Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Form Printed Part Postprocessing Partnership

| Plastics Technology

Hawk Ridge Systems will add DyeMansion's finishing solutions to the product portfolio.

ProAmpac presenta solución sostenible para empaques flexibles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Se trata de ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt, una tecnología de fibra reciclable de alta barrera para aplicaciones de termoformado para el evasado flexible de alimentos.

Mahr Inc. Appoints New General Manager, Sales

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

John Roberts will oversee Mahr’s Engineered Solutions business, as well as marketing, product management, applications engineering, service and distribution.

Shibaura Launches Medical-Specific Injection Molding Machine

| Plastics Technology

The 110-ton, all-electric EC110SXIII press debuted at Plastec West molding pipette tips.

Fortech Synthetic Coolant Enables Bio-Stable Metal Removal

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Fortech’s TechKool FT4000 synthetic coolant is formulated to reject tramp oil that can cause smoking or misting and premature spoilage of coolant.

Lithoz, ORNL Partner to Advance Processing for High-Temperature Ceramics

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The new process could enable laser slurry drying of non-oxide ceramics with high refractive indexes

Get Color Changes Right In Extrusion Blow Molding

| Plastics Technology

Follow these best practices to minimize loss of time, material and labor during color changes in molding containers from bottles to jerrycans. The authors explore what this means for each step of the process, from raw-material infeed to handling and reprocessing tails and trim.

KBM Materials to Distribute Sandvik Metal Powders

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration will increase accessibility of Sandvik’s Osprey metal powders, which includes premium titanium alloys and copper powder, as well as nickel-based superalloys, cobalt-chrome and ultrahard maraging steels.

Guha Manogharan Named Co-Director of Penn State’s Additive Manufacturing Center

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Penn State’s Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition is an interdisciplinary research center that works to advance additive manufacturing and materials research.

Unreinforced Amorphous PEI for Medical Devices & Pharmaceutical Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

SABIC’s new Ultem HU resins help manufacturers choose alternatives to ethylene oxide sterilization.  

Collet Chuck Design Optimizes Machine Tool Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Lyndex-Nikken offers SK collet chucks with accuracy and precision in mind when milling, drilling, reaming and rigid tapping.

Jetcam CAD Splitter software is available as free standalone application

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

All Jetcam Expert users with a current maintenance contract can benefit from this readily available software supporting sheet metal and composite parts.

How to Create a Highly Effective and Scalable Moldmaking Business

| MoldMaking Technology

In this interview, Isaac Trevino, Business Development for Best Tool & Engineering shares where to start with the decision-making process and resources for a more sustainable future.

Making Sense of Qualification, Certification and Standards in Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #48

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

AM needs standards and processes for qualification and certification just like any other process. In this conversation with Dr. Tim Simpson, AM editors dive into the distinctions between these terms, and explore how they are influencing additive adoption and advancement. 
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I'm green: FKuR y Braskem amplían acuerdo de distribución en Europa

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para ofrecer el EVA biobasado I'm green, fabricado a partir de etanol de caña de azúcar sostenible, en Europa, FKuR y Braskem amplían su colaboración en Europa.

Ciberseguridad en la cadena de suministro de la manufactura avanzada

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con el Foro Económico Mundial la industria manufacturera experimenta cada vez más ciberataques.

Industrial equipment manufacturer expands global footprint, reaches into new markets

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

India-based CW Top Shops honoree EPP Composites reflects on a recently successful vertical filament winding application and new pultruded FRP rebar capabilities, as well as future opportunities.

Evonik Infinim FR 4100L Flame Retardant Photopolymer for 3D Printing

| Plastics Technology

3D printing photopolymer designed for mechanical durability and is certified flame retardant.

Calibradores BYK-Gardner disponen de múltiples modos de medición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie BYKO-test 9500 de calibradores de espesor de película seca de BYK-Gardner vienen con una sonda desmontable y un cable para diferentes modos de operación.

Meusburger presenta herramienta CAD para diseño de moldes, NX Tool

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la herramienta CAD de Meusburger y Schmidt WFT, diseñada para simplificar el proceso de diseño de moldes con la interfaz Siemens NX.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #1 Stretch Film

| Plastics Technology

What's the largest market for polyethylene film? Over the last few weeks, Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman has shared their research on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week rounds out the top 10 with the largest polyethylene film market: stretch film. 

FAA grants Archer Part 145 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The eVTOL aircraft company is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services on crucial aircraft components.