Environmentally Compatible Mold Sprays

| Plastics Technology

Hasco introduces all-synthetic lubricant, anti-corrosion and multipurpose cleaning sprays, many of which satisfy NSF certification.

Rectificado de discos de freno con revestimiento duro: enfoque sostenible

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La producción de vehículos eléctricos progresa con motores más eficientes y sistemas de frenos de bajas emisiones. En este contexto, el rectificado de discos de freno con revestimiento duro es fundamental para disminuir las emisiones de partículas.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #8 Meat & Poultry

| 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 8th largest market; meat and poultry.

Brückner Servtec celebra 20 años de innovación en películas plásticas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En su 20º aniversario, Brückner Servtec reporta logros notables, desde conversiones de plantas hasta desarrollos digitales para películas biorientadas.  

Great Wall Motors busca establecer planta de producción en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Funcionarios del gobierno de Nuevo León  se reunieron con directivos de la empresa Great Wall Motors con el objetivo de explorar la opción de establecer una planta en el estado.

Beacon MedTech Solutions Names New President

| Plastics Technology

The Massachusetts-based medical molder and contract manufacturer has appointed industry veteran Jim Colony.

Broca de Sandvik Coromant proporciona gran precisión en la perforación

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva broca de carburo sólido, de Sandvik Coromant, está optimizada para el taladrado en materiales de superaleación resistentes al calor (HRSA) con base de níquel.

T.J. Davies Retention Knobs Maximize Cutting Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Custom-made retention knobs are sized to fit the machine tool and spindle or toolholder to extend the life of existing machine tool assets.

MMT Chats: A More Modern NPE “Made for You”

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The Plastics Industry Association is making NPE 2024 a “can’t miss”’ experience with more of everything – education, exhibitors and networking! The PLASTICS Industry Association Chief Operating Officer Glenn Anderson and Director of Trade Show Marketing Damaris Piraino share what’s in store for attendees of next year’s May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
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Mechnano, Bomar introduce T50B low-viscosity masterbatch for 3D resins

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

T50B masterbatch by Mechnano, in partnership with Bomar, streamlines AM resin development, resolving CNT dispersion issues and elevating mechanical performance while catering to various printing technologies

Mold and Die End Mills Target Hard Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

More than 20 new options in Emuge-Franken’s hard-cut ball nose and torus end mills line offer up to 60% longer tool life and excellent surface finish when roughing, pre-finishing, finishing and high-speed cutting.

Nearshoring: gobierno mexicano anuncia incentivos para sectores clave

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Conozca los detalles del decreto que otorga beneficios fiscales para empresas exportadoras de sectores como el de electrónicos, farmacéutico y automotriz.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed MMT Chats of 2023

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Chats—hosted by Christina Fuges—is a conversational video series uniting moldmaking professionalss to talk about manufacturing, tooling, and moldmaking methods. Take a look at our top five most-viewed MMT Chats based on Google Analytics. 

Productive Machines SaaS Solution Prevents Machining Chatter

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Essential Optimization app makes machining operations more efficient by mitigating chatter vibration- and cutting force-related problems.

Ingenuity Is Part of This Former’s Name, and in Its DNA

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Plastic Ingenuity started in a garage in 1972 and through a commitment to developing best-in-class products stands today as one of the largest custom thermoformers in the world.

Ringspann Clamping System Features Universal Seating Body

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The BKDW clamp series covers a clamping range of 11.9 to 132 mm and offers flange mandrels with maximum actuating forces between 2,300 and 3,840 N, which can transmit torques of 11 to 25 Nm.

Damage tolerance testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich CAI test

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

A new ASTM-standardized test method established in 2022 assesses the compression-loaded damage tolerance of sandwich composites.  

Digital Comparators are More Than Just Readout Devices

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Modern digital comparators often combine the performance of touchscreen phones, LVDTs, digital amplifiers and even small PCs into the size of a standard dial indicator.

Expanded Sustainable Portfolio of PVC Resins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

INEOS Inovyn’s two new products are Neovyn, with a 37% lower carbon footprint and Recovyn, made from 100% recycled carbon feedstock.

IPEX Opens Injection Molding Facility in North Carolina

| Plastics Technology

The pipe and fittings manufacturer’s new 200,000-square-foot facility represents a $200 million investment and will create 150 jobs.

NexGenSolutions, CAE Services Combine on Molding Simulation

| Plastics Technology

Firms join forces to provide solutions and support for Moldflow users.  

Space-Saving Five-Axis Provides Productive Mold Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

The Grob G150 universal machining center and its spatial accuracy enhances its performance with complex, high-precision components.