NPE2024 Consumer Products Industry Session Highlights Trends, Innovations
| Plastics Technology
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
| Plastics Technology
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
| Plastics Technology
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.