PLASTICS Presents NPE2024 Education Sessions 

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE’s academic program has been redesigned to aid advancement within the plastics industry.

Blow-Off Station Adds to Ultrasonic Cleaning Effectiveness

| MoldMaking Technology

Blue Wave Ultrasonic cleaning systems can be integrated with a blow-off station for a convenient place to blow dry molds and inspect for cleanliness.

Cobra, Schmitt Marine collaborate on composite steering wheel for motor yachts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Primus CF wheel is comprised of carbon fiber prepreg skins and an epoxy glass fiber core, offered as a top-of-the-range option for premium vessel owners.

FACC signs multiyear agreement with Pratt & Whitney for fan case MRO

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

FACC is growing its component repair services with the repair and overhaul of its customer’s composite PW800 turbofan engines.

Industry Capsules

| Valve Magazine

Highlights of news affecting the industrial valve industry.

Teijin Automotive receives AME Award of Excellence

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Its Lenoir, N.C., U.S. facility is reported to be the world’s first composites and molding manufacturing facility to earn this recognition.

The Eye-Opening Importance of a Shop Visit

| GROW

When visiting shops, I’ve had the chance to not only learn from experts in the field but to get a firsthand look at products I often come across in my daily life, helping me gain a greater appreciation for the work we do.

MMT Chats: How to Implement a Remote Validation Process

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Accede Mold & Tool Co. turned a workaround process for the pandemic into a permanent mold validation process.

Streamlining Part Measurement, Data Collection Processes

Derek Korn | Production Machining

When collecting measurement data automatically with a wireless data collection system, manual errors can be eliminated ensuring data accuracy and traceability.

José Antonio Zetina, nuevo gerente general de la AMMMT

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La AMMMT anunció que José Antonio Zetina asumió el cargo el 11 de octubre de 2023. Su experiencia y liderazgo se centrarán en el fortalecimiento del sector de manufactura de moldes en México y en la promoción de la producción local.        

Modular Components for Scalable Plant Engineering in the Paint Shop

| Products Finishing

There are multiple advantages to the process, including minimizing the use of environmentally harmful chemicals and reducing the cost of wastewater treatment.

Uyemura Names Six Sigma Graduates

| Products Finishing

Six Sigma certification demonstrates understanding of statistical analysis, problem-solving and project management.

Melt Temperature Measurement Technology Acquired

| Plastics Technology

MTMS has acquired all the rights for the patented plastic melt temperature measurement system for injection molding from Schmit Prototypes.

Mazak Horizontal Turning Center Enables Versatile Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The QT-Ez 8MSY horizontal turning machine integrates seamlessly with bar feeders and robots, and accepts many additional options to tailor it to the needs of any shop.

MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable solutions in surface finishing and wastewater treatment. 

Intel y gobierno de Jalisco desarrollarán talento en diseño de semiconductores

| Modern Machine Shop México

El proyecto estratégico “Desarrollo de Talento Especializado In Situ en Semiconductores” está dentro de la política pública Jalisco Tech Hub Act.

Kurt Workholding anuncia la línea de prensas hidráulicas DXH

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las prensas hidráulicas DXH, de Kurt, proporcionan alineación en todas las direcciones.

Flake Sorter for Simultaneous Separation By Color, Polymer, Transparency

| Plastics Technology

Tomra has introduced a new model of the Innosort Flake for sorting flakes of mixed waste plastic for recycling.

IGS GeboJagema Acquires American Mold Service Provider

| MoldMaking Technology

IGS GeboJagema has acquired TerBeek Machine & Tool as part of its expansion plan into the North American market.

AIM3D's Voxelfill strategy is backed by slicing software SlicEx

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New slicing plug-in from Create it Real for AIM3D’s Voxelfill technology to overcome inhomogeneous strengths and to achieve selective densities of 3D metal, fiber-filled plastic and ceramic components

Polishing Stone Results in Smooth Surface Finish for Tool Steels, EDM

| MoldMaking Technology

Aluminum oxide medium-hard AS-9 plus polishing stones by Boride provide fast finishing results.

Upcoming CW Tech Days navigates composites in AAM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Don’t miss the Dec. 7th “CW Tech Days: Composites in advanced air mobility,” from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., where materials suppliers and OEMS will discuss challenges and provide insight to better prep the composites industry for the AAM market’s demands.