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Dow Acquires Polyethylene Recycler Circulus
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Acquisition will add 50,000 tons per year of mechanical recycling capacity.
MolyWorks Officially Rebrands as Continuum Powders and Appoints New CEO
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
As part of its rebranding, MolyWorks Materials Corp. has changed its name to Continuum Powders Corp. to become a single, unified brand that more accurately represents the future and differentiators of this sustainable metal powders company which focuses on innovation.
Methods Machine Tools Promotes New SVP of Sales
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
David Chesnutt assumes responsibility for all national product sales through Methods’ direct offices and dealer network.
Prices Up for PE, ABS, PC, Nylons 6 and 66; Down for PP, PET and Flat for PS and PVC
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Second quarter started with price hikes in PE and the four volume engineering resins, but relatively stable pricing was largely expected by the quarter’s end.
Presentan estudio sobre la proveeduría de la industria electrónica en Jalisco
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En Jalisco el rubro de fabricación de componentes electrónicos presentó un crecimiento de 30.61 % de 2019 a 2024.
Monaghan Taps Maintain Tight Tolerances
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Vergnano P-Series high-performance taps are designed to enable increased speed while ensuring the structural integrity of critical components.
Mazak Custom Machining Solutions Feature Automation, Digitalization
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Mazak features advanced machining solutions designed to boost productivity in automation, multitasking capabilities and machine tool technology.
“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.
How One Machine Shop Adopted (and Defined) a Four-Day Work Week
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
In an industry facing perennial shortages of skilled labor, shop owners must leverage every competitive advantage at their disposal in their efforts to attract talent. One small shop in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is experimenting with a new staff schedule that the owners say is already reaping major benefits: a four-day work week.
America Makes’ Summer Research Project Call Worth $2.1 Million
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The RFP includes 6 topic areas of focus with research project proposals due by August 16, at 5 p.m. (ET).
Fabulous Brings Its Food-Safe Powder Materials to North America
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Fabulous develops and supplies powder materials for powder bed fusion technologies, particularly selective laser sintering, enabling 3D printer users to purchase technical powder materials based on PA11 or PA12 with high-quality technical and application support.
Arburg Announces Change in Management Team
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Following Gerhard Böhm’s retirement, Tobias Baur will take over leadership of Arburg’s sales and after sales management division.
Feeder Line Offers Processors More Flexibility
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Line features a single touchscreen for easy setup and operation.
Evolve Additive Solutions Names Jeff Blank New CEO
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This appointment follows a successful two-year term served by former CEO and industry veteran Joe Allison, who transitions to become chairman of the company’s board of directors.
Heidenhain CNC Platform Provides Adaptable Interface
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Heidenhain showcases the TNC7 CNC control platform, providing graphical instruction for the positioning of clamping devices and individual customization capabilities for users and machines.
How to Successfully Reshore Tooling
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Sloan Valve and Pyramid Molding Group shed light on the dynamics and challenges surrounding the shift toward domestic mold sourcing and the advantages of collaborating with a U.S. supplier to bring tooling back stateside.
TPI Composites to divest automotive business unit
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As a part of the company’s continued focus on wind, TPI has entered an agreement to sell, rename subsidiary to Clear Creek Investments.
Toolholding, Metrology Systems Increase Accuracy and Efficiency
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency, measurement accuracy and machining capabilities.
Video: How Multimaterial Laser Powder Bed Fusion Works
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Penn State University’s CIMP-3D is exploring applications of the Schaeffler Aerosint system for multimaterial 3D printing. During a recent visit, I got an introduction to this system.
3D Printed Manufacturing Aids Improve Molding Efficiency
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers and molders turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.
Nova Chemicals Attains FDA Letter for Mechanically Recycled LLDPE
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
RLLDPE product will be marketed for applications including food packaging.
Methods Machine Tools Promotes New SVP of Sales
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
David Chesnutt assumes responsibility for all national product sales through Methods’ direct offices and dealer network.