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ABC Technologies to Acquire Windsor Mold Group Technologies
| MoldMaking Technology
The Tier One automotive supplier with compounding and blow molding machine capabilities adds the 50-year-old molder and moldmaker.
U.S. Navy approves full-rate production for Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The decision is expected to increase production to more than 20 heavy-lift composites-intensive helicopters annually in the coming years.
Natilus partners with Janicki for blended wing autonomous aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Tier 1 supplier will design, fabricate and provide quality assurance of primary composite structures for the Natilus N3.8T prototype, to be used for air freight transport.
ZeroAvia receives CAA approval for next phase of hydrogen-electric test flights
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ZeroAvia closed off 2022 by securing Part 21 permit to fly for retrofitted Dornier 228, following successful ground testing campaign.
Research Identifies Enzymes to Break Down PET
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Bioinformatics demonstrates potential to advance processes in chemical recycling.
Celanese to ‘Shine’ at CES 2023 with Expanded Portfolio of Materials
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
With it acquisition of DuPont’s engineering resins, Celanese’s resin solutions for automotive electrification, e-mobility and consumer electronics are plentiful.
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AM 101: What Is Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)? (Includes Video)
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Hot isostatic pressing has long been used for metal castings, but is now being applied as a valuable method for closing porosity in metal 3D printed parts.
Winona Powder Coating Unveils New System
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Winona Powder Coating has announced the recent installation of a Gema Magic powder coating system.
PPG Appoints Multiple Employees to Leadership Roles
| Products Finishing
PPG has appointed several employees within to new leadership positions.
Episode 40: Sarah Cox, NASA
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Sarah Cox, materials engineer at NASA, talks about her experience at NASA working with composites in the space travel space.
Milliken logra la calificación dorada de EcoVadis
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Por su compromiso ambiental, Milliken consiguió la distinción Oro 2022 de EcoVadis, un calificador de sostenibilidad empresarial.
Hentzen Coatings Expands in Kansas
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Hentzen Coatings acquires new warehouse space to better serve Great Plains Manufacturing’s growing customer base.
Trexel Announces New CEO
| Plastics Technology
Levi Kishbaugh, who has been at Trexel since 1999 and most recently served as VP of Engineering at the company, replaces fomer CEO Brian Bechard who passed away suddenly last August.
Paperless Parts anuncia mejoras en su visor de piezas en 3D
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El visor de piezas 3D actualizado de Paperless Parts impulsa la colaboración con partes interesadas como operarios, proveedores de herramientas, proveedores de materias primas y empresas de acabados.
Velo3D Hires of New Executive Vice President of Operations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Brad Kreger will oversee production and lead all operations activities at Velo3D, including global logistics, manufacturing, quality and procurement.
Powder Coating Institute Accepting Applications for 2023 Scholarship Program
| Products Finishing
The Powder Coating Institute is accepting applications for 2023.
Pronósticos para la industria manufacturera de México en 2023
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La industria manufacturera en México representa más de 18 % del PIB y es el principal sector exportador con 87 %.
Walter Offers New Solid-Carbide Taps for Blind-Hole Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Walter’s TC388 Supreme and TC389 Supreme feature patent-pending cutting geometries that fully shear off the root of the chip when reversing, thus minimizing torque peaks.
Shop Moves to Aerospace Machining With Help From ERP
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Coastal Machine is an oil and gas shop that pivoted to aerospace manufacturing with the help of an ERP system that made the certification process simple.
Washdown Tool Efficiently Washes Away Chips Between Machining Cycles
| MoldMaking Technology
The in-between-processes device introduced by Jergens provides a 360º spray of coolant flow at scheduled intervals, shortening cleaning time and supporting long machining cycles.
Word Games: What’s a ‘Hybrid’?
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Any molder will tell you there’s a difference in working with electric vs. hydraulic drives. Servohydraulic is still hydraulic; a hybrid machine is something different. Imprecise use of terms causes needless confusion.
Manufacturer Automates Quality Control Gaging of Surgical Drills
| Modern Machine Shop
By replacing manual micrometers with a robotic system, this contract manufacturer reduced manual labor and improved reliable data collection.