NPE 2024 anuncia a Michael Heinz como conferencista destacado
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Durante la ceremonia de inauguración de la NPE2024 Michael Heinz, presidente y CEO de BASF Corporation, abordará en su plática los desafíos y oportunidades para la sostenibilidad en la industria del plástico.
Tosaf Fusion to Expand Production for Compounders and Packaging Manufacturers
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The company is relocating to a much larger production facility in Israel’s Alon Tavor industrial area.
Slimmer All-Electric Press Debuts
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: A slimmed-down version of Engel’s all-electric, e-mac injection molding machine is among eight displays, which also include LSR micromolding, quick mold changes and a cube mold.
MMT Articles You Loved in February
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
Love was in the air in more ways than one in February. Take a look at what articles our readers loved based on Google Analytics.
Plug-and-Play Modular Hot Runner Controller
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Spark Industries’ patent-pending MOD24 hot runner controller offers unlimited plug-and-play of 6-zone hot runner control modules.
Metalworking Activity is on a Roll, Relatively Speaking
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
February closed at 47.7, up 1.4 points relative to January, marking the third straight month of slowed contraction.
All-Electric IMM Advances for Packaging, Medical and LSR
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Sumitomo SHI Demag’s show focus is on the application of all-electric injection molding machine technology for a variety of markets and components.
New Chillers, TCU Touchscreen Control
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Sterling’s GPL packaged chillers offer the new low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants required in 12 states.
8 tendencias e innovaciones en envases farmacéuticos sostenibles
| Plastics Technology México
Explore cómo la industria farmacéutica está abordando la sostenibilidad con innovaciones y aprenda sobre las tendencias en materiales y diseño.
Nick Estock Appointed Deputy CEO for AddUp North America.
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Estock has more than 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with a background in design, product development and new product introduction.
Compounding and Injection Molding Combined in Circularity Display
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: KraussMaffei aims to “make plastic green” with in-booth moldings and recycled plastics converted into other applications through a combination of injection molding, extrusion and inline compounding.
EOS Works With Phillips Federal, Austal USA to Develop CopperAlloy CuNi30 for US Navy Submarine Industrial Base
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Using the copper-nickel alloy in combination with EOS’ platforms offers new design and production capabilities for U.S. Navy submarines, while also enabling the agency to limit global supply chain disruption because parts can be produced regionally, locally and on-demand.
WFL presenta nuevas tecnologías del torno-fresado en Austria
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Gunther Mayr, director de tecnología de WFL, explica en esta entrevista cómo la serie Mill-Turn está revolucionando el mecanizado con su capacidad para realizar operaciones de gran envergadura y la integración de procesos como el fresado, el taladrado, la medición y el rectificado.
NCC develops cryostat device and test method for cryogenic composites testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Targeting hydrogen applications, novel technology and method provide a solution for screening a wide selection of materials to better understand their properties at cryogenic temperatures.
Broetje-Automation, Spirit complete CCPS project for automating aircraft preform production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Continuous composite preforming system (CCPS) integrates all work steps, from the roll to the stringer, in a fully automated, smaller footprint process, taking the next step for future aircraft programs.
Aimplas, Redit Ventures launch Lofith Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New company launch will focus on the design and creation of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic pellets and UD tapes for automotive, aerospace and construction.
TeXtreme releases TeXtreme 360° discontinuous tape-based fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, in addition to enhanced design flexibility, make the spread tow tapes well suited for application versatility.
Belotti to integrate hybrid BEAD system with Adaxis AdaOne software
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through this strategic collaboration, BEAD’s additive and subtractive capabilities for large-scale AM composite tooling production are made more accessible.
WT&C introduces fireproof ALEC² PyroWall ceramic for FRP products
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The polymer-free “composite” is a safe and circular option for manufactured FRP composite applications, offering enhanced protection during heat and fire events.
Aimplas expands online training program with composites course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimplas offers courses throughout the year on processes such as extrusion, injection molding, compounding, recycling and now composites, particularly targeting the construction industry.
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Large Mold Mounts Eliminate Shop Floor Hazards
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive’s new 5-inch-tall RhinoFeet safely supports 15,000 lb each.
Corrosion-Resistant Mold Steel Designed For Polishability
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Uddeholm showcases its Tyrax ESR mold steel that combines toughness, corrosion and wear resistance.