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.

Owens Corning initiates review of strategic alternatives for glass fiber business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Owens Corning considers alternative options like a potential sale or spin-off as part of its transformative move to strengthen its position in building and construction materials.

The Value of CMM Controller Retrofits

Derek Korn | Production Machining

In this case, new controllers for two coordinate measuring machines — one 26 years old — with new programming software offers the possibility to enable multisensor inspection of critical, turned aerospace components.

ERP and Process Changes Increase Shop’s Revenue 64% YoY

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Implementing ProShop has led to a massive process overhaul at Marzilli Machine. From 2020 to 2021, revenue increased 64% without capital investment.

Kitamura Expands Presence in Mexico With Hi-Tec CNC Partnership

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Hi-Tec CNC will offer the full range of Kitamura products and services, including high-precision vertical, horizontal, double-column and five-axis machining centers.

Muratec Hybrid Machine Combines Punch Press, Fiber Laser

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MF3048HL combined punch press and fiber laser provides precise cutting, punching, tapping and forming operations on a diverse range of materials.

PolySource Enters into Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Asaclean Purging Compounds

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This strategic alliance is expected to enhance resin distribution efficiency and customer success.

Composites industry GBI stayed the course in February

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

The GBI: Composites Fabricating contracted in February to the same degree as January, maintaining its position in a contraction zone.

Motion Industries Appoints Senior VP of Strategy, Markets

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Chris Cleland will lead Motion’s strategy development for its business groups, as well as the e-commerce and digital teams.

Kyzen Solvents Provide Safe Parts Cleaning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The SLV901 and SLV803 solvents are formulated to maintain cleaning efficacy while providing a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to processes that use PFAS and HFCs.

Tackling a Mold Designer Shortage

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Survey findings reveal a shortage of skilled mold designers and engineers in the moldmaking community, calling for intervention through educational programs and exploration of training alternatives while seeking input from those who have addressed the issue successfully.
#workforcedevelopment

PPG supports AMPP's EMERG Programs for future innovators

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PPG contribution will support several AMPP programs designed to foster education and innovation in coatings and corrosion.
#workforcedevelopment

PTi Makes Changes in Leadership Structure

| Plastics Technology

Moves aimed at bolstering the future of  the sheet extrusion manufacturer.  

Gardner Business Index - February 2024: 47.2

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up 1.1 points, the highest it has been in ten months.

Inauguran primer centro de reciclaje de plásticos integrado en EE.UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Republic Services, en colaboración con Krones y Stadler, inauguró el nuevo Centro de Polímeros que procesa plásticos preclasificados para producir resinas de alta calidad.

Thin Wall Injection Molding PE Portfolio Expanded

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals has expanded its TWIM PE offerings with Surpass IFs 730 and Ifs932 high-melt injection molding grades  

At NPE, Cypet to Show Latest Achievements in Large PET Containers

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Maker of one-stage ISBM machines will show off new sizes and styles of handled and stackable PET containers, including novel interlocking products.

Suite de programación robótica introduce mejoras y funciones ampliadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

SprutCAM Tech lanza la actualización 17.0.10 para SprutCAM X, la cual introduce funcionalidades mejoradas, correcciones de errores y mejoras diseñadas.

CONALEP inicia proyecto de capacitación en electromovilidad en Jalisco

| Modern Machine Shop México

La fase uno del proyecto consiste en un entrenamiento de 32 horas y 49 módulos relacionados con la aplicación de procedimientos básicos de movilidad en vehículos eléctricos.

Study Indicates AM Users Familiar with Generative Design More Open to Pivoting Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A paper published by Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) found that firms with generative design experience were more agile in pivoting to make pandemic-response items, regardless of whether they applied these design tools to do so.

Soluciones de dosificación reciclables para alimentos y bebidas

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las válvulas de control de flujo SimpliCycle, de Aptar Closures, están hechas de TPE de baja densidad y fueron diseñadas para facilitar su reciclaje en las corrientes del PET, PP y PE.