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Machine Monitoring Spurs Shop's Meteoric Growth
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
EPTAM Precision Plastics has achieved multiple years of 15% YoY growth by effectively applying Datanomix’s benchmarking and machine monitoring features.
Sunnen Receives Exports Award From US Department of Commerce
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Sunnen Products Company receives the President’s “E Star” Award for the furthering of U.S. exports.
See Recyclers Close the Loop on Trade Show Production Scrap at NPE2024
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
A collaboration between show organizer PLASTICS, recycler CPR and size reduction experts WEIMA and Conair recovered and recycled all production scrap at NPE2024.
Fischer Spindles Support Large-Format, High-Production Work
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Fischer USA is introducing its branded spindles, available for repair services and exchange programs with non-Fischer spindle brands in North America.
'Smart' Pelletizer Stores Process Parameters, More
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
System tracks, controls and saves everything from material recipes to process parameters, operator activity from logging on to start, to emergency stops and more.
High-Output Extruder Series Now Comes in Smaller Size
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Series offers higher output, lower melt temperatures and energy savings.
Gardner Business Index - May 2024: 46.5
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) contracted a little faster in May.
The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Compensation
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
Over more than 30 years of annual compensation reviews, I have compiled a list of Dos and Don’ts that we follow at compensation review time and throughout the year.
Máquina Sowa shrink-fit conserva la vida útil del portaherramientas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La bobina inteligente de ShrinkSmart evalúa la resistencia distintiva de cada portaherramientas para evitar un calentamiento excesivo.
Moldmaking Activity Contracted a Bit Faster
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
May’s moldmaking index took a downward turn, departing from what had been a five-month path of slowing contraction, inching toward flat.
How to Lower Cycle Times With the Right Tool Steel
| MoldMaking Technology
Combining excellent mechanical properties, high wear resistance and high thermal conductivity in a specialty tool steel yields cycle time reduction.
Sorting System Identifies Plastics With Spectroscopy
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Identification and tracking system was developed to accurately identify plastic fragments in recycling streams.
BiDebA project supports bio-based adhesives development for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Five European project partners are to engineer novel bio-based adhesives, derived from renewable resources, to facilitate composites debonding, circularity in transportation markets.
Capital Expenditures Exponentially Impact the Plastics Industry
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
PLASTICS releases an analysis of the exponential growth of capital expenditures, which continue to impact the plastics industry — and, by correlation, the moldmaking industry.
FACC earns Best Supplier Award, extends partnership with Embraer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FACC’s ongoing supply of structural composite parts for the aerospace manufacturer has led to membership on Embraer’s Supplier Advisory Council and new and enhanced contracts in aerospace and AAM.
Speed Increasers Promote High Spindle Speeds for Handling Thick, Large Workpieces
| MoldMaking Technology
Platinum Tooling is now supplying this additional equipment from Henninger to North America, useful for drilling, tapping and milling mold applications, among others.
Regen Fiber opens wind turbine blade recycling facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Production commencement on Iowa line is intended to recover and divert 30,000 tons of scrapped materials from wind blades each year.
Archer announces Part 135 certification to begin operating commercial aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composite eVTOL developer has now received two key operational certificates required from the FAA to begin operations when Midnight receives type certification.
9T Labs webinar presents continuous carbon fiber advancements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Free online webinar offered on June 19 breaks down research into latest technologies and methodologies by 9T Labs and Purdue University experts.
Mel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.
High-Output Side Feeder for Compounding
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Unit is designed to match the requirements of feeding low bulk density fillers and materials in the compounding process.
PLASTICS lanza alianza para el reciclaje de flexibles en EE.UU.
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Alianza para el Reciclaje de Películas Flexibles (FFRA) tiene el objetivo de aumentar las tasas de reciclaje y educar a consumidores sobre la reciclabilidad de estas películas.