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.

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.

MT Community Reconnects at IMTS 2022

| Additive Manufacturing

We’re back, better and implementing digital technology.

Rekkie AR Ski Goggles Made Possible With 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #53

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

When the electronics enclosure key to these AR goggles proved difficult to mold, 3D printing allowed the inventors to keep the complexity — while also making improvements for assembly and user experience. 
#electronics

Association of Plastics Recyclers Recognizes Cavitated PE Technology

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Void Technologies’ VO+ PE Masterbatch Technology Achieves Critical Guidance Recognition

Machining Questions? Ask the Expert

| Modern Machine Shop

Meet John Miller, CNC expert and MMS’ newest columnist. In his new column, Miller’s Edge, he’ll answer reader questions about machining. Submit your questions today! 

Swinburne AIR Hub partners with NIAR to drive local, international aerospace innovations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration will focus on digitization of aerospace composites, advanced manufacturing technologies and specialized simulation capabilities to pave the way for cleaner, greener, more affordable aviation.  

SPE Automotive Division names winners for 51st annual Innovation Awards competition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ten category winners, the Vehicle Engineering Team Award and the reveal of the Lifetime Achievement Award winner were announced at the in-person event, acknowledging numerous composite innovations.  

Archer Aviation sets ambitious target to build 250 eVTOLs in 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With its upcoming unveiling of the composite Midnight eVTOL, Archer Aviation forecasts a rapid production ramp-up in the following years.  

Addman Acquires Harbec Inc.

| MoldMaking Technology

Purchase unlocks injection molding and end-to-end polymer product lifestyle services, while combining industry-leading engineering talent.  

PRF Composite Materials introduces RP570 FR eXpress cure prepreg system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ultra-fast, fire-retardant formulation targets snap cure press molding of structural components.  

Boston Materials secures $12 million from new investors, expands Z-axis composites growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The investment will enable the high-performance materials company to further expand product offerings for customers across consumer electronics, electric vehicles and fuel cell applications.  

Contract Wire EDM Services Meet Prototype, Production Mold Demands

| MoldMaking Technology

As an exclusive EDM services provider, Xact Wire EDM specializes in working with hardened and pre-hardened metals, as well as a variety of molds for a range of applications.  

BAE Systems name AMZ Manufacturing, Leading Technology Composites Suppliers of the Year

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Annual “Partner2Win” Symposium awarded 25 suppliers and 34 “Partner2Win” medals recognizing high performance and global competitiveness.  

OCSiAl graphene nanotubes enhance dielectric properties of GFRP pipes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Nanotubes grant permanent, uniform anti-static properties and are compatible with most resin types and manufacturing processes, enabling composite pipe use in high-risk facilities.  

Virgin Galactic announces primary suppliers for Delta class spaceships

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bell Textron Inc. and Qarbon Aerospace are slated to manufacture major subassemblies — flight control surfaces, complex composite components and more — for the next-gen spaceships.  

National Institute for Metalworking Skills Launches Employer Engagement Process

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

NIMS’ five-step method establishes effective and focused on-the-job training in a short period of time.  
#workforcedevelopment

Additive Engineering Solutions announces new director of business development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Andy Bridge fills the newly created position to support AES’ LFAM technology growth initiatives, bringing years of experience in composite tooling.  

Advancing the Mold With New Technologies

| MoldMaking Technology

This roundup is full of products and services that help answer concerns and meet needs for the industry. Featured in this roundup are hot runners, mold components, mold materials and more.

Addman Acquires Harbec

| Plastics Technology

The metalworking and metal and polymer additive manufacturing collective formed in 2020 has purchased the 45-yr-old injection molder and moldmaker.

Custom Manufactured Core Pins, Punches, Blades and Sleeves

| Plastics Technology

Precision ground to ±0.000050 in, the components come in lengths up to 14 in with tip diameters as small as 0.002 in.

Nissan obtiene certificado “Hecho en México” para sus plantas A1 y A2

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las plantas A1 y A2 de Nissan en Aguascalientes obtuvieron el certificado “Hecho en México” para sus productos manufacturados.