Episode 50: An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing interviews Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski to hear the latest about the company’s transformation from a traditional metal finishing job shop to a state-of-the-art finishing operation utilizing the latest in software and automation solutions.

ExxonMobil Develops High-Performance, 95% PE Recyclable Thermoformed Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The packaging solution involved a collaboration with equipment suppliers Hosokawa Alpine and Multivac Group.

Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.

Time to Show Off the Wit & Wisdom of the Moldmaking Community!

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

It's the return of our fan-favorite "Top 10 Reasons to be a Moldmaker" contest.  And this year, we need your creative input to make it the best yet!

HP Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software to Enable, Simplify Customized 3D Printing Surface Designs

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The interaction between the CoreTechnologie’s 4D_Additive software, HP textures and HP printing process creates 3D printed components with customized surface designs to enhance the look and feel of 3D printed components.

L.S. Starrett Vision System Increases Measurement Speed

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Starrett AVR400 offers full CNC capabilities including XYZ positioning as well as zoom and telecentric lens options.

The evolution, transformation of DEA from lab measurements to industrial optimization

| CompositesWorld

Over the years, dielectric analysis (DEA) has evolved from a lab measurement technique to a technology that improves efficiency and quality in composites production on the shop floor.

Sistema de sujeción de Mate maximiza la repetibilidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de sujeción de punto cero 52/96 de Mate ofrece personalización rápida y sujeción de alta precisión para mejorar la repetibilidad.

Prices Drop for All Five Commodity Resins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

While PE price reductions were not as apparent, they too were following the year-end price trajectory of PP, PS, PVC and PET.

Plastics Machinery Shipments Rebound in Third Quarter

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) third quarter shipment data for primary plastics machinery in North America showed improvement.

Orbia Alphagary expande operaciones en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Orbia Alphagary aumenta su capacidad en México con una nueva línea de producción para materiales con certificación FDA, dirigida a sectores de salud y alimentos.

Production Machining's November 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s November 2024 news highlights include upcoming industry events, new facility openings, automation initiatives and more.

PCD Milling Cutters Reduce Cutting Forces and Vibration

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC offers the MP060, MP160 and MP260 milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges for machining aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium alloys, plastics and fiber composite materials.  

When Advocacy Leads to Adoption: How Pella Applies (and Manages) AM Capacity

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The window and door maker offers a picture of successful, widespread 3D printing adoption across the different needs of a manufacturing organization. The outreach and education effort worked. Now, here is the next phase.

Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.

CIPRES: retos y avances del sector plástico hacia 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

CIPRES destacó compromisos, avances y desafíos hacia 2025 durante el Foro Anual de la Industria Resinera 2024. Platicamos al respecto con el Ing. Miguel Ángel Delgado, su presidente.  

Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 133: Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups

David Wynn | Production Machining

When selecting the right tooling for a job, it is important to understand how that selection will impact your end results.

Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure

| Valve Magazine

Air in pipelines can cause significant problems in systems, so prevention is critical.  

Developing bonded composite repair for ships, offshore units

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Bureau Veritas and industry partners issue guidelines and pave the way for certification via StrengthBond Offshore project.

GEON expande producción de TPE en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

GEON Performance Solutions expande su planta en Ramos Arizpe, México, con una nueva línea de TPE para atender la demanda de polímeros en América del Norte.

Moldmaking Opportunities and Challenges Within the Current Economic Cycle

| MoldMaking Technology

Report analyzes moldmaking trends, pricing, labor shortages, capital costs, competitiveness strategies and construction spending challenges.
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