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June Contraction Continues, Closing at 47.1
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity ended June in contraction, similar to the rest of the second quarter 2023.
Effective Rectifier Maintenance is Good Heat Management
| Products Finishing
Understanding how to prevent the generation of excess heat is key for keeping your rectifier running.
SurTec Acquires TF Chemical, Expands Presence in Italian Market
| Products Finishing
SurTec is increasing its presence in the Italian market, and its portfolio of products and services through the acquisition of TF Chemical.
Conalep Guanajuato firma alianzas con empresas y universidades
| Modern Machine Shop México
Mediante cinco convenios concretados en el último mes, la institución educativa busca fortalecer la capacitación para los alumnos en el programa de Formación Dual.
La verdad sobre los envases y empaques plásticos: beneficios y desafíos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
¿Más plásticos que peces en el mar? Descubra la verdadera historia de los plásticos, su reciclaje, gestión e impacto ambiental desde una perspectiva técnica.
Overcoming Challenges with 3D Printing Nitinol (and Other Oxygen-Sensitive Alloys) Through Atmospheric Control
| Additive Manufacturing
3D printed nitinol has potential applications in dental, medical and more but oxygen pickup can make this material challenging to process. Linde shares how atmospheric monitoring and the use of special gas mixtures can help maintain the correct atmosphere for printing this shape alloy and other metals.
Schunk Partners With Ready Robotics to Develop Simulation Tool
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Automation Explorer will enable users to interact with Schunk automation technology in an immersive and detailed, physics-based simulation tool.
Flexible-Film Processor Optimizes All-PE Food Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Tobe Packaging’s breakthrough was to create its Ecolefin PE multilayer film that could be applied with a specialized barrier coating.
Bio-Air Tool Lubricants Eliminate Reportable Incidents, Cleanup Costs
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
These air tool oils provide excellent lubrication for both rotary and reciprocating types of air tools, such as chipping hammers, impact wrenches, air motors, grinders, reamers, drills and more.
Metalworking Activity Stayed Consistent in July
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Metalworking activity hung together better in July, with all but one GBI component contracting.
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AkzoNobel Interpon Brand Receives EPD for Third Time
| Products Finishing
An Enviromental Product Declaration has been issued to the Interpon powder coatings brand from AkzoNobel Powder Coatings.
IMCO desarrolla una nueva serie de endmills
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las fresas para herramientas de carburo de IMCO proporcionan ciclos de piezas más rápidos.
Electroless Nickel Conference 2023: Learn, Solve, Network
| Products Finishing
The Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 takes place Sept. 26-29th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mastercam Acquires CAM Post-Processing Software Developer
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Postability will enable Mastercam users to acquire a broader range of post-processing technology with streamlined support and responsiveness.
Bespoke thermoplastic composite solution services
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Svismold invites CAMX attendees to witness how it is redefining the design and production of thermoplastic composites.
MoldMaking Conference Session Spotlight: Tooling Success
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Want to learn about best practices in program management or the mold builder's role in new product development or a remote validation process?
Kennametal Drill Lineup Offers Extended Application Range
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
The Drill Fix Pro is designed for extended tool life and smooth drilling at high metal removal rates, with outboard inserts that feature a wiper geometry for smoother surface finishes and larger coolant channels for high-volume flow.
Welcome to the New Intranet (Pardon our Dust!)
Kate Hand | GROW
We’re currently under construction. But this new intranet is built on our systems with our tools, meaning this is a page with endless potential.
KraussMaffei Nears Completion of Corporate Headquarters Move
| Plastics Technology
The 185-yr old German maker of plastics processing machinery is shifting to a more than 200,000-m2 greenfield site in Parsdorf.
Nova Chemicals Announces Mechanical PE Recycling Facility
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Indiana site expected to process over 100 million pounds of PE annually.
Dairy Product Company to Release All-PE Film Pouch in China
| Plastics Technology
Dow announced that Mengniu is developing a recyclable yogurt pouch using its INNATE TF-BOPE resin.
Composites UK launches best practice guide for composites tooling
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
“Mould Tooling for Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites” is latest in Composites UK’s series of good practice guides, available online for free.
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