Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 11, 2024

The plant will manufacture battery cell module cases with wiring components for EV batteries, including those to be produced at NextStar Energy Inc.’s Kautex Textron is a plastic fuel tank manufacturer in Windsor serving the automotive industry, and is the only plastic fuel tank manufacturer in Canada.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 11, 2024

The plant will manufacture battery cell module cases with wiring components for EV batteries, including those to be produced at NextStar Energy’s $5 billion EV battery manufacturing plant. Kautex Textron is a plastic fuel tank manufacturer in Windsor serving the automotive industry. The project is supported by $1.5

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 20, 2024

According to Mike Maddelein, vice president of Engineering, Americas, at Adient , one of the largest automotive seat manufacturers in the world, leather as a seat material, once considered to be premium, is giving way — particularly as the industry transitions to electric vehicles — to vinyl and other plastic materials.

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Plastics News

MARCH 21, 2023

Following a review that said it overstated marketing claims around plastic bottle recycling, the American Beverage Association plans to change parts of its long-running "Every Bottle Back" advertising effort.

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Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus is showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO 2 -neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe Cologne/Hanover, 21st February 2024 – To support industrial companies with the challenges of our time, such as the transformation to Industry 4.0

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Plastic is the eco-friendly option. So why is the plastic industry leaving that argument on the table? Activists have weaponized misleading imagery to spread anti-plastic disinformation. Disinformation is destroying America's plastic industry one city at a time. Yet Americans believe plastic is problematic.

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Plastics News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

2023 could be the year when the reality of extended producer responsibility for plastics packaging in the U.S. Regulators will be considering things like surcharges on companies to fund cleanup of legacy plastic pollution or tougher rules on less recyclable materials, such as expanded polystyrene. But does anyone think the U.S.'s

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 31, 2024

With advances in technology, hot runners have many more uses today than they did years ago. They are used to eliminate the cold sprue and runner, which can save you money on scrap when regrind is not an option. You can use multiple hot drops to reduce fill pressures. Hot runner tips can have a great influence on part cosmetics.

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Plastics News

JULY 31, 2023

Plastics found Priscilla Frydryszewski, she said, not the other way around. This led to an opportunity of showcasing and using many of the marketing techniques and digital tools that I used in my past career. … Some of the best people you find are in the plastics industry."

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JUNE 27, 2023

CASE Construction Equipment has played an essential role in the innovative Beach Care Project, an envi ronmentally-friendly, coastal clean-up initiative directly involving more than 400 students and delivering ed ucational kits to more than 10,000 school children across Italy, France, Spain and the UK. tonnes of waste were collected.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 25, 2023

Photo Credit: UltiMaker UltiMaker’s Method XL was developed as a 3D printing solution for engineering applications, offering precision printing with industrial-grade materials without compromising on part size. The printer bridges the gap between desktop and industrial 3D printers by delivering a fusion of accessibility and performance.

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Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“Continental is on the road toward becoming the most progressive manufacturer in the tire industry in terms of sustainability,” said Claus Petschick, Head of Sustainability at Continental Tires. “At At the latest, we aim to use 100 per cent sustainable materials in our tire products by 2050.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 27, 2023

A Kansas plastics processor faces $292,000 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after a fatal accident that saw an employee pulled into machinery that had duct tape over its safety controls. An online database of OSHA cases said an employee had a finger amputated in that incident. OSHA said in a Jan.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Made of hard-coat anodized aluminium, Piab Modular Automation Tooling (PMAT) is lightweight and easy to assemble on-site without welding or use of special tools, making it ideal for handling materials in both the raw and finished stages of production. This feature allows parts to be handled safely in case of system interruption or failure.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 29, 2023

Westec Plastics, a custom plastic injection molder and tool builder based in Livermore, California, received the first Mantle production system. ” (Read “ Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology ” for more information.) . Westec Plastic installing its Mantle metal 3D printer.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2024

Perspectives on Sustainability in Mold Building: A Diverse Outlook Source: all images: Velosity In conversations Editorial Director, Christina Fuges, recently had with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term. Read it here.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 30, 2023

A self-draining design, iglidur high-performance plastic and stainless steel ensure an exceptionally hygienic linear guide. Cleaning with chemicals is a daily occurrence for machines in the food processing industry. Special rules apply in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A Mantle system being shipped from Mantle headquarters to Spectrum Plastics Group. Mantle, the leader in metal 3D printing technology for toolmaking, recently revealed new customers and several new case studies that illustrate how customers are automating their toolmaking with Mantle technology. Photo courtesy of Mantle.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge. Subtractive Moulds Versus Additive Moulds In conventional thermoforming, plastic sheet material is shaped over moulds to produce the finished part.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Believed to be the first learning programme of its kind, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and ENGEL UK, together with injection moulder WHS Plastics and raw material supplier Resinex, wholeheartedly backed Ian’s vision. Describing it as a “ fantastic initiative” the judges further extolled the benefits of “ using the supply chain as a training resource.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 24, 2024

