Best Practices for Purging PHA and PHA/PLA Blends
| Plastics Technology
Because bioplastics are processed at lower temperatures, purging between jobs requires a different process and purging agents than those applied for traditional resins.
7 Measurement Innovations Transforming Moldmaking
| MoldMaking Technology
Smart sensors and sophisticated process and measurement data management are driving intelligent moldmaking to new heights.
In Memoriam: Blown Film Specialist Eric Hatfield
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Advocate of MDO technology and die design succumbs to Parkinson’s disease.
Sustainability Project Cuts Costs for Growing Manufacturer
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
A custom coolant and chip management system has helped Youngers and Sons lower its supply costs, improve its recycling margins and maintain a clean shop floor.
Lighter, Higher Performance Base Design for Premium rPET Bottles
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Sidel’s StarLITE-R Premium base for thicker rPET bottles ensures bottle stability in high-speed production, while saving energy.
Walter Turning Toolholder Features Flexible Coolant Connection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Walter Turn toolholder features rake-face cooling to help break and control chips, and double flank-face cooling directly at the cutting edge to extend tool life.
Low-Bake Coating Enhances Protection for Harsh Conditions
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
AkzoNobel’s low-bake powder coating provides superior surface protection in extreme conditions while allowing faster, more efficient curing.
US Army Tests Additive Manufacturing for Printing Vehicle Repair Parts in the Field
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Spee3D participates in successful demonstration with the Army Research Lab to validate the use of additive manufacturing for creating military vehicle repair parts in the field at the point of need.
Mitsui Seiki Appoints Directors of Sales East, West
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. appoints Joseph Farkas as its director of sales West and Terry Ritterbush as its director of sales East.
Production Machining's September 2024 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s September 2024 news highlights include a STEM instructor award, acquisitions, partnerships and more.
Alformet launches online thermoplastic composite tube designer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Professional design engineers to composite enthusiasts now have access to a web shop platform for creating and ordering standard or fully customized composite tubular products with ease.
New Equipment, Additive Manufacturing for Casting Replacement and AM's Next Phase at IMTS 2024: AM Radio #54
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing’s presence at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show revealed trends in technology as well as how 3D printing is being applied today and where it will be tomorrow. Peter Zelinski and I share observations from the show on this episode of AM Radio.
CGTech Software Update Features Interactive Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
CGTech releases version 9.5 of its independent Vericut software, designed with a custom tool summary, heat display, interactive simulation timeline and more.
Kraiburg TPE nombra a Henning Karbstein como nuevo líder para América
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
A partir del 1 de octubre de 2024, Henning Karbstein tomará el mando de Kraiburg TPE en América. Con una trayectoria destacada en la industria, su objetivo es expandir la presencia de la empresa en la región.
SyBridge presenta soluciones de herramentales en Meximold 2024
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
SyBridge Technologies destaca en Meximold su experiencia global en el diseño y manufactura de herramentales, incluyendo moldes de disparo múltiple y stack.
Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.
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Former PLASTICS CEO Radoszewski Joins Pipe Maker
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Plastics and pipe industry veteran joins Lane in newly created role.
VIDEO: AM Powder Addresses Current Inefficiencies, Sustainability and Skills Gap
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Steel supplier discusses high thermal conductivity metal powders that also address the skills gaps via user-friendly materials and promote sustainability via durability and higher cycle counts.
Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Manufacturing
| Production Machining
Identifying and preventing these manufacturing sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity as well as protect profitability and cash flow.
Centro de mecanizado vertical de alta velocidad SIRIUS UM+
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Durante Meximold 2024, Presotec destaca el SIRIUS UM+, un centro de mecanizado vertical, de Hwacheon, con 500 mm de recorrido en el eje Y, opciones de velocidad de hasta 32,000 rpm y mejoras significativas en rigidez y control térmico.
Hoymiles inaugura planta de producción en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Hoymiles indica que la apertura de estas instalaciones representa la visión de la empresa sobre la producción localizada.
Episode 48: An Interview With Louis Lebrun, Axine Water Technologies
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
PF's On the Line podcast explores an electrochemical oxidation technology designed to eliminate PFAS compounds.
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