CW Tech Days explores the composites sustainability challenge

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

During the one-day virtual event on April 17 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET, seven industry experts will provide insight into hot topics like waste reduction, energy efficiency, bio-materials and recycling.

Büfa brings sustainable resins portfolio to composites customers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Polyester resin distributor and manufacture introduces a product portfolio and new label, Büfa-future, all geared toward more environmentally suitable market practices.

Push-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal AM

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.

Who Says You Can’t Go (to the) Home (office) Again?

Jan Schafer | GROW

Meet Amy Schaub, Market Research Associate with the Intelligence Team since November 2022.  What you may not know is that this gig isn’t Amy’s first with the company.  Last week I sat down with Amy to learn more about her career journey, including how she became a Gardner boomerang and what it’s been like.

How to Use Continuing Education to Remain Competitive in Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

Continued training helps moldmakers make tooling decisions and properly use the latest cutting tool to efficiently machine high-quality molds.
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Additives for Boosting Performance and Sustainability of PE and PP Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: Milliken’s UltraGuard 2.0 boosts barrier performance in HDPE and LLDPE while Hyperform HPN 58ei  improves properties of PP FDA-approved sheet and thermoformed packaging.  

Zoller to Host Open House, Technology Days Event

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The 2024 Open House and Technology Days event will highlight customers who have leveraged Zoller technology to optimize their manufacturing processes and boost profits.

ChemQuest Hires VP and Director

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The ChemQuest Group welcomes Sharon Feng, Ph.D., as a vice president, and Prem Patel as a director.

Standard Control Functions with Swiss-Types in Mind

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Features in this line of machine-specific CNCs assist setups, offer synchronized movement commands and provide other standard, not optional, capabilities to streamline Swiss-type programming.

Arburg se reúne con embajador mexicano para explorar oportunidades

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La visita del embajador mexicano a las instalaciones de Arburg en Alemania promovió la inversión y la cooperación, fortaleciendo los lazos entre ambos países para impulsar el crecimiento económico y la innovación.

Tungaloy CBN Inserts Boost Productivity in Hard Part Turning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has upgraded its MiniForceTurn by introducing 30 new DXGQ/U0703 inserts with brazed CBN tips and an HP chipbreaker.

Crosshead Die for Elastomers Adjusts Easily

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Mechanically actuated gum space adjustment requires only ordinary socket wrench.  

Sustainability, Electrification and Mobility

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Industry events like ECOAT are good indicators of the trends that are top of mind for those in manufacturing. 

Carcasas que protegen los procesos robóticos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las carcasas de Hemco Corp están diseñadas para proteger los procesos robóticos de la contaminación y al personal de las emanaciones peligrosas.

'Hybrid' Die Design Eliminates Weld Lines, Cuts Stagnation

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Newest extrusion tool retains benefits of previous design and adds features to boost quality.    

HeaterTek Welcomes National Sales Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Kyle Faulman joins the company with over 30 years of experience in the metal finishing industry. 

Surface Roughness Tester, Software-Supported CMM Simplify Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Mitutoyo America addresses increasingly complex mold design testing with SJ-210/SJ-410 surface roughness testers and the MiSTAR CMM, geared toward inline automation.

Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 6: PE Performance

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Don’t assume you know everything there is to know about PE because it’s been around so long. Here is yet another example of how the performance of PE is influenced by molecular weight and density.

Film Thickness Control

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Have a powder coating job that requires precise film thickness control? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice controlling the variables that can impact your success. 

PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: CJ Biomaterials launches two Phact PHA/PLA compounds for blown, cast and MDO film applications.

Robotic Speed and Precision on Display

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Sepro’s S5-25 Speed and 5X-25 robots work together in an interactive NPE2024 display to show the company’s range of automation capabilities.

Volvo construirá una planta para la fabricación de camiones pesados en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo del Grupo Volvo es aumentar su capacidad de producción de camiones pesados en Norteamérica.