Mezclador gravimétrico BD-100 de AEC para producción a pequeña escala

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

AEC presenta en NPE2024 el mezclador gravimétrico BD-100, diseñado para satisfacer las demandas de aplicaciones con tasas de producción más bajas.

Upgrade to Accelerated Artificial and Natural Weathering Testing

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: Atlas’ S³T system is designed for the company’s Weather-Ometer Ci4400 and Ci5000 instruments

Obscure CNC Features That Can Help (or Hurt) You

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

You cannot begin to take advantage of an available feature if you do not know it exists. Conversely, you will not know how to avoid CNC features that may be detrimental to your process.

Una mirada al futuro de la sustentabilidad de envases plásticos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Al cumplirse cinco años del Compromiso Global, un esfuerzo colaborativo liderado por la Fundación Ellen MacArthur y Naciones Unidas, reflexionamos sobre el impacto que ha tenido esta iniciativa en la cadena de valor de los envases plásticos en pro de la sustentabilidad. Exploramos los avances alcanzados por algunos signatarios de la iniciativa y vislumbramos los desafíos que aún persisten.

Stainless Steel Grades Eliminate Complex Machining Challenges

| MoldMaking Technology

Unlike traditional stainless steel, Swiss Steel’s Ugima-X martensitic and duplex steels feature good machinability high reproducibility.

People in composites: April 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

TFP Hydrogen Products, Airbus SE, TPI Composites, IDI Composites International and Integrated Graphene announce new personnel and retirements.

ACM CRC project to develop composite travel surfboard

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alongside Gowing Bros and other university partners, the research center is charged with development of advanced manufacturing techniques to develop an Australian-made, travel-friendly surfboard.

The Role Barrel Temperatures Play in Melting

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

You need to understand the basics of how plastic melts in an extruder to properly set your process and troubleshoot any issues. Hint: it’s not about the barrel temperature settings.

Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, a collaborative effort led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. We explore insights shared by initiative signatories, assessing the strides made and recognizing challenges faced, toward the construction of sustainable packaging frame.

Resin Distributor Poised for Recycling and Electrification Trends

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Chase Plastics offers a portfolio that includes its own sustainable brand CP Pryme Eco.

3D Printed Tennis Racket Serves a Collaborative Win

Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration between All Design Lab and Protolabs led to the creation of a 3D printed tennis racket via direct metal laser sintering, called Hìtëkw. This project not only pushed the limits of additive in terms of design capabilities but revealed how important active communication between customer and manufacturer can be for a project’s success.

CIQA: empaques activos reciclados para combatir la pérdida de alimentos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El CIQA avanza en el desarrollo de empaques activos a partir de PET reciclado para combatir la pérdida de alimentos.

Lyndex-Nikken nombra nuevos representantes de ventas en México y EE.UU.

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Luis Mejía es el nuevo representante regional de ventas en México, mientras que Russ Reinhart es el nuevo gerente nacional de ventas de la empresa en Estados Unidos.

Putnam Adds FEP Heat Shrink Tubing to Product Mix

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New product made without any processing aids, including silicone oil.  

Project Reveals Added Benefits of New P20 Grade Steel in Machinability, Cycle Time and No Stress Relief

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology's Christina Fuges talks with General Motors' Shane Appel about a project testing a new P20 steel grade's dimensional stability.  

Methods Multitasking Machine Reduces Cycle Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Methods Machine Tools Inc. introduces Nakamura-Tome’s WY-100V two-turret, twin-spindle precision CNC multitasking lathe to the U.S. market.

Masking Solutions for Diverse Applications

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Global Mask of Barcelona, Spain showcases its solutions at Paint Expo 2024 in Germany.

Mobile Job Shop Software Tour Kicks Off

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

"The Hatchery Roadshow" brings Steelhead job shop software directly to manufacturing communities.

MRO Benefits from VR Paint Training Technology

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The VR technology being used by IAC immerses the individual painter in a virtual paint booth, complete with the aircraft part to be coated.

Herramientas de roscado y fresado para materiales difíciles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Emuge-Franken USA amplió su línea de fresas de roscar para aplicaciones con materiales difíciles.

Hardide Coatings Launches First Product in New Ready Coated Component Range

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Hardide coated HVOF copper nozzle extends life by up to 40x.

Hexagon Ragasco launches Linktra Smart cylinders in Norway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fiberglass pressure vessels with IoT provide real-time insight into refilling needs for LPG consumers.