Recently added articles from Plastics Technology:
Twin-sheet thermoforming saves lives.(starting up: industry & technology news)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Around 4300 new mine-resistant (MRAP) all-terrain vehicles (M-ATVs) will be delivered to the U.S. Armed Forces with blast-resistant floors to protect against improved explosive devices (IEDs). Urgently needed in Afghanistan, the new M-ATVs, built by Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., use ...
Xaloy buys Spirex.(starting up: industry & technology news)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Xaloy, Inc., New Castle, Pa., has acquired Spirex Corp., Youngstown, Ohio. The purchase strengthens Xaloy's portfolio in plasticating systems, including ...
Incoe & Beaumont to represent each other.(starting up: industry & technology news)
Nov 01, 2009 ... Incoe Corp., Troy, Mich., and Beaumont Technologies, Inc. (BTI), Erie, Pa., have agreed to allow each to sell the other's products. Incoe supplies hot-runner systems, and BTI offers melt-balancing technology based on its Melt Flipper concept. BTI previously ...
Assess extrusion knowledge online for free.(starting up: industry & technology news)
Nov 01, 2009 ... A new, free online Gap Analysis Test can assess your employees' knowledge of single- and twin-screw extrusion. Eighty-four questions benchmark general machine and processing knowledge plus safety, quality, materials, tooling, controls, ...
3D Systems launches rapid parts service.(starting up: industry & technology news)
Nov 01, 2009 ... 3D Systems Corp., Rock Hill, S.C., a supplier of 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and rapid manufacturing equipment and materials, has acquired Acu-Cast Technologies, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., a provider of prototyping services. Acu-Cast has 15 stereolithography systems, one selective laser ...