52 % de mexicanos identifican envases reciclables, según encuesta

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El Triángulo de Möbius no solo es el símbolo del reciclaje, sino también una herramienta clave para identificar materiales en envases plásticos.   

Nidec Universal Head Enables Versatile Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The compact universal head enables better accessibility between the tool and the workpiece, as well as improved surface-finish quality, greater motion range and high-efficiency machining under ideal machining conditions.

Rego-Fix Appoints New Global Aerospace Specialist

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sherman D’Souza will provide global customers with access to Rego-Fix research, development and technical support teams to create and supply toolholding solutions.

Prices of All Five Commodity Plastics On the Way Up

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Despite earlier anticipated rollover in prices for most of the volume commodity resins, prices were generally on the way up for all going into the third month of first quarter.  

Aspen Aerogels invierte 270 millones de dólares en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

En Apodaca, Nuevo León, Aspen Aerogels inauguró dos plantas de producción en las que invirtió 270 millones de dólares.

AddUp and Anatomic Implants Collaborate on FDA Submission for 3D Printed Toe Joint Replacement

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Anatomic Implants has chosen to use AddUp’s FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine to qualify the implant for submission to the FDA. The FormUp 350 is able to produce varying complex geometries with fine detailed lattice structures, which are well suited for implantable medical devices.

How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, Valve Gates and Controls

| MoldMaking Technology

An examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runner system maintenance.

Six-Axis Top-Entry Robot Debuts

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Absolute Robot will debut the MaxCW10-1600A+B+C 6-axis top entry robot, featuring additional axes and updated control, as well as a Fanuc cobot automating a vertical press.

New 15-Ton, All-Electric Shuttle

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Plastiblow demonstrates double-station, quad-head machine making 500-ml HDPE bottles.

Fresas para insertos cerámicos de extrema dureza de Walter USA

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las fresas M2472 y M2473 con insertos indexables de botón cerámico proporcionan una fiabilidad y dureza óptimas para aumentar la productividad.

Verisurf Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Validate software is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment while maintaining model-based digital continuity.

Novastar Solutions Named Farsoon Distribution Partner

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Novastar now distributes Farsoon’s open, industrial-grade metal and plastic 3D printing machines to customers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.

Foro ANIPAC 2024 revela perspectivas de la industria del plástico

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Tendencias como el nearshoring, así como los desafíos ambientales y regulatorios fueron abordados por los ponentes del foro perspectivas de la industria 2024.

Watersports manufacturer diversifies into new markets, processes

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW Top Shops honoree Cobra International reflects on its growth over 45+ years, as well as current work expanding its automotive and UAV capabilities, increasing energy efficiency and new SMC production lines.

Coatings Plant Evolves with Market Trends

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Expanding its focus from exclusively serving the RV industry, one of this company’s stand-alone coatings plant has successfully extended its services to additional markets.

Sigmatex achieves ISO certifications for U.K. operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ISO14001 and ISO45001 endorse commitment to sustainability principles at an organizational and industry level for Sigmatex’s carbon fiber products, as well as a focus on safety and employee health.

Composites association demonstrates composites circularity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: EuCIA is offering demonstrators of its Eco Impact Calculator LCA tool, and holding discussions about its initiatives in composite materials circularity, including a recent position paper and the EU-funded REFRESH project.

Photothermal tomography system enhances composites NDT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Austria-based voidsy GmbH introduces the 3D V-ROX system, facilitating fast, contactless and nondestructive inspection with added efficiency and safety.

XlynX’s PlastiLynx PXN crosslinking primer enhances polymer adhesion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

PFAS-free diazirine primer makes surfaces receptive to all manner of adhesives, including epoxies and polyurethanes, outperforming alternative options by 150-350%.

Smart Assistant Bridges Injection Molding Skills Gap

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: MAX the Process Advisor, as well as free presentations and training by RJG Inc.

People in composites: February 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This month’s new hires and personnel updates in the composites industry include Gurit, Teijin Ltd. and CRP Technology.

Emerson's New Compact, Rugged PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud

| Valve Magazine

Preloaded with Movicon software and PACEdge IIoT platform delivers high-performance computing for industrial edge data visualization applications.