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"Crazy" Tools from Mikron Expand Capabilities
| Modern Machine Shop
Despite past challenges of the pandemic, Mikron Tool's R&D department runs at full speed, developing efficient machining of demanding materials in the micron range.
Reorganized ColombiaPlast Concludes
| Plastics Technology
Newly organized in part by Messe Düsseldorf North America, the show drew more than 36,000 visitors to Bogota to see 207 exhibitors from 17 countries.
Collins Aerospace Chooses PrintSky for Flight Actuation Project
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
PrintSky will use its expertise to develop flight actuation systems that can resist mechanical loads, dissipate heat emitted by the components, and be tight and insensible to electromagnetic disturbances.
Curing Ecoat at Lower Temperatures
| Products Finishing
Recent innovations in ecoat technology allow for an expanded bake window to enable the curing of diverse substrates of varying thicknesses.
Arkema Aims to Improve Recycling of Powder Coatings
| Products Finishing
Arkema joins a consortium of companies pledged to exploring the recyclability of postconsumer PET plastics.
Energy-Efficient Bottle Blowing with PCR
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At K 2022 this month, W. Müller is presenting a system for PCR processing in a three-layer coextrusion, using an energy-saving barrel-heating system.
Toray Composite Materials America to double Torayca T1100 production capacity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The upgrade to the company’s Decatur, Alabama, carbon fiber plant is set to begin April 2023 in order to support rising demand in defense applications.
Siemens Gamesa, Airborne collaborate on automation of wind turbine blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Joint efforts combine years of expertise in the manufacture of wind turbine blades, composite processing and automation to scale up operations.
Hexcel HexPly M9.6 prepregs receive type approval for marine use
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Third-party certification guarantees lightweight composite quality, performance and consistency for more sustainable marine vessels.
Valve Gate Nozzle, Stack Mold Innovations Address Thin-Wall Injection Molding
| MoldMaking Technology
Oerlikon launches the new Xp series of valve gate nozzles, engineered to significantly improve the overall aesthetic of finished parts, while patent-pending stack molds feature more user-friendly attributes.
Evco Plastics Expansion Adds 12th Facility, Reaches 117,000 Square Feet
| MoldMaking Technology
The campus is expanding for the second time in three years to meet increased demand in plastic injection molding. New equipment is to be added, as well as additional storage for molds and finished parts.
on Swedish Design, AAA and AEB, EV Readiness, Kia EV6, Rice for Tires, Calm Bentley, & Fueling Vehicles
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
People like Swedish designs. . .AAA finds automatic emergency braking lacking. . .EV readiness around the world. . .the Kia EV6 and addressing carbon emissions. . .Using ag waste for EV tires. . . Bentley creates calm SUV. . . What people want when fueling/charging
Matrix Composite Materials Co. celebrates 25 years
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since 1997 the U.K.-based company has increasingly developed its reputation as a materials distributor for companies Armacell, Hexcel and Sicomin.
3D Printed Brake Panel for the Rail Industry: The Cool Parts Show #52
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, laser powder bed fusion simplifies the manufacturing of air brake panels for light rail systems made by Wabtec.
The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Maintenance
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Here we spotlight the Maintenance block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference – for the next-level mold manufacturer – November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
America Makes Names New Executive Committee Members
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The committee will advise on matters concerning technical scope, membership value, ecosystem and partnership strategies, education and training.
Solutions for Metal Contaminants in Plastic Feed Streams
| Plastics Technology
At K Show 2022, Bunting will present technology for separating metal from recycled plastic feed.
Air-Actuated Back-Spotfacing is Now an Option
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
A coolant-actuated, back-spotfacing tool design is now available in an air-actuated version for machines that don’t offer through-tool coolant delivery or parts that can’t be machined using coolant.
Five-Axis Laser Machining Makes Digital Mold Textures Possible
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold manufacturers using laser technology can play a vital role in brand protection, recyclability and traceability efforts with new digital mold textures.
AkzoNobel presentará sistema de entrenamiento virtual para aplicar pintura en aeronaves
| Products Finishing México
AkzoNobel presentará una nueva tecnología de realidad virtual que facilita la capacitación para futuros aplicadores de pintura del sector aeroespacial y ayuda a mejorar las habilidades de los pintores experimentados.
OEM Moves From Automation Implementation to Refinement
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Automating challenging parts for full-weekend automation requires substantial process refinements that can significantly boost throughput.
Digital Tool Management System for Small Manufacturers
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
TDM Systems Inc.’s software enables the use of different communication options with production machines to implement an automated transfer of tool data directly to the machine control.