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BCN3D Spins Off VLM Business Unit, Creates Supernova 3D Company
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.
Paul N. Gardner Jr, 81, Dies
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Former president and chairman of the board of the Paul N. Gardner Co. (Gardco), died on Feb. 8, 2024. His legacy is one of dedication, passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
More Surface Finish Parameters at Hand
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Measuring surface finish at the point of manufacture is often done by the same machinist who is manufacturing the part. They need tools that meet test requirements and are easy to use.
Chucks de compensación de Monaghan Tooling convierten los portaherramientas ER estándar
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los mandriles de compensación hidráulica Diatool ER permiten a los usuarios convertir los soportes ER estándar en un chuck hidráulico repetible y dirigible.
Aconity3D, Equispheres Achieve Productivity Gains for Metal 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The companies say they have achieved remarkable productivity improvements using laser beam shaping and NExP-1 high-performance AM powder.
Renishaw Fixture-Modeling Software Streamlines Setup Process
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The FixtureBuilder 3D software enables fast creation and documentation of advanced, CAD-based, metrology fixturing setups.
NPE2024 Consumer Products Industry Session Highlights Trends, Innovations
| Plastics Technology
Hear from industry experts about the latest trends in consumer products at the Consumer Products Industry Sessions.
Hydraulic Locking Cylinders Offer Faster Mold Builds With Zero Flash Performance
| MoldMaking Technology
Off-the-shelf Kor-Lok “mini” model 70 and other side action systems by PFA come in more stocking options and next-day delivery to accelerate mold production.
Complex Mold, Versatile Piece of Engineering Enhances Golf
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A complex, one-cavity injection mold changed the game for the design and functionality of an innovative golf accessory.
Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
NPE2024 Will Be Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies in the Americas
| Plastics Technology
NPE: The Plastics Show, produced by the Plastics Industry Association, features 1.1 million square feet of exhibits, making NPE2024 the biggest plastics show in the Americas.
Unraveling the Science and Myth Associated With Moisture Analysis— Part 1
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
The first task in moisture measurement is to purchase an instrument that is based on sound fundamentals. Then, before it goes into use, method development must be undertaken for all polymers that are going to be processed in the plant.
Eastman to Source Rejected Postconsumer PET From Dentis Group
| Plastics Technology
Agreement will provide 30,000 tons of feedstock annually for Eastman's planned chemical recycling facility in France.
Películas stretch: alta protección para productos con bordes afilados
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Conozca la colaboración exitosa entre la compañía argentina Termoplásticos Antártida y ExxonMobil para el desarrollo de películas stretch de alto rendimiento.
European boatbuilders lead quest to build recyclable composite boats
| CompositesWorld
Marine industry constituents are looking to take composite use one step further with the production of tough and recyclable recreational boats. Some are using new infusible thermoplastic resins.
Software Helps Predict Sink Marks in POM Parts
| Plastics Technology
Polyplastics has developed software to help predict potential sink marks in parts injection molded from POM or acetal.
Ross VMC-100 Processes Viscous Solutions, Dispersions, Suspensions, Emulsions
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The VMC-100 is designed for vacuum operation up to 29.5”Hg and supplied with interchangeable 100-gallon mix cans, each fabricated with a 50-psig ASME-code stamped jacket for heating/cooling via glycol.
8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.
United Grinding nombra nuevo director para México
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Alonso Acevedo aporta 27 años de experiencia en la industria de máquinas-herramienta, incluidos doce años como usuario final y quince años en diversos puestos de ventas.
Connect With Other Plastics Members at NPE2024
| Plastics Technology
Plastics members get exclusive access to the Plastics Member Lounge at NPE2024.
Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Evaluate Reactors
| Valve Magazine
Feasibility study to evaluate deployment of two AP1000 reactors at Borssele Nuclear Power Station.
Company Rebrands to Reflect Future Growth Opportunities
| Valve Magazine
Elemental Advanced Materials changes focus from recycling company to production of graphene.