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Soft-wall Clean Rooms Offer Positioning Flexibility
March 30, 2018
Hemco’s soft-wall clean rooms feature a flexible design that allows them to be positioned over and around equipment, with the option of casters for added mobility. New Product Post: 3/28/2018 Hemco’s soft-wall clean rooms feature a flexible design that allows them to be positioned over and around equipment, with the option of casters
Scientific Control Laboratories Implements New Information Managment Software
March 30, 2018
Scientific Control Laboratories (SCL) has implemented a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) software designed to optimize lab instrument resources and enhance its Nadcap, American Association for Laboratory Accreditation and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program accredited testing programs. The software
Axalta Apps Bring Information to Users’ Fingertips
March 30, 2018
Axalta Coating Systems has launched two new mobile apps and a new feature to an existing app that are designed to help customers complete tasks more quickly and accurately, while making information that impacts business decisions more accessible. New Product Post: 3/28/2018 Axalta Coating Systems has launched two new mobile apps and a new feature
Auto Film Applicator Performs Coating Drawdowns in Varying Speeds
March 30, 2018
The Byko-drive XL automatic film applicator from Paul N. Gardner is designed to perform drawdowns of coatings and inks in programmable speeds ranging from 5 to 500 mm/sec. New Product Post: 3/28/2018 The Byko-drive XL automatic film applicator from Paul N. Gardner is designed to perform drawdowns of coatings and inks in programmable speeds ranging
China Benzene Markets Report 2018-2022 & 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
March 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Benzene Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Benzene has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the
PE Market Snap Shot: Converter Film
March 30, 2018
End use demands could drive growth of more complex, highly layered structures. We’ve reported on stretch film, t-shirt bags, institutional can liners , consumer can liners, and shrink film, produce film, pouches and agricultural film in previous installments of this blog series, which provide snap shots of the results of 2017 research
Looking at the Benefits of Cloud-Based CAM
March 30, 2018
VisualCAM from MecSoft will enable users to instantly share and alter CAD/CAM files in a web browser through Onshape. Blog Post: 3/30/2018 Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Drawing a sizable crowd to its booth at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West expo early in February, Onshape and MecSoft launched the public beta for
PCBN Insert Grades Cover a Spectrum of Hard Part Turning
March 30, 2018
Seco Tools’ PCBN insert grades cover a spectrum of hard part turning applications and extend tool life and increase productivity in a broader range of applications by using a bimodal substrate and nanolaminate coating process. New Product Post: 3/30/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Seco
Top 10 Game-Changing Technologies
March 30, 2018
As part of our 20-year anniversary, readers share their top most impactful technologies since 1998. As part of its 20-year anniversary, MoldMaking Technology reached out to readers and asked them to list what they believe are the top most impactful technologies since 1998. 1. Data from additive manufacturing, design, build and maintenance to
AMBA 2018 Sourcebook Connects Clients to Mold Builders
March 30, 2018
The AMBA says that the 2018 AMBA Sourcebook is a key resource in the industry, providing valuable information for sourcing skills-certified mold builders in the United States.  New Product Post: 3/30/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
Mold Shot Counter Automates Data Entry for Samsung Electronics
March 30, 2018
Samsung Electronics says that the benefit of eShotLink from Emoldino is that SE knows the location and status of its molds. Samsung Electronics (SE) was searching for a solution to solve both in-house and suppliers’ part-production visibility to support its end-product production. Up until the implementation of eShotLink in 2013, SE was
Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
March 30, 2018
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends. Processors will learn how the Industry 4.0 “smart factory” is a whole new ecosystem, as explained in this overview from
Injection Molding at NPE2018: A Showplace for the ‘Smart Factory’
March 30, 2018
In Orlando, you’ll glimpse the future, and it’s automated and interconnected. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways for plants of all sizes to get in on these trends. Processors will learn how the Industry 4.0 “smart factory” is a whole new ecosystem, as explained in this overview from
China Acrylate Markets Report 2018: Historical Data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and Long-Term Forecasts
March 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Acrylate Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Acrylate has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the
Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Markets in China: Historical data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and long-term
March 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth
Butanol Markets in China: 2007-2017 & 2018-2022 & 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
March 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Butanol Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Butanol has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the
DowDuPont™ Recommends Rejection of TRC Capital’s “Mini-Tender” Offer
March 30, 2018
MIDLAND, Mich. & WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DowDuPont™ (NYSE:DWDP) today announced that it has been notified of an unsolicited “mini-tender" offer by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 2 million shares, or approximately 0.09 percent of outstanding shares, of DowDuPont Inc.’s common stock at $60.25 per share,
China Octanol Markets Report 2018 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
March 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Octanol Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Octanol has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by the
