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Finishing activity contracted again in January, Closing at 45.5
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity has shown encouraging signs the past two months, the longest ‘stretch’ since starting to contract in April 2023.
Mastercam Appoints New CFO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Karen Gibbs will lead financial efforts in support of the company’s ongoing market expansion.
LS Mtron Names MCSI its Midwest Sales Representative
| Plastics Technology
MCSI will represent LS Mtron in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan.
Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA
| Plastics Technology
A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.
Industria automotriz inicia 2024 con crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el primer mes de 2024 la producción de la industria automotriz de México creció 9.56 %, mientras que la exportación creció 6.82 %.
Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.
Nuevo sistema de control de puntos calientes, MCS, de PCS Company
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema MCS, de PCS, permite acceder a funciones avanzadas como detección de fugas y calentamiento secuencial de zonas, con un control rápido y preciso para aplicaciones estándar y de alto rendimiento.
IHEA 2024 Annual Meeting
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, from March 20 – 22.
Plan Basura Cero, de Sedema, recicló más de 23 mil TON de residuos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Sedema reportó que, en la Ciudad de México, de 2019 a 2023 se reciclaron más de 23 mil toneladas de residuos y enfatizó en la importancia de la separación.
H.B. Carbide Grade Performs in Highly Abrasive Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The HB-3 grade is a submicron carbide well suited for wear parts and cutting tools being used in non-ferrous machining applications.
Repurposing wind blades as functional community art pieces
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Ohio-based Canvus Inc. upcycles fiberglass wind blades, car tires and post-consumer plastics to create outdoor furniture that amplifies sustainability messages in community spaces.
NIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream.
Co-operative Plating Hires New Technical Director
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Travis Johnson brings 8 years of plating shop lab experience to the position.
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of NPE2024
| Plastics Technology
Planning ahead is the key to success at NPE2024. Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared and get the most out of your time at the show.
INEOS Styrolution Announces New Authorized Distribution Network
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The company’s strategic shift in its distribution network for the U.S. and Canada goes into effect April 1, 2024.
Valve Basics: New Valve Modifications
| Valve Magazine
Valve modification can be defined as: adding value to standard or “commodity” valves by installing actuators, special trims, different end-connections, packing and gaskets, and other accessories or upgrades not provided on the original product.
Beta Technologies demonstrates Alia CTOL flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Working alongside partner Bristow, the AAM company exhibited the CTOL aircraft’s capabilities and maneuverability.
University of Bristol studies mycelium composites as alternative building materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Affordable, lightweight and sustainable composite materials made from mycelium — mushroom roots — may have potential for packaging materials, insulation panels, floor tiles and furniture.
U.K. academics head up flat fiber sensor research for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Six universities are in charge of developing flat fiber sensors, which will then be applied with industry partners, to determine their impact in monitoring composites manufacturing and more.
Maraging Stainless Steel Powder Engineered for Additive Manufacturing Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
Bohler M789 AMPO, introduced by Edro Engineering, is well suited for conformal cooling inserts, or applications where high hardness and corrosion resistance is required.