Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.
Tormach CNC Mill Minimizes Machining Vibrations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 1500MX three-axis, servo-driven mill is said to enable 10 times the damping of cast iron, providing chatter-free cuts, superior surface finishes and 30% longer tool life.
BritAS presenta el filtro ABMF 1600 TH en NPE 2024
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
BritAS presenta en NPE2024 el innovador filtro de cinta ABMF 1600 TH, ideal para niveles altos de contaminación y producción de resinas PCR.
Strong Bottle: ganador del desafío de plásticos circulares en NPE 2024
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Strong Bottle resultó ganador del Circular Plastics Challenge 2024, organizado por Hillenbrand, Net Impact y The Coca-Cola Company. La propuesta ganadora consiste en un nuevo diseño de botella de agua desechable que evita su aplastamiento durante el proceso de reciclaje.
Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures.
VMA News
| Valve Magazine
A Successful Hydrogen Valve Summit and Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently held its inaugural Hydrogen Valve Summit and annual Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.
Syensqo introduces AeroPaste 1003 aerospace adhesive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-part room-temperature paste increases high-rate assembly and joining efficiencies when bonding metallic and composite parts.
AR Software Enhances Robotics Error Detection, Automation Integration in Shops
| MoldMaking Technology
Kuka.MixedReality software enables the visualization of robot cell environments live on a user’s smartphones to support fast, safe and intuitive robot startups.
CEAD, AES kick off U.S. symposium highlighting LFAM ecosystem
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CEAD Flexbot print cell demonstrations and industry presentations showcased the emerging options in 3D printing for polymers, composites and more at AES’ Akron facility.
Meet the Voices Transforming Plastics: Top Podcasters Converge at NPE2024
| Plastics Technology
All-new Podcast Point gives plastics and manufacturing podcasters a platform for broadcasting from NPE2024.
George Victor Sammet Sr.: Pioneer of the Plastics Industry
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology
The remarkable journey of George Victor Sammet Sr., a leader in the early days of the plastics industry, includes groundbreaking inventions and the establishment of key industry organizations such as the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI).
Last Chance to Update Your Headshot (And it's Free!)
| Plastics Technology
Don’t forget to stop by West Hall Lobby C between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. TODAY for the last day of NPE’s professional headshot studio.
Read the Thursday Issue
| Plastics Technology
Flip through the digital edition of today’s Official NPE2024 Show Daily.
3D Printed NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly Combines Two Metal Processes: The Cool Parts Show #71
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition combine for an integrated multimetal rocket propulsion system that will save cost and time for NASA. The Cool Parts Show visits NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry.
#economics
An Unexpected, But Cool, Triple-Brand Alliance
Derek Korn | Production Machining
I never envisioned Gardner Business Media brands Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology would cover the same manufacturer in the same month no less. But it happened for our May 2024 issues.
Prices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.
Established in Size Reduction, Avian Presents Washing Solutions for Recycling
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Avian Recycling Technology presents integrated recycling equipment solutions.
Hot Show for Cold Jet
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Dry ice blasting technology supplier Cold Jet has sold two of its show display machines at NPE2024.
Desayuno de mujeres en los plásticos fue éxito total en NPE 2024
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con más de 600 asistentes, NPE celebró el primer desayuno para mujeres en la industria del plástico. La conferencia magistral de Kerrie Greenfelder, directora de Ingeniería de la División de Agua de Burns & McDonnell, dejó una nota alta entre la comunidad femenina del sector.
Reciclaje de materiales desafiantes: Erema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En NPE2024, Erema es noticia con la presentación del sistema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil. Se trata de un sistema de doble filtración que permite reciclar materiales complejos y con altos niveles de contaminación y humedad.
Latest Launches
| Valve Magazine
Valmet Launches DNAe, Next-Gen Distributed Control System
Valmet introduced its next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.