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Innovance Inc. Acquires Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Innovance has announced the acquisition of Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions.
Economic Machine Line Molds Floor Tiles from Ocean Waste
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Wintec line of servo-hyrdaulic two-platen toggle machines are back at NPE.
Junker Grinding Machines Feature Modular Design
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Platform 3 series of modular grinding machines is designed to provide increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Report Forecasts Continued Expansion in Global Biobased Polymer Production
| Plastics Technology
Nova Institute forecasts 17% growth 2023-2028, driven by Asian and American demand.
Auto Plastek inaugura planta en Silao con inversión de 5.5 mdd
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La empresa mexicana Auto Plastek inauguró su planta en Silao, Guanajuato, en las que se espera generar alrededor de 200 empleos directos.
Recycling Machines Devolatilize and Decontaminate
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Recycling for contaminated materials and challenging applications.
Updated Controller for Sealed Gravimetric Liquid Color and Additives System
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Riverdale Global’s new RGS controller features and intuitive set-up procedure.
On a Mission to Develop Mold Designers
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Editorial Advisory Board member Nicholas Vitelli—a lecturer in the Plastics Engineering Technology Program at Penn State Behrend— discusses the need for better-trained plastics engineers and mold designers to help businesses solve problems.
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Conveying System is AI-Driven
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: New system creates and maintains optimal source-to-destination material flows.
The Fundamentals of Polyethylene – Part 2: Density and Molecular Weight
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
PE properties can be adjusted either by changing the molecular weight or by altering the density. While this increases the possible combinations of properties, it also requires that the specification for the material be precise.
Weatherable PC Copolymer for In-Mold Exterior Automotive Components
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
SABIC’ new LNP Elcres SLX1271SR features enhanced scratch and mar resistance and a high-gloss surface finish.
Finishing Activity Made a Repeat Performance in March, Closing at 46.1
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
The slope is softening, but finishing activity has slowed contraction for three months straight. It will take several more months at the rate it is going, but the index is headed toward 50 (flat).
Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Shelton Machinery, Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery have partnered to form TSM Group, a new parent organization under which the three companies will now operate.
Water Filtration System Reduces Variety of Contaminants
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The system offers compliant water discharge and recycling of significant amounts of water.
Máquina de cinco ejes de Mazak ofrece multitarea híbrida
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los cinco ejes híbridos multitarea aportan procesos sustractivos y aditivos a los fabricantes de moldes
Rock West delivers high-precision composite support tube for particle detection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Large carbon fiber and honeycomb core component, known as the barrel timing layer (BLT) tracker support tube, was delivered to Purdue as part of an upgrade to CERN’s general-purpose proton-proton collision detector for space research.
Hexcel, Arkema present CFRTP aerospace demonstrator in HAICoPAS
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Project optimized design and production of UD composite tapes reinforced with a PEKK matrix, using a continuous in-situ welding (ISW) assembly system.
HRC Group expands footprint in Europe with Compositex integration
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Italy-based composites manufacturer completes HRC’s services in supporting initial design to product development to final delivery.
Strategic Workforce Management Supports the Moldmaking Industry
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Kruse presents its workforce management framework for optimized organization and management of human resources.
#workforcedevelopment
Electric Servo Cylinder Enables Detailed Valve Pin Control, Energy Efficiency
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Yudo USA features Yu Drive II Eco, a compact solution that doesn’t require a separate controller, operating only by combining injection machine signals.
Strategic Workforce Management Supports the Moldmaking Industry
Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Kruse presents its workforce management framework for optimized organization and management of human resources.
#workforcedevelopment
MARS Center grows LFAM capabilities with JuggerBot 3D Tradesman Series
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
P3-44 pellet-fed 3D printer is capable of leveraging a range of fiber-reinforced composite materials, to be used for the production of high-fidelity components in aerospace and defense.