Walter Launches Metalworking Automation Service

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Walter has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft a turnkey automatization process.

Mold Maintenance Training Courses Teach Mold Management, Upkeep

| MoldMaking Technology

Five comprehensive courses are available through Beaumont’s AIM Institute, which is also creating a new Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence in 2024 for additional education and training opportunities.

Contraction in Processing Slows in October

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

The Gardner Business Index for plastics processing activity jumped a bit in October, though it still contracted as it has since July 2022.

Reguladores de canal caliente profiTEMP+, de Meusburger

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meusburger resaltó en Plastimagen 2023 esta solución que cuenta con varias funciones para el calentamiento lento y controlado de la colada caliente.      

Eriez Announces New President, CEO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Jaisen Kohmuench will assume the position of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

EV Chargers Made From Renewable PC

| Plastics Technology

SABIC is enabling Charge Amps to manufacture electric vehicle (EV) chargers with a housing made from certified renewable PC, a first for the industry.  

Dillon Soft Top Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The soft jaws are designed to provide better concentric performance chuck balance, as well as enable a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracy.

México: mercado en crecimiento para la maquinaria italiana de plásticos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En 2022, México se destacó como el séptimo importador mundial de maquinaria para plástico y caucho de Italia, alcanzando los 141 millones de euros. ¡Y el pronóstico para 2023 apunta a un crecimiento aún mayor! En el marco de Plastimagen, Mario Maggiani, director de AMAPLAST, compartió sus visiones sobre el mercado mexicano y latinoamericano para la innovadora maquinaria italiana.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Camille Sackett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Accede Mold & Tool

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Camille Sackett

Walter y Heller firman un acuerdo de colaboración

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las dos empresas alemanas han firmado un acuerdo de colaboración tecnológica y de desarrollo que se centra en soluciones integradas para la industria del mecanizado.

KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

Lindner presenta enfoque especial en PET y lavado en caliente

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lindner reveló durante Plastimagen mejoras en sus tecnologías para reciclaje de PET botella a botella y sus capacidades para lavado en caliente de poliolefinas.      

OptiBlade project increases rotor wind blade production efficiency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Successful completion of project led by Fraunhofer IFAM sees the development of stretch-formable PeelPlas film for release agent-free demolding of FRP components.

Fassmer, Greenboats partner to enhance natural fiber development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An established Germany-based manufacturing site to produce natural fiber laminates, as well as production of Greenboats fibers at a Fassmer facility.

Safran NacelleLife service agreements support LEAP engine MRO

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Safran has signed a NacelleLife agreement with Saudia and Tarmac Aerosave for Airbus fleet maintenance, including engineering services and availability of critical components.

Canada Launches $1.5 Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

| Valve Magazine

Call for proposals now open for funding available over seven years.

Temperature Control Unit, Hot Runner Heating Enhance Injection Molding Reliability

| MoldMaking Technology

Günther debuts a slimmer, more efficient BlueFlow hot runner nozzle and the blueMaster check device to verify operations, now offered with an integrated display for users.  

Wabash MPI, Carver Inc. launch redesigned websites 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More robust and user-friendly websites are easier to navigate and provide additional product information to customers.

Boom Supersonic announces aircraft, engine and investment milestones

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New strategic investment from NEOM comes as XB-1, Symphony and Overture achieve important program turning points.

Emerson Invests in Company that Offers Fuel Optimization Technology

| Valve Magazine

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a global automation technology and software company, today announced it has made a strategic investment in Frugal Technologies, a Danish-based company that offers fuel optimization technologies that reduce energy use and emissions in shipping fleets.

Prices Flat for PE, PVC, Up for PP and PS, Down for PET

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

A mixed bag, though prices likely to be down if not flat for all this month.

Fryer’s Horizontal Boring Mill Designed for Ease of Use

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The HB Series Boring Mills feature rugged cast iron bodies and high-precision ballscrews and bearings to ensure high-accuracy tolerances.