Dow Chemical, MVP introduce polyurethane-enabled LRTM process

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transportation industry solution decreases LRTM injection times using specialized three-component material chemistry and fully automated injection unit with Fast Flow LRTM process.  

Stratolaunch completes first flight with Talon-A separation vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eighth flight for the composites-intensive Roc aircraft, and first captive carry flight with TA-0, validates aerodynamic predictions, continues to advance hypersonic flight.  

Hexagon Composites subsidiaries announce new CNG, hydrogen orders and agreements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Purus and Hexagon Agility are to supply Type IV hydrogen systems and CNG Mobile Pipeline modules, respectively, for customers in Israel, France and Portugal.  

New Solid End Mills Assortment Applicable for Cutting Molds, Dies

| MoldMaking Technology

The CoroMill Dura from Sandvik Coromant offers flexible roughing and finishing in multiple materials for all application types.  

Concept Integrity eVTOL completes successful second test flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber prototype, developed by partners Umiles Next and Tecnalia, took to the skies in its first free flight intended to determine its feasibility operating in urban environments.  

Kordsa reports sustainable company growth in Q3 2022

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Product line expansion, sustainability initiatives, and new collaborations and awards increases advanced materials growth for the textiles company.  

Gardner Business Index - September 2022: 49.1

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

September Index drops below 50 for first time since July 2020. 
#economics

Comprehensive Optical Inspection for PET Preforms

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Delta Engineering teams with Intravis to inspect preform mouth, body, thread and color.

Overall Organizational Effectiveness: How Do You Know?

Miles Free | Production Machining

Sales are great! I think. How do you know unless you can compare to your peers? PMPA’s Business Trends Report can help.

Nueva botella de PET reciclado sin etiqueta 1SKIN, de Sidel

| Plastics Technology México

Sidel diseñó el envase 1SKIN para ayudar a sus clientes a alcanzar sus objetivos en materia de sostenibilidad e impulsar las ventas de productos de alta gama.

NUM Launches CNC Platform With Enhanced Machine Control

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

FlexiumPro enables control of up to 32 axes and/or spindles, up to 32 machining channels and sub-nanometer interpolation capabilities.

5 Things CNC Operators Must Know About Sizing Adjustments

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

For CNC operators, sizing adjustment is an essential skill. Keep these points in mind when training new CNC users.

Rollomatic Laser-Cutting System Machines Large PCD Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The LaserSmart 810XL features a powerful laser source that has been designed for PCD tools and other ultra-hard materials up to 12" in diameter.

Powder Coat MDF for an Enviable Finished Product

| Products Finishing

Cabinet maker says powder coating on wood offers more benefits.

Pedidos manufactureros continúan en expansión en octubre de 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En octubre de 2022, el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros se mantuvo por arriba de los 50 puntos por vigésimo séptimo mes consecutivo.

Phillips Precision presenta el sistema Cross-Member

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo Cross-Member, de Phillips Precision, es parte del sistema de fijación Inspection Arsenal, solución que da la vuelta a cualquier pinza o prensa.

LanzaTech Develops Specialized Biocatalysts to Produces Ethylene from CO2 in a Continuous Process

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This ‘breakthrough discovery replaces the barrel with synthetic biology, addressing one of the chemical industry’s largest carbon emitters.  

Small, Agile Mold Builder Keeps Speed and Accuracy at the Forefront

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Michigan-based Zero Tolerance tests the limits of moldmaking and molding with teamwork and technology that permits changes on the fly.

Aditivos de estabilización Bruggolen R para reciclados de poliolefina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Brüggemann presentó durante la Feria K los aditivos de Bruggolen R que ofrecen buenas propiedades mecánicas y de procesamiento, incluso sin material virgen.

Coperion instalará sistema de reciclaje químico de PMMA en Renov8

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante la feria K 2022 se firmó un contrato entre Coperion y Renov8 para instalar una planta de reciclaje químico de polimetilmetacrilato en Kezad Polymers Park, Abu Dhabi.

Insight Polymers Expands Advanced Compounding Facilities

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

New twin-screw extrusion line further expands high temperature process capabilities and a configuration of screw elements  that enables reactive extrusion.

Greenleaf-360 Solid Carbide End Mills for Increased Tool Life, Productivity

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The submicron grade is said to provide great toughness and wear resistance that offers customers one grade that can be applied in many different applications.