Ricoh 3D partner to produce high-strength 3D-printed composite parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New material options for industrial customers across Europe to remove barriers to printing parts for drones, aircraft, automobiles, athletic gear and more.

Formnext 2021 Hybrid Event Concept To Feature In-Person Elements

| MoldMaking Technology

The trade fair will be adapted to reflect the latest developments in the pandemic in November, with an in-person and digital event, as well as flexible planning and reservation options for exhibitors and attendees.

Carbon ThreeSixty joins NCC as SME Affiliate Scheme member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Program members gain access to NCC knowledge, training and networking events for innovation, growth and investment in composites.

NCSIMUL 2021.1, de Hexagon, mejora las funciones de simulación y cinco ejes

| Modern Machine Shop México

NCSIMUL 2021.1 incluye mecanizado de cinco ejes, Optipower, velocidad de simulación y mejoras en la gestión de datos.

“El plástico no necesita ser prohibido, necesita tener un camino de circularidad”

| Plastics Technology México

En el marco de Plastimagen Light 2021, el panel “El futuro de la Economía Circular” permitió a los asistentes reflexionar en torno a un cambio de paradigma que sin duda está revolucionando a la industria de los plásticos.

Powder Coating and Green Building

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

How powder coating can aid architectural applications in achieving environmental certifications.

Abre Universidad Nissan nueva sede en Aguascalientes

| Products Finishing México

La Universidad Nissan abrió un nuevo campus en el estado de Aguascalientes a fin de formar talento y elevar el nivel de educación de sus colaboradores.  

Thermwood Technology Ensures Complete Fusion for Large-Scale 3D Printing

| Additive Manufacturing

LSAM also makes print temperature control completely automatic.

Capacitación en colorimetría y termoformado en el Instituto Queretano de Herramentales (IQH)

| Plastics Technology México

El IQH es un destacado centro de formación profesional con una amplia oferta de cursos para los sectores del plástico y metalmecánica en México. Conozca su agenda.