NPE2018 Auxiliaries: Packing More Functions in Less Space
March 30, 2018
Auxiliary equipment suppliers are building more and more technology into their products, packing more physical and virtual functions into the same or smaller footprints. Conair says its revamped Carousel plus platform is the first dessicant-wheel dryer that doesn’t require water for the after-cooler throughout the entire size range. Novatec
NPE2018 Auxiliaries: Packing More Functions in Less Space
March 30, 2018
Auxiliary equipment suppliers are building more and more technology into their products, packing more physical and virtual functions into the same or smaller footprints. Conair says its revamped Carousel plus platform is the first dessicant-wheel dryer that doesn’t require water for the after-cooler throughout the entire size range. Novatec
NPE2018 Auxiliaries: Packing More Functions in Less Space
March 30, 2018
Auxiliary equipment suppliers are building more and more technology into their products, packing more physical and virtual functions into the same or smaller footprints. Conair says its revamped Carousel plus platform is the first dessicant-wheel dryer that doesn’t require water for the after-cooler throughout the entire size range. Novatec
NPE2018 Auxiliaries: Packing More Functions in Less Space
March 30, 2018
Auxiliary equipment suppliers are building more and more technology into their products, packing more physical and virtual functions into the same or smaller footprints. Conair says its revamped Carousel plus platform is the first dessicant-wheel dryer that doesn’t require water for the after-cooler throughout the entire size range. Novatec
voxeljet AG Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2017
March 29, 2018
FRIEDBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--voxeljet AG (NYSE: VJET) (the “Company”, or “voxeljet”), a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended
NPE2018 Resins & Additives: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability
March 29, 2018
NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives. Ascend’s Vydyne XHT nylon 66 series is positioned as an alternative to higher-cost materials typically
Blow Molding at NPE2018: Blow Molding Systems Run the Full Spectrum at NPE
March 29, 2018
Machines for every process—shuttle, wheel, reciprocating-screw, accumulator-head, suction-blow, injection-blow, compression blow, and one- or two-stage stretch-blow molding—will be running in Orlando. There will be a host of new models, including electric and servo-hydraulic types. Among the new crop of electric
BioConsortia Continues Growth and Success, Securing $10 Million in Series D Funding
March 29, 2018
DAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioConsortia, Inc., innovator of microbial solutions for natural plant trait enhancement and yield improvement, has closed a further round of equity financing to support its continued growth, research achievements and development of superior products. The $10 million round was led by Otter Capital and contributed to
Ford Releases 2018 Proxy Statement, Announces Virtual Annual Meeting Date and Issues 2017 Annual
March 29, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) today published its 2018 Proxy Statement and announced the date for the company’s Virtual Annual Meeting. In addition, Ford published its 2017 Annual Report highlighting its progress toward becoming the world’s most trusted mobility company. Ford’s 2018 Proxy Statement
Tooling: What You Need to Know About Jump Gates
March 29, 2018
The aptly named jump gate is used to gate indirectly into a feature beyond the outer edge of a part. This gating method is used when the aesthetic requirements prohibit any type of gate scar on an exposed outer surface, because the material enters the cavity from the interior or underside of the part. Jump gates increase the flexibility of where
Extrusion: Why There Are No Truly Universal Dies
March 29, 2018
Any given extrusion die can produce a specific shape with only a relatively narrow range of polymers. That’s because polymers are non-Newtonian in behavior; they have different viscosity-thinning characteristics at increasing shear rates. Shear sensitivity is largely related to molecular weight and molecular-weight distribution, which vary
Blow Molding: Enhanced PET Stretch-Blow Machine And New Leak Tester
March 29, 2018
All-electric reheat stretch-blow machine offers new features for custom blow molders. Enhanced leak tester handles small to large containers. Servo diagnostics on controller of new L42X reheat machine. Amsler’s new leak tester. Previous Next At NPE2018 next month, W. Amsler Equipment Inc., Richmond Hill, Ont., will introduce the next
Metrology Solutions Expo to Take Place in South Carolina
March 29, 2018
The Metrology Solutions Expo (MSE), taking place May 2-3 in Greenville, South Carolina, will offer  attractions for manufacturing executives, production engineers and quality engineers. The expo’s focus is on precision measuring technologies including instruments, systems and automation engineering in industrial
Europe UV Disinfection Equipment (UV Lamps, Reactor Chamber, Quartz Sleeve, Controller Unit, and
March 29, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe UV Disinfection Equipment Market Analysis (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe UV Disinfection Equipment Market is expected to witness market growth of 12.5% CAGR during the forecast period 2017 - 2023 The increasing need for safe drinking water and wastewater
Coveris Americas Honored for Print Excellence by Flexible Packaging Association
March 29, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coveris Americas, a leader in flexible packaging solutions and engineered coatings, was recently honored with a 2018 Silver Award from the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). The results of the 62nd Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition were presented March 13, 2018 at the FPA 2018 Annual Meeting held
Entegris to Report Results for First Quarter of 2018 on April 26, 2018
March 29, 2018
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entegris, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ENTG), a leader in specialty chemicals, filtration and advanced materials solutions for the microelectronics industry, will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2018 before the opening of the market on Thursday, April 26, 2018. A teleconference with management is
