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UV Barrier Masterbatch for Food and Industrial Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s UVBlock 1496 is said to be a sustainable alternative to conventional solutions based on benzotriazole additives.
Loaders, Blenders Made Specifically for Medical Processors
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: FDA-compliant auxiliaries suited for injection, extrusion, blow molding.
IMDEA Materials demonstrates recyclability of CNT sheets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers have proven it’s possible to recycle CNTs at the macroscopic scale with nearly 100% retention of mechanical and electrical properties, removing a hurdle to sustainable CNT-based fiber, sheet and textile adoption.
Xact Metal, Uddeholm Partner to Offer Corrax Tool Steel Powder
| MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers and molders will have access to a mold steel capable of an A1 surface finish post-polishing, supporting the industry’s expansion into metal 3D printing.
Tool Steel Alternative to S7-Based Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: International Mold Steel showcases its DCMX steel as an alternative to S7, providing mold builders uniform hardness for even machinability and clean welds and other benefits.
Cloud-Based System Designed for Mold Asset Management
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Progressive Components showcases ProFile v4, a cloud-based system for mold monitoring and asset management.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group reveals 3D Printing FGF Challenge winner
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Startup company selected, including two special recognition awards, highlight FGF applications for children’s seats, FGF extrusion and LFAM for cores and mandrels for composite parts manufacture.
Last call for ITHEC conference abstracts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The thermoplastic composites event, taking place Oct. 9-10 in Bremen, Germany, is seeking oral and poster contributions before March 31.
Ceratizit Appoints New Channel Manager
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Anja Taylor brings 10 years of national and regional experience to the role, with a focus on automotive, aerospace, small parts machining and general engineering.
Kyocera Turning Inserts Provide Fracture, Wear Resistance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The KBN010 high-speed CBN grade gives users more flexibility, range, performance and tool life when turning hardened materials.
3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Machine Shops
Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop
AI will become a tool to increase productivity in the same way that robotics has.
Heule Tool Enables Spot Facing of Difficult-to-Reach Areas
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The manually actuated bkac spot facing tool is well suited for large boring mills and other open-air machines.
Joint Trial by Syensqo and Tomra Separates Multilayer PVDC Film From Polyolefins
| Plastics Technology
Results apply to shrink film for consumer and food packaging.
Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels Made With E-Glass and Thermoplastic Resin Systems
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Avient’s Polystrand ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are a cost-competitive alternative to other fibers and thermosets
BIM Files for Lorin’s Finishes Available for Direct Download
| Products Finishing
Access BIM files for anodized aluminum colors and finishes on Lorin’s website.
Hands-on Workshop Teaches Mold Maintenance Process
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Intensive workshop teaches the process of mold maintenance to help put an end to the firefighting culture of many toolrooms.
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Kerrie Greenfelder lidera el primer Desayuno de Mujeres en NPE 2024
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kerrie Greenfelder, directora de Ingeniería de la División de Agua de Burns & McDonnell, presentará su charla "Lo siento, no lo siento" en el Desayuno de Mujeres en la Industria del Plástico en NPE 2024.
Deadline March 31 for 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference Speaker Submissions
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Do you have an interest in speaking at the Parts Cleaning Conference in September at IMTS? Submit your abstract now!
Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!
Miles Free | Production Machining
Onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring: these terms are showing up with increasing frequency in the news and online. But is there evidence that these are real?
New Blown-Film Cooling Technologies Set to Debut at NPE2024
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Cooling specialist Addex to roll out new auto-profiling air ring for rotating dies, and new single-plenum air ring.
Recicla LATAM: en camino hacia la Economía Circular en América Latina
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Platicamos Fiorella Danjoy, presidenta de la ONG Recicla LATAM, que promueve una economía circular en Latinoamerica, acerca de sus perspectivas para el reciclaje en la región así como de su gestión en la entidad.
Revisiting the double vacuum debulk process
Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld
Evolution of the double vacuum debulk (DVD) process over the years continues to advance its “near autoclave quality” for low-void, highly compacted repair patches.