Confronting the Mold Design Talent Drought

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Recently, I reposted on LinkedIn the results of an informal survey we conducted, which revealed a shortage of skilled mold designers. It quickly gained a lot of traction. Given the response, I thought I'd summarize the feedback and keep the conversation going.
#workforcedevelopment

Hitachi Energy refuerza su capacidad de producción en Norteamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

En México, la empresa invertirá 70 millones de dólares en una fábrica de transformadores de distribución, mientras que en Estados Unidos la inversión será de 85 millones de dólares.

TPEs with 60% Postconsumer Recycled Content

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Teknor says its new Monprene R6 CP-10100 series reduce carbon footprint by up to 36% while maintaining translucency for vibrant colors

A Balancing Act for Differential Gaging

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Differential gaging measures using two devices, which has advantages over standard, comparative measurements using a single sensing head. These include the ability to measure size without regard to position.

Changes Coming to How You Access PT Content

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology has started asking new readers to share their contact information to access premium editorial content.

Production Machining and the Changing Media Landscape

Derek Korn | Production Machining

New to the Production Machining brand? Here’s how we make accessing our premium content simple for you.

Liquid Chrome Vs. Chromic Acid Flake

| Products Finishing

Contemplating how to continue offering chromic acid services in an increasingly stringent regulatory world? Liquid chrome products may be the solution you’re looking for.
#regulations

Unisig Operating System Enhances Productivity for Small-Diameter Gundrilling Machines

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Unisig introduces a next-generation operating system, featured on its UNE6-2i-750-CR small-diameter gundrilling machine, suitable for a range of applications, including medical part manufacturing.

Acero y aluminio para moldes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Ellwood México participó en la feria Meximold, presentando su gama de productos y servicios, así como su enfoque en calidad e innovación para la industria.

Open house Arburg: más que una máquina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante el Open House celebrado por Arburg en Querétaro la compañía reveló innovadoras soluciones digitales y servicios integrales para la Industria 4.0.  

Okuma America Plans to Open Global Service, Repair Facility

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Okuma America Corp. announces its plans to create a global service and repair facility, set to open in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2025.

La pulidora de disco Grizzly proporciona un lijado eficiente de piezas de trabajo grandes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La pulidora de disco G0967, de Grizzly Industrial, que combina versatilidad con un motor de 2 CV y velocidad variable, ofrece un lijado potente y preciso para trabajos grandes.

Purple Basil 2025 Color of the Year

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

PPG unveils purple basil as its 2025 Color of the Year, a bold shade reflecting global social and cultural trends, featured in the Kinetic color palettes.

Making an effort to move industry forward

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

A reflection on the insights, connections and collaboration afforded by attending composite industry events like SPE ACCE and CAMX.

Particle Technology Enhances Metallic Coatings

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Akzonobel’s powder coatings offer metallic finishes with patented particle technology, featuring zero VOCs and sustainable reuse of overspray.

Coatings Enhance Adhesion on Recycled Plastic Devices

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel introduces coatings for consumer electronics made from recycled plastics, offering strong adhesion, low VOC emissions and sustainable curing technologies.

ShopGuru Software Supports Organized CNC Machine Operations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: ShopGuru’s digital work instruction software offers a robust, secure solution that can enhance machining efficiency and accuracy.

People in composites: September 2024

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Keyland Polymer Material Sciences, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Lingrove, Space Walker and Charles Ross & Son Co. issue appointments and announcements related to the composites industry. 

Agreement provides framework for commercial aerospace tech research 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

RTX’s Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft enhance collaboration on high-speed intelligent inspection systems to enhance composite materials development, hydrogen propulsion, industrial design and more.

CompPair, Composite Recycling create recycled fiber roof scoop for Objectif Dunes rally buggy

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CompPair and Composite Recycling introduce a roof scoop made of recycled fibers to an eco-efficient rally buggy, which channels airflow to the engine for optimal, sustainable performance.

Toray Advanced Composites introduces Cetex PESU thermoplastic

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite targets full circularity in aircraft interior applications, with FST, impact resistance and toughness features.

Asahi Kasei launches Lastan flame-retardant nonwoven for EV battery packs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Optimal protection against flames and particle blasts, the oxidized acrylic fiber material is suitable for various EV battery pack components to protect against thermal runaway events.