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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.
Caracol inaugurates tech assembly, innovation facilities in Milan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Caracol continues to evolve large-format additive manufacturing, opening two additional state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate client services, as well as materials and processes R&D.
Tech-Fab Europe joins EuCIA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As a new member, the Germany-based technical textiles producer will explore sustainable composite opportunities and contribute data to EuCIA’s LCA calculator.
JEC announces 11 Innovation Award winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The JEC Group has announced the winner for each of the 11 Innovation Award categories. Learn more about the winners and their projects at JEC World 2024.
Mold Tracking Software Aids in On-Time Tooling Payment for Moldmakers
| MoldMaking Technology
CaptureMore LLC has launched a new feature to its CaptureAssets tool tracking app that enables suppliers to now track payment term schedules for their molds, and easily notify customers when tooling payment requirements have been achieved.
ORNL develops dynamically crosslinked CFRP, enabling closed-loop recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
At laboratory scale, functionalized CFRP thermosets can be “released” via heat or chemicals to reincarnate them back into their starting materials.
Infinite Composites awarded $470K contract to develop larger, higher pressure H2 tanks
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Manufacturing Type V composite pressure vessels, Infinite Composites will match this project with a recently received $1.6 million award from the Army for conformable hydrogen tanks.
Hammonton Mold, ADOP France Forge Strategic Partnership in Injection Blow Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Hammonton Mold Inc., a leading full-service mold shop based in New Jersey specializing in injection blow molds (IBM), proudly announces its official partnership with ADOP France, a prominent IBM mold manufacturer based in Normandy, France.
Industria automotriz inicia 2024 con crecimiento
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el primer mes de 2024 la producción de la industria automotriz de México creció 9.56 %, mientras que la exportación creció 6.82 %.
Outlook for Automation in 2024
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
I want to share an article I found that discusses the reasons manufacturers should adopt automation in 2024 as a strategic response to global uncertainties, reshoring requirements, labor shortages and the pursuit of increased productivity.
Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream.
Finishing activity contracted again in January, Closing at 45.5
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity has shown encouraging signs the past two months, the longest ‘stretch’ since starting to contract in April 2023.
LS Mtron Names MCSI its Midwest Sales Representative
| Plastics Technology
MCSI will represent LS Mtron in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan.
Nuevo sistema de control de puntos calientes, MCS, de PCS Company
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema MCS, de PCS, permite acceder a funciones avanzadas como detección de fugas y calentamiento secuencial de zonas, con un control rápido y preciso para aplicaciones estándar y de alto rendimiento.
IHEA 2024 Annual Meeting
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The Industrial Heating Equipment Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, from March 20 – 22.
Co-operative Plating Hires New Technical Director
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Travis Johnson brings 8 years of plating shop lab experience to the position.
Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA
| Plastics Technology
A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.
NIOSH Publishes 3D Printing Safety Guide for Nonindustrial Settings
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
NIOSH has published a 3D printing safety guide for small businesses and other additive manufacturing users such as makerspace users, schools, libraries and small businesses.
Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of NPE2024
| Plastics Technology
Planning ahead is the key to success at NPE2024. Follow these tips to make sure you’re prepared and get the most out of your time at the show.
Plan Basura Cero, de Sedema, recicló más de 23 mil TON de residuos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Sedema reportó que, en la Ciudad de México, de 2019 a 2023 se reciclaron más de 23 mil toneladas de residuos y enfatizó en la importancia de la separación.