Industry Trends Mean New Applications for Established Continuous Mixing System

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Farrel Pomini is highlighting the adaptability of its continuous mixer to recycling, bioresin contexts.

Verisurf Sign Solutions Agreement With Hexagon

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Verisurf will offer complete metrology solutions that combine its model-based inspection and measurement software, training and live technical support with Hexagon CMMs.

The Moment of Truth at NPE: 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner Revealed

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate and network with the moldmaking community as it recognizes MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Award Winner May 7 at 4 p.m. in Booth W2143.

Sistema óptico ofrece soluciones rápidas de visión artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo sistema de visión VS, de Keyence, se enfoca en la facilidad de uso para reducir la barrera de entrada.

Sandvik Coromant Inserts Provide Stable Turning of Aerospace Components

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new insert grades GC1205 and GC1210 cover a large application area within last-stage machining and intermediate-stage machining when turning aerospace engine components.

Uniloy Enhances Aftermarket Services, Renews Its Machinery Portfolio

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: At the show, Uniloy is highlighting its expanded service network and spare-parts capabilities, as well as a new tooling asset-management program and interactive electronic machine manual. Not on display are several new machinery developments across the company’s technology spectrum.

Engel expande su presencia en México con nueva planta en Querétaro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Engel anuncia una inversión de 30 millones de euros en una nueva planta en Querétaro, México, como parte de su estrategia de expansión en América.  

Mold Slides, Traceability Device Save Space and Streamline Production

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: CUMSA is offering attendees a look at the Long Stroke Slide and its In-Mold Traceability technology, designed to provide more reliable and readable traceability on molded parts.

Updated Control, Cooling Water Distribution, Electromechanical Ejector and Injection

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Boy’s U.S. subsidiary marks its 50th anniversary in Orlando with six machines and U.S. intros for the Procan ALPHA 6 control, and hybrid ejectors and injection units.

Beaumont Becomes Preferred Vendor for Autodesk Moldflow's Material Characterization

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

The equipment, leased from Australia, will be recalibrated, maintained and operated by Beaumont in Pennsylvania, nearly doubling the company’s ability to provide material characterization for Autodesk customers.  

ThermOmegaTech Receives NSF/ANSI 61 Certification

| Valve Magazine

The company’s Econo/HAT-RA valves were designed to safeguard water supply pumps during system abnormalities.

StackTeck establishes iMFLUX Center of Excellence

| MoldMaking Technology

StackTeck has adopted the iMFLUX process to control the injection molding process for PCR projects that bring material viscosity challenges.

NCC leads composites manufacturing phase of eXtra wing demonstrator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Key structural elements for a 6-meter section of the Airbus biomimetic wing were undertaken by NCC engineering specialists to produce 28 one-off flying parts.

Freeform: Binder Jetting Does Not Change the Basics of Manufacturing

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Rather than adapting production methodologies to additive manufacturing, this Pennsylvania contract manufacturer adapts AM to production methodologies. In general, this starts with conversation.

Yushin America Announces New President

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The robotics supplier named Michael Greenhalgh as the new president, taking over the Japanese company’s largest overseas subsidiary.

NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say

Jim Callari | MoldMaking Technology

PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry as we head into NPE2024.
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Formerra in Distribution Partnership with AFC Ecoplastics

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company now distribute AFC’s certified compostable materials to help packaging meet growing eco-demands

Hybrid EPDM-TPE Adhesion Compounds for Automotive Industry

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Kraiburg’s new compounds targeted to auto sealing and exterior sector applications and toolmakers.

ZC Rubber invertirá más de 10,000 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

ZC Rubber prevé que la nueva fábrica se centre en la sostenibilidad medioambiental, la eficiencia energética, la automatización y la eficiencia operativa general.

Tomra GAINnext Uses Deep Learning Technology to Purify PET Streams for Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: AI sorting add-on for the company’s Autosort systems aids in removing elusive plastic contaminants.

Heule Spot Facing, Counterboring Tool Provides Flexible Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Solo L tooling system for spot facing and counterboring is well suited for a wide range machining applications.

Extreme Coatings Names Jackson Director, North American Sales

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Company also extends its global manufacturing footprint.