Part marking solutions, including those that use lasers in the production process, enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness by aligning with sustainability goals by minimizing waste, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. s (McHenry, IL) Dot Peen Marker — manufactured in the U.S.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Waterjet cutting uses a highly pressurized stream of water to fabricate parts from more than just metal materials. Among rubber and plastic fabricators, waterjet cutting typically refers to pure waterjet cutting, which uses a highly pressurized stream of water without an abrasive material.

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SMMT

MARCH 7, 2024

Our unique modular designs mean we can meet the internal shelving and storage requirements for van fleets in any industry. These will include several products that are new for 2024, designed to make life easier for tradespeople in any industry. It’s simple to use. These come in three heights that stack easily within our racking.

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Plastics News

MAY 5, 2023

Olive oil war with a plastics angle Coke vs. Pepsi. The newest product battle is in the olive oil market, where two companies are battling over the brilliant idea of using plastic squeeze bottle packaging. I'm sure most cooks use a lot more Sriracha than if it came in a conventional glass bottle. That's old news.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 10, 2022

One of the other options to close this gap is to change consumer behaviour and reduce plastic consumption. In some cases, this is feasible and even desirable. But in other cases, it could mean sacrificing something (a piece of packaging, for example) that actually does an important job, like reducing food waste.

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Control Engineering

JULY 15, 2022

A strain-sensing smart skin developed at Rice University that uses very small structures, carbon nanotubes , to monitor and detect damage in large structures is ready for prime time. The “strain paint” first revealed by Rice in 2012 uses the fluorescent properties of nanotubes to show when a surface has been deformed by stress.

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i4.0 today

MAY 25, 2023

Relic Plastic CIC, based in Heysham, ELE Advanced Technologies, based in Colne, and City Centre Commercials, based in Liverpool, were recognised for their climate change action at the Eco Innovation awards, organised by Eco-I North West (Eco-I NW), a research and development programme to create new sustainable technologies, products and services.

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MEM

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A Midlands-based manufacturer that can trace its roots back more than 200 years is using Industry 4.0 Westley Plastics is a family-run business that specialises in taking engineering plastic products from concept and design to final manufacture, utilising its on-site design, casting and CNC machining facilities.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Whether it's revisiting pieces or catching up on missed ones, November's collection will bring you up to speed on the latest trends and advancements, inviting readers to explore a variety of industry insights. In this case study, we check in with Westminster Tool Inc. , Read the full case study. Watch the interview.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A plastic manufacturer wanted to overhaul their legacy control system to reduce inefficiencies and waste. System integration and control system migration can be especially challenging in industries that are constantly producing and cannot afford delays. Learning Objectives. Project results.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 26, 2023

Automation expertise from FANUC has supported injection moulding firm Mitre Plastics to specify a flexible six-axis robot cell during its latest project for a white goods manufacturer. With the aim of reducing cost and complexity to the existing system, we designed a self-contained industrial automation cell ,” says James.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2023

No matter what mold material you choose, always consider part design, resin, part quantity, part geometry, mold builder, molder and industry-standard mold maintenance. The phrase “production quantities” is highly subjective and often used to imply that steel tooling is the only choice.

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MEM

APRIL 12, 2023

The safe use of lithium-ion batteries, testing hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in tunnels, and the safety of hydrogen as a potential fuel for flights are just some areas where HSE scientists are safe-guarding safety during the introduction of Net Zero technologies. They have worked with policymakers, industry, and researchers around the world. “By

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 11, 2024

Using this information, companies can better evaluate sourcing, identify alternatives and even make a case when selling against offshore competitors. (2) 2) A higher percentage of plastic parts are being molded domestically. Manufacturing employment has seen unprecedented growth, making careers in the industry more desirable.

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MEM

MARCH 29, 2023

The creator of the world’s smallest and lightest low power GPS tracking technology has commissioned a Sheffield-based 3D printing firm to produce the lightweight plastic housings required to protect its pioneering bird tracking devices from diving pressure and beak damage.

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Additive Manufacturing

MAY 24, 2023

. & UTRECHT, Netherlands – UltiMaker, a global leader in 3D printing, today announces the launch of Method XL, the ultimate 3D printing solution for engineering applications, offering precision printing with industrial-grade materials without compromising on part size.

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