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Hypertherm 2021 "Spark Something Great" Grant Closes April 2
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Applications for Hypertherm’s 2021 “Spark Something Great” grant, which provides plasma cutting technology and training for schools teaching these technologies, close April 2.
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Hexagon Recreate Streamlines Reverse Engineering Processes
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence’s Recreate provides a single digital working environment for reverse engineering, from scanning to 3D CAD modeling.
AIMPLAS develops pultruded bio-based profiles for rural and urban development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
European BASAJAUN project to optimize sustainable urban development and improve the rural economy via novel bio-based materials, products and building systems.
LafargeHolcim France acquires stake in 3D-printed concrete specialist XtreeE
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
XtreeE’s current portfolio includes high-performance, 3D-printed concrete applications. Next steps include R&D work in continuous fiber-reinforced concrete.
RJG to Consolidate Training Facilities to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Campus
| MoldMaking Technology
The RCCC campus facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina, offers RJG more classroom and lab space, the latest technologies and flight and accommodation options for training courses.
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MicroCare Appoints Director of Manufacturing
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Brian Donnelly to oversee the day-to-day operations of MicroCare manufacturing group.
Steel Defects Seams on Rolled Steel Products
| Production Machining
Learn how to detect and avoid defect seams in rolled steel products.
New Bottle Lightweighting Technology Saves Resin and Cost
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Graham Packaging has developed a method of selectively reinforcing a bottle wall perpendicular to conventional parison programming.
10 Examples of 3D Printed Tooling
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing can aid conventional manufacturing through the production of tooling. This article showcases 10 clever uses of 3D printed tooling.
Rego-Fix Names New OEM Manager
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Bryan Bannister to serve as company’s new OEM manager in order to strengthen its supplier relationships.
Optimized fiber reinforcements, fabrics, NCFs
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
In this Digital Demo, Vectorply provides an overview of its fiber formatting capabilities and technical support operations.
New Package Concept Offers Relief from PP Shortages & Soaring Prices
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
A new IML approach that uses a thick paper label as most of the structure of a plastic container can slash resin use drastically—especially handy when resin supplies are tight and prices are soaring.
Composites protect subsea cables for offshore wind power
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Balmoral uses FRP to improve installation, performance and service life while reducing cable failures in rough seas.
Shrink Packers Now Can Use 100% Recycled Shrink Film
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
KHS shrink packers for bottles now can handle shrink film with up to 100% recycle.
Sistema de balanceo de ruedas de Glebar prolonga la vida útil de la herramienta
| Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema de balanceo automático de ruedas de trabajo de Glebar reduce el tiempo de balanceo de las muelas y asegura acabados de superficie de mayor calidad.
Small, Fast Six-Axis Robot
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Yaskawa Motoman introduces smallest model in GP series.
Demanda de masterbatches plásticos aumentará hasta casi 4,5 millones de toneladas para 2027
| Plastics Technology México
Ceresana publicó la segunda edición revisada de su estudio de mercado donde destaca la alta demanda mundial de masterbatches plásticos, principalmente blancos.
Halogen-Free FR Glass-Reinforced Nylon 66 Compounds for Automotive, Appliance and Power Tool Housings and Electronic Devices
| Plastics Technology
Teknor Apex’s new Creamid nylon 66 compounds make possible parts consolidations in applications with stringent mechanical & aesthetic requirements.
Corrosion 2021 se realizará de manera virtual
| Products Finishing México
El evento anual de NACE, Corrosion 2021, se realizará en formato virtual del 19 al 30 de abril debido a las restricciones que impone la pandemia del Covid-19.
For Honeywell’s Aclar Edge Bottles, “The Pie Is Much Bigger Than We Thought”
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
High-moisture-barrier Aclar Edge bottles for liquid drugs are nearing commercialization, and much broader market opportunities are emerging.
Four Questions to Ask Your Accountant
| MoldMaking Technology
The chief financial officer for a small mold builder/molder offers pointers on how to prepare for a tax audit.
Flexible Case Packer with Collaborative Automation
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New Proco case packer incorporates a cobot arm and flexible packing programs with quick changeover.