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MMT Chats: The Science of Moldmaking, Part 2
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
In Part 2 of this two-part MMT Chat, Christina and Don continue their conversation by exploring lean manufacturing and tips on how to attract, train and retain the future workforce.
#workforcedevelopment
APR Expands Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability With Polypropylene Categories
| Plastics Technology
Six new packaging categories will be eligible for third-party validation of compatibility with North American recycling programs.
La industria del plástico lleva a los Reyes Magos a Acapulco
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En un gesto conmovedor, líderes de la industria del plástico llevan esperanza a Acapulco tras el huracán Otis. ANIPAC, Citrulsa de México y ONAM convocaron a más de 30 empresas del sector para donar 2,500 kits y juguetes a los niños de esta zona.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining December 2023
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
While still contracting, Precision Machining activity in December showed its first real uptick since August 2023.
#economics
Davis-Standard Expands Global Service Capabilities
| Plastics Technology
Enhanced capabilities are designed to support all equipment manufactured by Davis-Standard and its subsidiaries.
Koch Finishing Systems Announces New President
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Josh Gilberg has successfully led various teams and spearheaded key initiatives over the past three years.
Register Now for Women in Finishing Forum and Apply for Scholarship
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The fifth WiF FORUM will be held April 15-17, 2024, at the Drury Plaza Lake Buena Vista Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Applications are also being accepted now for the Elizabeth Teska Women in Finishing FORUM Scholarship.
Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #6 Shrink Film
| Plastics Technology
In this series, editorial director Jim Callari, talks with Mastio president, Kevin Huntsman, on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week, we discuss the 6th largest market, shrink film.
Estructura mecánica de la misión Colmena se realizó con manufactura aditiva
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El proyecto Colmena es la primera misión lunar mexicana que forma parte de la nave Peregrine Lunar Lander, que lleva instrumentos científicos de siete países.
Making the Circular Economy a Reality
| Plastics Technology
Driven by brand owner demands and new worldwide legislation, the entire supply chain is working toward the shift to circularity, with some evidence the circular economy has already begun.
Actualización del software GibbsCAM con conectividad digital
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
GibbsCAM 2024 incorpora una serie de mejoras, incluida la conectividad digital, y se integra con la biblioteca de herramientas CoroPlus de Sandvik Coromant.
NCC commissions Cygnet Texkimp filament winder for hydrogen development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multifunctional four-axis winding system offering fiber flexibility will underpin the NCC’s work in testing and manufacturing pressure vessels leading to commercial production.
3D Printed Hot Runner Nozzles Yield Consistent Temperature Profile
| MoldMaking Technology
DMS offers monolith hot runners, produced by Witosa in Germany, through a combination of SLS and AI, facilitate seamless integration with the mold and challenging material processing.
Vartega secures $10 million to promote recycled carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional equity financing led by Diamond Edge Ventures will drive EasyFeed Bundle applications, aid in commercializing additional recycling processes for advanced materials.
Alaska Airline grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after blowout accident
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FAA emergency inspections are underway for Boeing jetliners fleet after a midair window blowout on an Oregon flight, affecting about 171 planes globally.
Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.
Dual-Shaft Mixers for High-Viscosity Dispersions and Suspensions
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The Ross FDA-1500 has a maximum working capacity of 1,500 gallons and features a dish-bottom stainless steel mix vessel with a 50-psig dimpled heating/cooling jacket.
Briquetting Manufacturer Tools Up for Faster Turnaround Times
| Modern Machine Shop
To cut out laborious manual processes like hand-grinding, this briquette manufacturer revamped its machining and cutting tool arsenal for faster production.
3 Reasons to Implement Vacuum Degreasing
| Products Finishing
Improvements in air emissions and waste when using vacuum degreasing also result in cost reduction.
Bar Feeder Designed with Swiss-Types in Mind
Derek Korn | Production Machining
New technology enables this bar feeder to fully support the bar pusher and stock from inside the unit all the way to the spindle of a sliding headstock lathe.
Contraction in Moldmaking Activity Slowed According to GBI
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
The moldmaking index almost bounced back to November’s reading but stopped one point shy, as most components slowed or stabilized contraction in December.
#economics
CEPAL presenta plataforma de iniciativas clúster
| Modern Machine Shop México
La plataforma de iniciativas clúster de la CEPAL busca dar visibilidad, potenciar la cooperación recíproca y fortalecer las múltiples iniciativas de articulación productiva en la región.