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Innovación, tecnologia y circularidad: focos de Ampacet en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ampacet presentó en Plastimagen sus soluciones avanzadas para reducir pérdidas, maximizar la circularidad y cumplir con objetivos sostenibles en toda la cadena del plástico.
NatureWorks Reaches Distribution Agreements
| Plastics Technology
The maker of Ingeo PLA bioresins has reached distribution agreements with Bamberger Polymers and Channel Prime Alliance.
Large Plants Plan High Rates of Capital Spending in 2024
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Gardner Business Media’s Capital Spending survey projects a modest decline of 7.4% in machine tool spending next year. While job shops are taking a wait-and-see posture, large plants plan robust spending with machining centers leading the way.
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Sames North America Names Regional Manager
| Products Finishing
Courtney Pfortmiller has been hired by Sames North America as a regional manager for the southwest region.
Herramientas de corte y portaherramientas para mecanizado desatendido
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México
Conozca las nuevas características que ayuda a mejorar la estabilidad de la herramienta de corte, estandarizar el rendimiento y prolongar la vida útil de la herramienta.
Máquinas de inyección eléctricas y de alta velocidad de Sumitomo Demag
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Plastimagen, Avance Industrial destacó con máquinas de inyección de plástico de la marca Sumitomo Demag que se caracterizan por su alta velocidad y rendimiento, en aplicaciones para diversas industrias.
En Coahuila 38 % de las inversiones durante 2023 fueron por nearshoring
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El gobierno de Coahuila informó que este año se anunciaron 67 inversiones en todo el estado.
Faster Air Drying Primer Saves Body Shops Time, Energy
| Products Finishing
PPG's DP7000 Air Dry Primer can help save time and energy in the automotive refinish market in the EMEA region.
CAD/CAM Helps Team Win Advanced Manufacturing Competition
| Production Machining
Minnesota State College Southeast’s “Average Joes” team took home the grand prize at the 2023 Project MFG Advanced Manufacturing Competition.
3D Systems’ Accura AMX Resin Withstands Harsh Thermal Environments
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
Formnext 2023: The resin material is well suited for the testing of high-temperature components in applications such as HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, fixtures, mounts, stators, molding/tooling and more.
Copper, New Metal Printing Processes, Upgrades Based on Software and More from Formnext 2023: AM Radio #46
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2023 showed that additive manufacturing may be maturing, but it is certainly not stagnant. In this episode, we dive into observations around technology enhancements, new processes and materials, robots, sustainability and more trends from the show.
Bio-based SiC ceramics from wood polymer composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Austrian research institute Wood K plus makes 95% silicon carbide ceramics more sustainable (>85% bio/recycled content), enables 3D shapes via extrusion, injection molding and 3D printing.
Video From Formnext
Peter Zelinski | GROW
Up on the AM site, we now have a playlist of video filmed at the recent Formnext show in Frankfurt, Germany.
Qarbon Aerospace welcomes new CEO Michael Canario
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Canario’s 35-year career in aerospace, defense and advanced materials will continue to propel Qarbon’s growth initiatives in composite structures for the aerospace industry.
Toray obtains ISCC certification for European carbon fiber production facilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe will product and supply carbon fibers derived from biomass and recycled materials, with future plans to obtain ISCC Plus certification for Japan and U.S. plants by 2024.
Airtech launches recycled-grade Dahltram T-100GF resin
| CompositesWorld
Thermoplastic polymer resin was designed to tackle distinctive industry challenges of large-scale 3D printing while also assisting with sustainability initiatives.
Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton achieves successful first flight in Australia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft enhancing Australia’s maritime surveillance.
Fast Thermal Reactions for Hot Runner Nozzle
| Plastics Technology
Günther says the compact design of its new BlueFlow heating technology results in a slimmer, more powerful and energy-efficient hot runner nozzle.
Solid Ceramic End Mills Provide High Metal Removal Rates
| MoldMaking Technology
Greenleaf Xsytin-360 end mills provide high material removal rates and result in increased productivity on a wide range of materials.
Alliance for European Flax-Linen and Hemp reports increasing flax fiber adoption in marine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The natural fiber is increasing traction across several marine applications, including in projects by Greenboats, Northern Light Composites, the Beneteau Group and others.
Aerospace manufacturer implements Plataine AI solution
| CompositesWorld
Automation of composite material receiving, thawing and flow throughout the production process resulted in improved quality, increased capacity and cost savings.
Recoating Best Practices
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers advice for recoating successfully without excess orange peel or inconsistent gloss.