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  • September 2024

    • September 2024

    Modix
    The Modix Mama-1700 prints large parts using standard pellets.
    Additive Manufacturing

    Modix printer uses standard pellets

    David Tillett
    Sept. 26, 2024
    The Mama-1700 can complete large parts in a shorter time and at a lower cost than filament printers.
    BigRep
    BigRep's Altra 280 printer is designed for large parts.
    Additive Manufacturing

    BigRep printer handles large parts with precision

    David Tillett
    Sept. 24, 2024
    The Altra 280 is designed for ease of use and can be equipped with up to four extruders.
    Boy Machines Inc.
    Injection molding machine makers say that customers are increasingly inquiring about biomaterials, like the material Boy used on one of its presses to form these cups.
    Recycling

    Focus on recycling solutions within reach: Talking Points

    Karen Hanna
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Maybe we should stop holding our breath for a magic recyclable material that fixes everything, and seek improvements we can attain.
    Maguire
    Maguire has added features to its Ultra dryers.
    Product Innovations

    Maguire adds features to Ultra vacuum dryers

    David Tillett
    Sept. 20, 2024
    Pit Stop streamlines the drying process, while Auto Batch calculates dispensing weight to save energy and material.
    Anca’s six-axis MicroX Ultra grinding machine offers volume production of nano and micro cutting tools down to a diameter of 0.03mm.
    Molds & Tooling

    Anca offers precision for micro tools

    Sept. 19, 2024
    The MicroX Ultra allows for volume production of cutting tools with nanometer resolution.

    More content from September 2024

    Sikora
    Sikora's Laser Pro series is designed to measure hoses and tubes accurately.
    Extrusion

    Sikora Laser Pro provides accurate quality control

    David Tillett
    Sept. 18, 2024
    It detects and reports contamination and irregularities of extruded hoses in real time.
    Break Machinery Srl
    Break Machinery has expanded its line of Duo screen changers with the addition of the 7000 DS Twin and 5600 DS Twin.
    Recycling

    Duo filters prevent interruptions to melt filter operation

    Ron Shinn
    Sept. 17, 2024
    Break Machinery updates line with bigger filters, available through ADG Solutions.
    Mecademic
    The Mecademic Meca500-OBS has a black coating to minimize reflections.
    Manufacturing

    Mecademic robot minimizes reflection

    David Tillett
    Sept. 17, 2024
    The Meca500-OBS has a black coating to improve safety and reduce inaccuracy in demanding environments.
    Arburg Inc.
    Arburg technicians meet at the company’s Rocky, Hill, Conn., facility. The OEM's teams at its facilities in the U.S. and Germany can help customers work through processing issues, including any challenges they might be experiencing with running new or unfamiliar materials.
    Manufacturing

    Biomaterials draw interest, but supply chain is weak

    Karen Hanna
    Sept. 16, 2024
    Regulations might stimulate market, which is seeing growing demand, despite low supply.
    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
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    Manufacturing

    PLASTICS: Introducing an exciting new event

    Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)
    Sept. 13, 2024
    The National Plastics Conference will provide an industrywide forum for learning and collaboration.
    Jumbo Steel
    Jumbo Steel's Auto Boxer quickly and efficiently packs straws.
    Product Innovations

    Auto Boxer packs straws efficiently

    David Tillett
    Sept. 13, 2024
    The Jumbo Steel system reduces labor, manufacturing and transportation costs.