Bio-based composite construction elements to combat climate change

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex cooperate to develop construction components made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber that can enable the storing of carbon for years or even decades.

En Colombia, Agua Cristal obtiene certificado de Plástico Neutro

| Plastics Technology México

Con envases fabricados a partir de plásticos recuperados, la marca Agua Cristal, de la empresa Postobón, se posiciona como referente en economía circular y sostenibilidad en Suramérica.

Grob Mill-Turn Machining Center Provides Flexible Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The G550T mill-turn universal machining center offers optimized milling and turning performance for a broad range of part materials in one setup.

CirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.

3D Systems Develops Materials, Printer Platform for Improved Digital Dentistry

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems is strengthening its digital dentistry portfolio with new materials, NextDent Base and NextDent Cast, and a new printing platform, the NextDent LCD1.

Xaloy Invests in New R&D Center

| Plastics Technology

Xaloy is investing in a new R&D Facility for plasticizing equipment in northeast Ohio with aid from JobsOhio R&D Center Grant.

Parámetros de proceso en moldeo por inyección

| Plastics Technology México

Conozca la importancia del primer ensayo de molde y cómo un enfoque científico puede mejorar la calidad del producto.      

MR InfraAuto invertirá 30 millones de dólares en Zacatecas

| Modern Machine Shop México

MR InfraAuto contempla iniciar la construcción de la planta en 2024, en la que se fabricarán piezas para suministrar a empresas globales como Hyundai.

Catalysis Additive Tooling Licenses 3D Printed Tooling Technology in Europe

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The innoMold company will spearhead the tool manufacturing operating under the name “Catalysis Additive Tooling GmbH,” beginning operations in October 2023.

Troubleshooting Differences in Programming Methods, Machine Usage

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Regardless of the level of consistency among machines owned by your company, you probably have experienced consistency-related issues. Here are some tips to help solve them.

Extrusión: resuelva problemas de estabilidad de salida

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Aprenda cómo el ajuste de la longitud llena en la zona de dosificación y la presión del cabezal pueden mejorar el rendimiento de una extrusora.      

Seeing Multitasking, Automation and Digitalization at Index’s 2023 Open House

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A mini trade show of sorts, the event held earlier this year in Germany offered an opportunity to see the machine tool builder’s equipment in action as well as take tours of its various manufacturing plants.

Efectos de la humedad y el proceso de secado en moldeo por inyección

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México

Aprenda cómo la humedad y el secado afectan el moldeo por inyección. Optimice el rendimiento de las piezas con estas pautas de temperatura y secado.      

Service for Customized Critical Manufacturing, Quality Management

| Products Finishing

Performance360 helps companies achieve success through the improvement of internal systems and performance and managing supply chains.

Product Innovations Pushing the Mold

| MoldMaking Technology

Another tech roundup is here to provide an overview of technologies and services on the market for moldmakers. Featured in this roundup are cutting tools, mold components and more.

Moldeo por inyección: logre una supervisión de la producción efectiva

| Plastics Technology México

Descubra los elementos clave para implementar un sistema MES eficaz. Aprenda a abordar los desafíos y optimizar la supervisión de la producción en tiempo real.      

Redesigned Rotary Level Indicator

| Plastics Technology

Red enclosure now rotates once installed to help ensure conduit entries are always pointed toward the ground, mitigating the risk of moisture damaging internal components.  

Electroerosionadora de corte por hilo BMT400C, de Ultimate Power

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 716, Ultimate Power destaca la electroerosionadora BMT400C, modelo que incluye un control CNC inteligente BAOMA BMW-3000, de 32 bits.

Zoller Automation Days Showcased Advances in Cutting Tool Processes

Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop

Zoller highlighted technology that automates cutting tool management and establishes more resilient, reliable processes in the face the labor shortage.

Caracol launches US operations with new Texas facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Local North American headquarters based in Austin, Texas, U.S. will further the additive manufacturing company’s manufacturing and customer support and rapid operations growth. 

Sperlu prepolymers enable high-performance epoxy resins with up to 80% bio-based content

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Spero Renewables has received funding to further scale its pilot production, enabling tunable epoxy resins for composites with Tg of 65-160°C and storage modulus >2,000 megapascals.

Five-Axis Machine Expands Advantages for Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

Optimized tool path and cutting angle control, access to hard-to-reach surfaces and overall efficiency and precision make Expand Machinery’s Gen Mill 5X-24 machining center optimal for the mold and die industry.