NPE2024 Consumer Products Industry Session Highlights Trends, Innovations

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Hear from industry experts about the latest trends in consumer products at the Consumer Products Industry Sessions. 

Creció 7.8 % la importación de robots industriales en México en 2023

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2023 el valor de la importación de robots industriales en México fue de 239,140,810.56 dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento de 7.8 % con relación al 2022.

Solar-Powered Photonic Cooling Enables Energy-Saving Coating

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.

Software Helps Predict Sink Marks in POM Parts

| Plastics Technology

Polyplastics has developed software to help predict potential sink marks in parts injection molded from POM or acetal.

NPE2024 Will Be Largest Gathering of Bioplastics Companies in the Americas

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NPE: The Plastics Show, produced by the Plastics Industry Association, features 1.1 million square feet of exhibits, making NPE2024 the biggest plastics show in the Americas.

Chucks de compensación de Monaghan Tooling convierten los portaherramientas ER estándar

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los mandriles de compensación hidráulica Diatool ER permiten a los usuarios convertir los soportes ER estándar en un chuck hidráulico repetible y dirigible.

Unraveling the Science and Myth Associated With Moisture Analysis— Part 1

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

The first task in moisture measurement is to purchase an instrument that is based on sound fundamentals. Then, before it goes into use, method development must be undertaken for all polymers that are going to be processed in the plant.  

Connect With Other Plastics Members at NPE2024

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Plastics members get exclusive access to the Plastics Member Lounge at NPE2024.

More Surface Finish Parameters at Hand

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Measuring surface finish at the point of manufacture is often done by the same machinist who is manufacturing the part. They need tools that meet test requirements and are easy to use.

Renishaw Fixture-Modeling Software Streamlines Setup Process

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FixtureBuilder 3D software enables fast creation and documentation of advanced, CAD-based, metrology fixturing setups.

Complex Mold, Versatile Piece of Engineering Enhances Golf

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A complex, one-cavity injection mold changed the game for the design and functionality of an innovative golf accessory.

Películas stretch: alta protección para productos con bordes afilados

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la colaboración exitosa entre la compañía argentina Termoplásticos Antártida y ExxonMobil para el desarrollo de películas stretch de alto rendimiento.

8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Plastics processors are finding applications for 3D printing around the plant and across the supply chain. Here are 8 examples.

Aconity3D, Equispheres Achieve Productivity Gains for Metal 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The companies say they have achieved remarkable productivity improvements using laser beam shaping and NExP-1 high-performance AM powder.

Eastman to Source Rejected Postconsumer PET From Dentis Group

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Agreement will provide 30,000 tons of feedstock annually for Eastman's planned chemical recycling facility in France.

BCN3D Spins Off VLM Business Unit, Creates Supernova 3D Company

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The new company’s focus will be on materials development targeting industrial applications, as well as the industrialization of the product ecosystem, with the first beta systems to be installed in 2024.

United Grinding nombra nuevo director para México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Alonso Acevedo aporta 27 años de experiencia en la industria de máquinas-herramienta, incluidos doce años como usuario final y quince años en diversos puestos de ventas.

PVD-Coated, Uncoated Insert Grades to Reliably Drill Aluminum

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA highlights the WNN15 and WN15 available for indexable insert drills that specialize in machining aluminum alloys.

New online training course targets prepreg basics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Composites Expert highlights how its E-Learning Composites Academy platform supports flexible industry learning with new courses developed with Stelia Aerospace North America.  
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Optiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.

Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.

Visit the International Attendee Lounge at NPE2024

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If you’re attending NPE2024 from outside of the U.S, be sure to stop by the International Attendee Lounge to connect with other attendees from around the world.