When it comes to useful tools that can enhance teamwork efficiency, we usually think of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. However, for the plastic part and mold designers, general-purpose […]
SPE CAROLINA SECTION invites all SPE Members to attend a PRESENTATION ON “FLAKE SCAN” RAPID ANALYSIS
The presentation will be by Nikolas Wolf, of Sesotec Summary Designed from the ground-up as a quality check for bottle flake, the Flake Scan quickly scans and displays the count […]
SPE Announces Formation of DEI Advisory Board
SPE has formed an Advisory Board to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the Society and the plastics industry. Through the formation of this Advisory Board, SPE intends to […]
A Big Step for Foaming Simulation: Bubble Shrinkage No Longer Unpredictable
By Barry Pai, Engineer at Product R&D Division of CoreTech System (Moldex3D) In the plastic foaming injection process, the supercritical fluid (N2 or CO2) and the melt are firstly mixed […]
Fast Radius and Rawlings Partner to Develop Innovative Baseball Glove, the REV1X
Fast Radius, a digital manufacturing company, has partnered with Rawlings and 3D printing company Carbon to manufacture the major baseball brand’s newest release, the REV1X glove. This glove features innovative […]
New Dual Zone Hot Sprue Bushing from Melt Design
The Equatemp® Dual Zone Sprue Bushing from Melt Design Inc. (MDI) is a recently added addition to the company’s patented Equatemp® line of internally heated sprue bushings. The […]
Creating Worker Opportunity in a New Era of Automation: Autodesk Explores Skills Development & The Future of Work
By Joe Speicher Even before the pandemic, businesses across the globe were embracing automation as a solution to the skills shortages facing so many industries. The arrival of COVID-19 accelerated […]
HASCO cycle counters for high-temperature applications
The new mechanical cycle counters A5730HT/… and A57300HT/… mark a further addition to the HASCO counter range. They are used wherever there is a need to monitor process data. As […]
Long-running Problem of Ear-flow Simulation Solved by Groundbreaking Viscosity Model
By Ivor Tseng, Scientist at R&D Division, Moldex3D Injection molding is the most common manufacturing process for producing plastic parts. Though the molding technology is well-developed, there is a long-running […]
Xometry Launches Instant Quoting for Binder Jet 3D Printing Metals
Xometry, Inc., a leading AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing, announced today the availability of instant quoting on metal binder jetting, a popular metal 3D printing process, in its Instant Quoting […]
