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TMEH is the former Tool & Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook; an encyclopedic reference source originally comprised of nine volumes, a desk edition, dictionary, thesaurus and other derivative works that span major manufacturing technologies and processes. It is being digitized and released in a new peer-reviewed and validated WIKI environment.

Plastics, Composites & Coatings Community

 

The Plastics, Composites & Coatings Community is SME's home for engineers and manufacturing professionals involved in manufacturing processes of plastics, composites, and additive finishing and coatings technology. The community offers opportunities for SME members with like interests to connect, learn from one another and collaborate to further manufacturing knowledge and education.

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Low-Friction Coating and Corrosion Protection Delivered with One Nanocomposite MaterialLow-Friction Coating and Corrosion Protection Delivered with One Nanocomposite Material

The new material is suitable for the coating of metals and metal alloys, such as steel, aluminium or magnesium.

Scientists Hatch Plan to Recycle Eggshells into PlasticScientists Hatch Plan to Recycle Eggshells into Plastic

The biodegradable composite material is being lined up to make egg boxes, to serve as a practical example of closed-loop recycling.

Ford and Dow Studying Carbon-Fiber Composites in High-Volume Auto ProductionFord and Dow Studying Carbon-Fiber Composites in High-Volume Auto Production

Joint venture means Ford could start using components made from advanced carbon-fiber composites in its vehicle lineup before the end of this decade.

Cargo Composites will Establish New Facility in South Carolina

The manufacturer of composite air cargo containers will invest $700,000 to establish its new headquarters and assembly facility.  

 

Virginia Adds Plastics Industry Jobs Through Two Expansions

One company will invest $16.5 million to expand its manufacturing operation, while another is investing $67.25 million to expand its operations and establish a new distribution center.

2012 SME Annual Conference2012 SME Annual Conference

June 3 - 5, 2012

Cleveland, Ohio

RAPID 2012 Conference & ExpositionRAPID 2012 Conference & Exposition

May 22 - 25, 2012 

Atlanta, Georgia

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