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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.
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.
Noble Gas awarded $500K for conformable, compressed gas storage tanks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
DOE MAKE IT prize supports U.S.-based manufacturing of clean energy technology components for a diverse range of market applications.
Belotti, Cosberg partner for advanced automated assembly solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Italy-based companies merge technological know-how to develop novel systems for the processing and assembly of light alloys and carbon fiber components.
Production Tracking Software Enables Smart Factory Functionalities
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Wintriss is demonstrating the advanced features behind its ShopFloorConnect software and ShopFloorTracker hardware, key to capturing, tracking and managing data collection.
Electroimpact offers variable spot size laser AFP 4.0 technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Patented process technology increases quality, reliability and machine utilization for composite laminate production.
Moldmaker Showcases Molding Equipment for LSR, Injection Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: M.R. Mold showcases its proprietary line of products for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and plastic injection molds alongside four industry partners.
Production Tracking Software Enables Smart Factory Functionalities
Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Wintriss is demonstrating the advanced features behind its ShopFloorConnect software and ShopFloorTracker hardware, which are key to capturing, tracking and managing data collection.
Valve Gate Nozzle Enhances Direct Side Gating Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Ewikon is introducing the pro Edge VG range which sets new benchmarks in terms of ease of maintenance, gate quality and flexible use.
CO2-Reducing Pretreatment Solutions and Zinc Flake Coatings
| Products Finishing
The pretreatment process includes a low-temperature, long life cleaner, near neutral pH descale, zirconium pretreatment and ambient temperature adhesion promoter.
Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Provides Optimal Stock Support
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The FMB Turbo RS 4-45 bar feeder provides reduced vibration, a boost to maximum rpm, better surface finishes and the ability to hold tighter tolerances.
Innovator and Architect of INSITE Technology: Kurt Swogger
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
The pioneering legacy of Kurt Swogger at Dow Chemical Co. revolutionized the plastics industry with INSITE Technology. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Swogger’s innovations in high-performance polyolefins have shaped industries worldwide.
Absolute Machine Tools Partners With CNC Pros
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
CNC Pros offers a broad range of CNC machine tools in the Southwest region on the U.S.
Composites industry activity meaningfully slowed contraction in March
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating still contracted in March, though it landed just one point shy of 50, which could eventually lead it into expansion territory.
How to Customize an Interoperable Software Solution for Your Moldmaking Process
| MoldMaking Technology
A connected software solution streamlines the moldmaking process by providing a unified source of design data, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, with five key steps benefiting from this integration.
Dr. Cato Laurencin: Pioneer in Plastics for Regenerative Medicine
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Dr. Cato Laurencin, whose groundbreaking work in plastics and regenerative medicine has transformed health care, was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024. Dr. Laurencin's innovative use of polymers for musculoskeletal applications has revolutionized medical devices and biologics.
Cetec ERP Awarded Best Overall Manufacturing Software
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Cetec ERP was picked Best Overall manufacturing software and won awards in multiple categories including Best for Planning and Scheduling, Best for Procurement, Best for Bill of Materials (BOM), and more.
Desarrollo de talento: clave para consolidar la manufactura inteligente en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
La firma EY GDS México manifiesta que la implementación de sistemas de hardware y software han iniciado el camino hacia la transformación digital.
Sistema de mandrinado fino de Tungaloy aumenta la utilización de la máquina
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los módulos de cartuchos KKH para el sistema digital de herramientas de mandrinado fino SwissBore están diseñados para que todas las operaciones de mandrinado fino.
Blown Film Lines Are Fully Customized
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Systems can be furnished for single- to nine-layer for barrier applications.
J. Michael Cude: Innovator in Medical Plastics
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
The remarkable journey of J. Michael Cude covers a four-decade career in the medical plastics industry, marked by groundbreaking innovations and leadership. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Cude's contributions continue to shape medical device manufacturing worldwide.
4 Bright Ideas for Effective Lights-Out Machining
| Production Machining
Adopting lights-out machining involves considerations when a machine shop decides to move forward with the process. Here are some tips to a successful implementation.