Products Finishing Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Program
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
PF is looking for emerging leaders who are making a difference in the surface finishing industry. Deadline for nominations is January 17, 2025.
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Volvo comenzó la construcción de su segunda planta en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con $700 MDD de inversión, Volvo Trucks y MACK abren planta en Nuevo León para fabricar camiones pesados, impulsando la economía local y el comercio con EE. UU.
How to Select the Right Cooling Stack for Sheet
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
First, remember there is no universal cooling-roll stack. And be sure to take into account the specific heat of the polymer you are processing.
Juggerbot P3-44 Astra Enables Large Format Printing With PVC
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Process controls and safety systems specifically tailored for industrial printing with PVC.
Reduction of Defects
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Having trouble with inconsistent film builds or defects when powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers some advice for troubleshooting your process.
MMT Chats: The Rise of Tooling Digitalization
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Bob Vancoillie with the Consumer Division of Johnson & Johnson about OEM corporate initiatives for digitizing tooling.
Star Plastics Achieves ISCC Plus Certification
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
West Virginia-based custom compounder adds to its sustainability credentials.
Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024.
A Contract CNC Shop in Transition
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.
Tornos Partners With Ellison Technologies
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Ellison Technologies, headquartered in California, will represent Tornos in 15 states across the U.S.
Gema USA Inc. Promotes Region Managers
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Gema USA’s Ryan Allen and Brian Caudill will both be responsible for system sales and management of channel sales.
UTEQ y CIDESI impulsan investigación en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial
| Modern Machine Shop México
La Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro y el Centro de Desarrollo e Investigación firmaron un convenio de colaboración para llevar a cabo investigaciones con tecnología de vanguardia en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial.
Clean Aviation launches third proposal call for disruptive aviation projects
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Proposals for three core topics centered around aircraft decarbonization are welcome, supported by €380 million in funding.
PAL-V, NLR complete composite rotors for Liberty flying car
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Rotor blade design spans nearly 11 meters in length for flight, with a mid-hinge to fold and accommodate 4-meter vehicle length while driving.
New Flyer selects Hexagon Purus H2 tanks for fifth consecutive year
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Type 4 tanks will continue to be supplied for the mass mobility provider’s Xcelsior Charge FC fuel cell electric transit buses.
Plasmatreat expands network with Mexico subsidiary opening
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plasmatreat México will provide on-site sales, consulting, application engineering and service for local companies and global corporations based in Mexico.
Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos Inc. Receive Accolades Within the Manufacturing Community
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Local manufacturers and sister companies, Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos & Plastikos Medical were recently named 3rd and 4th place, respectively, in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing results.
Sampling and Mold Validation Facility Supports Moldmaking Capabilities
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
MD&M West 2025: Dynamic Tool Corporation highlights its Dynamic Development Center provides a platform to avoid disruptions to critical production manufacturing resources.
Tornos Partners With Ellison Technologies
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Ellison Technologies, headquartered in California, will represent Tornos in 15 states across the U.S.
Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Insights into the importance of talent in maintaining national competitiveness, the impact of global events on the workforce and practical strategies for developing and implementing effective talent plans.
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Saporito Finishing Co. Appoints CEO
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Greg Immell will drive the metal finisher’s vision and strategic initiatives while building on its culture of collaboration and excellence.
OCSiAl Opens First Large-Scale Graphene Nanotube Plant
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The new facility in Serbia will serve Europe, North America and Asia to drive advances in plastics and rubbers.
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