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.