Material News Front end carrier removes metal from the equation February 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart The front end carrier in the new Golf 7 is completely made from plastic. This is reportedly the first without metal reinforcement and was developed with extensive CAE and simulation work.Replacing the previous polypropylene hybrid part with an all-plastic part required use of not only an engineering plastic in the form of Ultramid B3WG8 (a […] Read more »
Material News Injection-blow molding combination delivers February 11, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Injection and blow molding combine in the production of a resonator molded from polyamide materials. The internal (ID) section injection molded in the first step is then overmolded to form the external (OD) section via blow molding. The resonator is used in 2012 model Ford Fusion and Escape models using the OEM’s 2.0-L Ecoboost engine. […] Read more »
Machinery News Pure production efficiency: ARBURG at Chinaplas February 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Cost-efficient: Injection moulding solutions for high quality and minimum unit costs Flexible: Individually designed Allrounders with electric, hybrid or hydraulic drive technology Versatile: Medical and packaging technology, multi-component and LSR injection moulding Lossburg. With three exhibits, Arburg is presenting different facets of the overarching topic of “Production efficiency” at the Chinaplas in Guangzou: with energy-efficient […] Read more »
Industry Vero Software acquires SURFCAM from Surfware, Inc. February 9, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Vero Software, the world’s largest and number one CAM specialist is pleased to announce the acquisition of the SURFCAM assets from Surfware, Inc., a US based software specialist responsible for the development of SURFCAM and the award-winning TRUEMill technology. Commenting on the acquisition, Richard Smith, CEO of Vero Software says, “Across the enlarged Group, the […] Read more »
Market News PVC buyers prefer local markets in India, Turkey February 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Import PVC prices to India and Turkey have been steadily firming up since mid November last year in line with the global upward trend, as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis. Nevertheless, buying interest towards these rising import offers has been limited, particularly in recent weeks because buyers have shifted their attention to the local […] Read more »
Category Menu Powertrain Technology Moves to the Forefront February 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart Never in the history of the automobile have engineers worked so hard to use so little fuel. With a 54.5mpg corporate average fuel economy mandate looming in the next 12 years, all have begun development of new technologies that will help cut gasoline consumption. Many new engines now employ direct injection fuel delivery, cylinder deactivation, […] Read more »
Recycling News Bulgarian recycling industry pitted against the newly imposed sanctions February 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart SOFIA : The fresh sanctions imposed by the Bulgarian Government on the recycling companies have evoked widespread criticism and protests. The Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) has gone to the extent of writing an open letter to the President and other government officials to voice their protest. The new law insists that the companies with office […] Read more »
Recycling News Microsoft Corp files suit against Arizona Electronics Recycler February 8, 2013 by plasticsinfomart NEW YORK: Software conglomerate Microsoft Corp has filed a suit against Arizona based E-Waste Harvesters Inc., and its owner Earl Campbell for alleged selling of unauthorized copies of its software. Microsoft alleges that the electronic recycling company advertised that the computers it sells come pre-installed with Microsoft software. Microsoft had earlier in June 2012 warned […] Read more »
