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Exxon Adds Production of HDPE Molding Grades to Texas
| Plastics Technology
HDPEs for pales and crates to be produced in Beaumont as well as Canada.
SABIC Offers Bio-based Versions of Noryl Resin Grades
| Plastics Technology
Company will offer various levels of bio-based content in its polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin product grades.
Ravago Buys Controlling Interest in M. Holland
| Plastics Technology
M. Holland to continue as independent subsidiary of Ravago.
Rotomolding PEs Offer Better UV Performance
| Plastics Technology
New grades engineered to offer a UV20 rating to help enhance long-term weatherability.
VIDEO: Consulting How and When to Use Laser Technology
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Wisconsin Engraving President Pete Kambouris and Sales and Marketing Manager Jon Carlson share the benefits of using their laser technology expertise to alleviate customer bottlenecks.
TPI Composites manufactures structural composites for International SuperTruck II
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The program, co-funded by the DOE and Navistar, highlights improved fuel and freight efficiency and goals for hybridization for Class 8 trucks, further achieved by an all-composite cab, trailer box and aero package.
CAM Software Release Features Increase Throughput
| MoldMaking Technology
BobCAD-CAM highlights its CAM software, which offers moldmakers new and improved features such as CAM tree templates and a range of toolpath technologies.
Lucideon, NCC partner to develop next-gen CMC solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
This close collaboration will develop, analyze and evaluate advanced materials and applications to support the emerging demand for materials that can survive high-temperature, extreme and harsh environments.
Plastic Omnium plans $171 million hydrogen investment in Michigan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
French automaker subsidiary is looking at two U.S. sites for storage vessel production and validation that will support 40,000 vehicles/year by 2027.
Teaching an Old(?) Dog New Tricks
| Gardner Web
You’re never too old to learn something new. Cara Decknadel, Digital Editor for MoldMaking Technology and CompositesWorld, writes about the importance of hobbies and challenging yourself.
Study Gives High Marks to Dimensionic’s Density Determination Platform
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Dimensionics Density’s automated density determination solution receives high marks in Fraunhofer Institute’s independent study of additive manufacturing density determination technologies.
Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.
America Makes Offers Additive Manufacturing Research Grants Worth Nearly $12 Million
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This project call for additive manufacturing research projects offers the largest funding opportunity launched by America Makes since its inception in 2012.
Imagineering Finishing Technologies Recognized for Support of NASA's Artemis
| Products Finishing
IFT was recognized for its support of the Artemis I mission at an awards ceremony following the first successful launch.
recoSTAR PET art, línea para reciclaje botella a botella de Starlinger
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Starlinger presentó en la pasada Feria K la máquina recoSTAR PET art, que permite ahorrar aproximadamente un 21 % en los costos de producción.
Global Shop Solutions to Host ERP User Conferences
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company is hosting two separate events — one onsite and one virtual — that will focus on core ERP features and functionality, as well as advanced use cases.
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Weiler Abrasives' Wheels Increase Grinding Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tiger 2.0 grinding wheels feature an advanced bond formulation that reduces uneven edge wear and chipping.
Axalta Partners With Xaar to Provide Sustainable Digital Paint Technology
| Products Finishing
Technology can contribute up to a 40% reduction in CO2 for two-tone vehicle manufacturers.
México: hub de componentes para vehículos eléctricos en Norteamérica
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La regla que establece el T-MEC de incrementar el contenido regional a 64%, a partir del 2024, es vista como una oportunidad para atraer más inversiones al país.
Parts and Programs: Setup for Success
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Tips for program and work setups that can simplify adjustments and troubleshooting.
Paramount New Materials invierte 200 millones de dólares en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
La planta iniciará operaciones en diciembre de 2024 y procesará piezas de aluminio como chasises, parachoques y otros componentes para la industria automotriz.
Automotive TPVs Formulated with Scrap
| Plastics Technology
Latest addition to Teknor Apex Sarlink is offered with up to 40% post-industrial scrap. Can be extruded or molded.