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February Index Dips a Tiny Bit
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Index holds steady as optimism about future business conditions continues to increase among processors.
Yokohama construirá una planta en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva planta tendrá una capacidad de producción anual de cinco millones de llantas y se ubicará en el Parque Industrial Alianza de Saltillo, Coahuila.
Avient and Hager Collaborate in Recycled Content Outdoor Sockets and Switches
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Hager’s new cybyko leaf waterproof sockets and switches incorporate 27% of Avient’s Maxxam REC recycled polyolefin formulations.
Forvia moves toward more sustainable automotive composites manufacturing
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Automotive technology supplier Forvia shares sustainability goals and recent developments aimed at bio-based and recycled materials and ramping up hydrogen tank production for clean mobility.
Educating the Next Generation of Plastics Professionals
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
These schools and local industry are working together to close the workforce gap in the plastics industry by offering hefty plastics curricula and training programs for degree-seeking students as well as current plastics employees looking to upskill.
#workforcedevelopment
Education at NPE2024: 3D Printing Workshop
| Plastics Technology
Learn about the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing/additive manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment
Janicki receives Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Designer and builder of tools, parts, prototypes and assemblies earns recognition for supporting defense manufacturing and distribution goals.
Thermoset TopCon 2024 focuses on sustainability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SPE organizers encourage manufacturers of products using thermoset technologies to attend for free, highlights presentations with sustainability topics.
Syensqo inaugurates Application Development Labs in Italy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Italian excellence center will develop innovative specialty polymers solutions crucial for green mobility, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing and more.
Laser Engraving System Features MOPA Fiber Laser
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: The Advantage from Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales is a laser engraving system with a compact footprint, featuring a MOPA fiber laser.
Tool Guide System Offers High Precision
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Agathon Machine Tools showcases its latest tool guide system, the Guide System Plus, which provides main tool guiding, but also the fine centering between mold halves.
Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.
People in composites: March 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Several companies and organizations serving the composites industry — SGL Carbon, Spirit AeroSystems, ASK Chemicals Group, DITF, LMS and ASTM International — have announced promotions, new hires and management changes this month.
Industrial Cleaning Shop Zeros In on Precision
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This parts cleaning company is elevating its efforts to become a technical cleanliness expert, which presents an exciting, yet sometimes arduous, journey. The ongoing education of the team as well as significant investments in equipment and processes attribute to this shop’s success.
Video: MoldJet Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing at Alpha Precision Group
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Alpha Precision Group (APG) in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, applies a range of sinter-based AM processes to produce metal parts. This video explores the MoldJet process from Tritone Technologies.
Mastercam Appoints New President
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Susan Brandt is said to bring over 25 years of global business leadership and strategic expertise within B2B software, infrastructure design and engineering software.
How To Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 4
Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology
There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.
How I Made It: James Marzilli, Founder/President, Marzilli Machine
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
James Marzilli founded Marzilli Machine before the age of 30 on a dare from his wife Lee Anne, who now serves as CEO. As president, James has led the company to success by constantly refining his shop’s processes and seeking to learn.
Updated Interactive Tool for Predicting Multilayer Film Performance, Recycled PE Grades
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals presents the latest enhancements to its Bonfire Multilayer Property Predictor and new Syndigo rPE portfolio.
LulzBot Print Farm Offers Turnkey Solution for Mass Production of Additively Manufactured Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The platform is capable of managing and housing more than 64 printers, utilizing AutoFarm3D software to boost job queuing, monitor data in real-time and generate precise business reports.
Extruder Controls Make for More Energy Efficiency
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Twin-screw extruders packed with features to optimize energy consumption.
Higher Stretch-Blow Productivity for PET and HDPE
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Aoki debuts higher output, single-stage ISBM presses and a lightweight packer bottle in HDPE.