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.