Anuncian ganadores del Desafío de Innovación Circular 2023
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El equipo SCPB de Tailandia ganó el Desafío de Innovación Circular 2023 con un ladrillo que, además de ofrecer resistencia estructural, está elaborado a partir de materiales reciclados. El concurso fue organizado por Indorama Ventures y otros socios.
ANIPAC compartió perspectivas para la industria del plástico en 2024
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Aldimir Torres, presidente de ANIPAC, presentó un balance del crecimiento del sector plástico en 2023 y señala los desafíos ambientales que enfrentará en 2024.
Lingrove secures $10 million in financing to ramp up plant-based ekoa production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New support will enable climate-friendly, high-performance and aesthetically pleasing interiors made from ekoa natural fiber composite surfaces and panels.
Al Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Maritime unveil world’s largest 3D-printed boat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Holding the new Guinness World Record at 11.98 meters, the 3D-printed composite water taxi used a CEAD Flexbot to print two hulls in less than 12 days.
Cutting Tools Portfolio Caters to High Machining Demands
| MoldMaking Technology
The Haimer Mill line offers a variety of entry-level cutting tools for roughing and finishing that deliver precision, reliability and efficiency.
Unisig Enhances Customer Service With Parts Inventory Management System
| MoldMaking Technology
Two SSI Schafer Logimat vertical lift modules increase Unisig’s inventory storage capabilities and optimizes inventory organization and tracking to further operational excellence.
Ex-Pratt & Whitney president Chris Calio is promoted to RTX board
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RTX names Chris Calio, formerly president and CCO, to succeed Greg Hayes as CEO.
Nexam Chemicals joins TAPE Extreme consortium for temperature-resistant composite development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Chemistry, polymers and resins competency will guide Nexam’s R&D activities for novel dry UD tapes to replace metals in jet engines.
Prices for All Volume Resins Head Down at End of 2023
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Flat-to-downward trajectory for at least this month.
Guía de materiales y procesos para la transformación del plástico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Esta recopilación de artículos técnicos ofrece una visión completa de la transformación de plásticos, desde materiales como el poliestireno y el PLA, hasta técnicas avanzadas de moldeo, extrusión, soplado y termoformado.
Sandvik Coromant Drill Provides High Hole Integrity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
CoroDrill 860 solid carbide drill is optimized for drilling in nickel-based, HRSA materials.
GWS Tool Group Announces Independent Division, New Leadership
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
With Sean Holt as its new president, GWS will become a distinct division within the Sandvik Machining Solutions network.
MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Case Studies of 2023
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology’s case studies present a shop’s problem, solution and results in thorough detail. Take a look at our top five most-viewed case studies based on Google Analytics.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
Solar-powered photonic cooling enables energy-saving coating
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.
Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2023
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Laser powder bed fusion, proprietary AM processes, machining and more made our list of top 10 articles and videos by pageviews this year.
Adding Remote Service Functions for PET Bottle Blowing
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
KHS has added features to its internet machine communications portal for PET stretch-blow molding.
Finishing Another Year — Looking Back at the Trends of 2023
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing reflects on a year of reporting on the surface finishing industry and looks ahead to what may be in store for 2024.
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10 Ways AI Might Impact Manufacturers
| Production Machining
Artificial intelligence offers the promise of assisting decision-making processes and boost overall manufacturing efficiency.
Automotive Cleaning Questions Answered
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Parts cleaning experts answer questions about automotive cleaning trends, including questions about effective cleaning for electric vehicle parts as well as ISO16232 specifications.
Custom PCD Tools Extend Shop’s Tool Life Upward of Ten Times
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Adopting PCD tooling has extended FT Precision’s tool life from days to months — and the test drill is still going strong.
Desengrasante elimina fácilmente el aceite mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Según Madison Chemical, este desengrasante de base acuosa elimina el aceite y la grasa gracias a sus propiedades de humectación y penetración.