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Producing Micro Screws for the Watch Industry
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Cutting tools play a key role in machining tiny screws on Swiss-type lathes for this Switzerland-based watch manufacturer.
Streamlined Drying Process Speeds Up Changeovers
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Maguire demonstrating increase in productivity possible by vacuum drying.
Thread Mill Line Expansion Intended for Challenging Threading Applications, Materials
| MoldMaking Technology
Emuge-Franken adds five thread mill cutting tool lines, detailed in a complimentary product guide, covering everything from nickel alloys and titantium, to tool steels and cast aluminum.
Envalior opens Indiana distribution center to support advanced materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The distribution center will serve growing demand across various industries with efficient and effective logistics solutions.
Large-volume VFGF extrusion printer facilitates modular composite cockpit
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Queen 1 system from Q.Big 3D produced complete cockpit assembly of a full flight simulator in a little more than a month, enabling fast build speeds, high surface quality and dimensional accuracy.
ÉireComposites signs extended contract for Spirit aerostructure programs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the multi-million euro deal, the Irish company will supply composite parts for Bombardier and Airbus aircraft until 2030.
Honoring Excellence at NPE 2024: Plastics Hall of Fame
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Yesterday, the Plastics Hall of Fame celebrated a legacy of innovation and vision for the plastics sector with 17 new members. Discover how these pioneers have helped shape the future of plastics.
For PLASTICS' CEO Seaholm, NPE to Shine Light on Sustainability Successes
| Plastics Technology
With advocacy, communication and sustainability as three main pillars, Seaholm leads a trade association to NPE that ‘is more active today than we have ever been.’
PET Cap and Closure Manufacturing System Launches
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Origin Materials and partner Packsys Global say the high-throughput system opens the door to monomaterial bottles, promoting recycling and easing end of life for the package.
Inside the Florida Recycler Taking on NPE’s 100% Scrap Reuse Goal
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Hundreds of tons of demonstration products will be created this week.
Commercial Plastics Recycling is striving to recycle ALL of it.
In the Zone: Advanced Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
The Advanced Manufacturing Zone in the place to experience the latest in tooling and automation.
Industry Experts Offer Insights at NPE2024 Packaging Sessions
| Plastics Technology
Learn from industry experts about the latest trends and innovations in packaging at the NPE2024 Packaging Industry Sessions
Learn What's 'Covered In Plastics Technology' at NPE2024
| Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology and other Gardner Business Media brands are exhibiting at NPE2024. Learn about what’s ‘Covered in Plastics Technology,’ get a unique photo op and enter the #COVEREDinPT givaway.
NPE2024 Features Medical Industry Sessions
| Plastics Technology
Learn about trends in sustainability, materials, collaboration and more at the NPE2024 Medical Industry Sessions.
Networking at NPE2024: Meet the Women Leading the Plastics Industry
| Plastics Technology
First-ever breakfast for women leaders in plastics slated for Tuesday.
A Party Six Years in the Making
| Plastics Technology
For the first time ever, NPE opens with a reception for attendees. Join the party tonight in the Valencia Ballroom.
Use AI, Machine Learning to Take Variability Out of Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
Variability has always created insurmountable challenges for manufacturers. However, in the last decade, impact has been more painful due to a lack of experienced workforce. By leveraging technological advancements, particularly in AI, manufacturers can gain a transformative competitive advantage in both cost reduction and workforce development.
Impacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Gary S. Vasilash | Plastics Technology
Of all the trends you can see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
Three-in-One Cutter Boosts Thread Milling Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA launches Thrill∙tec TC645 Supreme, which combines core hole drilling, chamfering and threading for mass production or small part runs.
How to Rapidly Calibrate 4-Laser Production LPBF Machines
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Multi-laser machines introduce an additional source of variation; the separate lasers have to synch with one another. At this Indiana additive manufacturer, one-third of the laser powder bed fusion machines are multi-laser. Here is is the AM calibration tool this company uses.
Athena Controls Emphasizes Customization: Buy Just What You Need
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At NPE, 60-year-old Athena reintroduces itself as a vendor of standard control platforms customized for maximum utility and economy.
Industry 4.0 and AI in the Spotlight for Shibaura
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Shibaura is deploying its exclusive industrial IoT service machiNetCloud at NPE2024 and launching the all-new S-Concept AI system for making real-time process adjustments.