Silicon Valley Investors Set Their Sights on the Stratosphere
March 29, 2018
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World View, the stratospheric exploration company, announced today that it has successfully closed a $26.5M Series C round of financing led by Accel. The Series C also included major investment by Canaan and Norwest Venture Partners, both of whom participated in World View’s previous Series B round of
Orbital ATK and Arizona Governor Ducey Announce Expansion of Mesa, Arizona, Operations
March 29, 2018
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, today announced the expansion of the company’s production facility in Mesa, Arizona. “Orbital ATK is engineering products that are critical to keeping our nation safe, and the State of Arizona is
Global Rotorcraft Avionics Market - Enhanced Safety Features to Drive Growth | Technavio
March 29, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global rotorcraft avionics market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2018-2022. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its
Materials: A Processor’s Most Important Job, Part 4
March 29, 2018
Generally, higher performance in polymers is associated with the ability of a material to withstand exposure to elevated temperatures. In semi-crystalline polymers, two important transitions characterize this capability: the glass-transition temperature (Tg) and the melting point (Tm). Polypropylene, which we discussed at the end of the last
New Screen Changer Boosts Productivity, Cuts Scrap for Extruder of PET Strapping
March 29, 2018
Cyklop’s move to a new-model, high-efficiency screen changer reduces number of screen changes and backflush waste while yielding uniform melt flow and high throughputs.  Article Post: 3/29/2018 Jim Callari Editorial Director, Plastics Technology Cyklop’s PET tape production line has become more efficient since the installation of a
Injection Molding: How Backpressure Adjustments Influence Shot Size
March 29, 2018
A processor has vast trove of processing “handles” available on today’s injection molding machines. Often they seem simple enough, especially if you change one machine parameter at a time. The problem is that when you change one setting on the machine controller it often influences two or more different process conditions. In a
Paperless ‘Smart Factory’ Based on Automated Production Monitoring
March 29, 2018
Tier 1 automotive molder’s home-built production-monitoring and ERP systems, designed for “the little guy,” boost its efficiency rating and profits. Lead person in Axiom’s molding plant uses Smart Attend to monitor production in real time. Behind her stands Max Preston, sales and marketing
Thermoforming at NPE2018: Meeting the Need for Speed, Flexibility, Quality
March 29, 2018
In thermoforming for packaging, it’s all about higher speeds, more flexibility to swap out tools, less waste, and a higher degree of automation. Article Post: 3/29/2018 Jim Callari Editorial Director, Plastics Technology GN’s GN800 is designed to use sheet at minimal thicknesses to boost finish-part output per pound of material. New
New Screen Changer Boosts Productivity, Cuts Scrap for Extruder of PET Strapping
March 29, 2018
Cyklop’s move to a new-model, high-efficiency screen changer reduces number of screen changes and backflush waste while yielding uniform melt flow and high throughputs.  Article Post: 3/29/2018 Jim Callari Editorial Director, Plastics Technology Cyklop’s PET tape production line has become more efficient since the installation of a
Device Automatically Lubricates HSK Tool Clamping Sets
March 29, 2018
Röhm Products of America has introduced a fully automatic lubrication device for HSK spindle tool-clamping systems. New Product Post: 3/29/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Röhm Products of America has introduced a fully automatic lubrication device for HSK-spindle tool-clamping systems. Lubritool
Universal Cylindrical Grinder Handles Long Workpieces
March 29, 2018
Studer, part of the United Grinding Group, has introduced the Favorit CNC universal cylindrical grinding machine with a center distance of 1,600 mm (63") to handle long workpieces. The machine is designed for grinding both single part and series production and can be fitted with automation. With options such as
2018 National Cleaning Survey Results: When It Comes to Cleaning, Spring is Still King
March 29, 2018
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released its 2018 National Cleaning Survey, revealing that spring cleaning season is in full swing in America. Seventy-six percent of households will take part in the ritual of spring cleaning their homes this year. Millennials (38%) reported deep cleaning their homes more often
Real Alloy Announces Court Approval of Sale to Company Noteholders
March 29, 2018
BEACHWOOD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Alloy Holding, Inc. (“Real Alloy” or the “Company”) today announced that, on March 29, 2018, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of the Company to its noteholders, led by DDJ Capital Management, who submitted the previously announced “stalking horse bid” for
USA TODAY Releases First Augmented Reality App in Partnership with FLORIDA TODAY
March 29, 2018
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USA TODAY, in partnership with FLORIDA TODAY, released USA TODAY NETWORK’s first augmented reality (AR) application, 321 Launch, to bring interactive space coverage to its audience of more than 110 million. A collaboration between USA TODAY NETWORK’s national brand, USA TODAY and one of its local news
Metal/Plastic Hybrid Molding: Flexible Alternatives for Teletronics
March 29, 2018
In overmolding of plastic onto electronic components, the goal today is flexibility. Here are three real-world examples of different kinds of modular cell layouts that have been used in production. Linear cell systems produce hybrid teletronic components consisting of plastic overmolded onto a metal carrier strip. Until
Extrusion/Compounding At NPE2018: More…More…More!
March 29, 2018
More speed, flexibility and robustness. Across a gamut of extrusion applications, machine builders are introducing new machinery, components, and systems to dramatically raise the bar on productivity. W&H’s TurboClean quick-change technology for blown film is now retrofittable to certain other of the supplier’s Varex lines.