Fiber-reinforced Pocan E compounds range highlights tracking resistance, insulation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rating in the highest insulation class, the short glass fiber-reinforced PBT range from Lanxess is especially suited to compact electrical and electronic assemblies, and EVs.  
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Collins Aerospace demonstrates new thermoplastic composites capabilities

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Collins Aerospace in Almere has produced a 7-meter raceway for the Clean Sky 2 MFFD lower fuselage using novel CCM and tooling technology while the Riverside facility in the U.S. advances AFP and welding as part of global strategy for more sustainable airframes.

Solvay launches LTM 350 low-temperature composite tooling prepreg 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber epoxy prepreg sets new standards in cost-efficient composite tooling with fast layup, fast initial cure and short post-cure cycles.  

Metal 3D Printing Technology Targeting Moldmaking is Launched

| MoldMaking Technology

Mantle announces the commercial launch and availability of its metal 3D printing technology, eliminating or reducing operations traditionally required to make precise, durable steel tool components.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: PPG

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

PPG Semco offers a range of products intended to store, mix, dispense and apply specialty chemicals like component adhesives, sealants, encapsulants and more.

MC Machinery to Host Grand Opening for Southeast Technology Center Oct. 6

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

Catered food and machine demonstrations — including lasers, EDMs, press brakes and automation systems — will celebrate the opening of the 16,000-square-foot facility.  

MultiPin Actuator Supports Multiple Valve Gate Nozzle Interconnections

| MoldMaking Technology

The INCOE pneumatic MultiPin valve gate actuator has a user-friendly valve pin quick coupling and can accept up to four gate valves. 

on EV Work Trucks, Diesels, the New Range Rover, Stamping, Stylish Sustainability, & Thor

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

The VW ID. Buzz is more than cool. . .diesels aren’t particularly popular in the U.S. but Europe is different. . .the New Range Rover reviewed. . .GM spends on stamping. . .the potential autonomous future. . .Conti’s sensor suite. . .IAC creates a green gown. . .NVIDIA announces Thor. . .

MMT Ask the Expert: Hot Runner Benefits and the Fundamentals of Maintenance and Refurbishment

| MoldMaking Technology

In this next portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Derrick Hennebicque answers some FAQs about the advantages of hot runner systems and refurbishment strategies. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.

NiKlad Eco HP: una solución sostenible de níquel electroless

| Products Finishing México

NiKlad Eco HP, de MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, tiene un bajo contenido de metal y alto contenido de fósforo lo que permite ofrecer un proceso sostenible de níquel autocatalítico, también conocido como níquel electroless.

Print Toner Gets New Life in Asphalt

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Resin from used Canon toner cartridges is being used in asphalt mixes.

Sistema automatizado de control de fluidos metalmecánicos de Centric Technologies

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Centric Technologies, el sistema Will-Fill se conecta a un proveedor de agua y aceite, lo que elimina la necesidad de llenado y ajuste manual.

New Leadership Roles at Vibrantz Technologies

| Products Finishing

Vibrantz Technologies is shifting executive roles as Scott Becker retires as president of the Color Solutions division.

Advanced Fiberglass Industries: Composites enable innovation

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

With decades of composites design and fabrication experience, Dubai-based AFI turns problems into solutions.

Updated Brand Simplifies Company's Offerings to Light Industrial Customers

| Products Finishing

Updated PPG brand seeks to simplify the company's offerings to light industrial customers through liquid coatings, powder coatings, allied products and service.

Updated Machine Control Launches at K 2022

| Plastics Technology

Boy will introduce the Alpha 6 control for its injection molding machines in Düsseldorf as a preplacement for the Procan Alpha 4.

Non-Contact Blue-Laser Measurement System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Laser Contour Check provides high-precision measurement of various tool parameters on cylindrical tools with diameters from 1 to 52 mm.

Advanced Copolymeric Flame Retardants for E/E Market

| Plastics Technology

FRX’s Nofia CO6010-EX is designed for PC, PC/ABS and PC/ASA applications.  

Tornos Tsugami con alta precisión y corte resistente

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En IMTS, Tsugami compartió con nosotros las características técnicas del torno de cabezal deslizante Tsugami SS38MH-5AX y del torno tipo suizo BW329Z.

Extrusion-Grade PC Copolymers for Wall & Ceiling Panels in Passenger Trains, Subways, Trams

| Plastics Technology

SABIC’s newly developed PC copolymers LNP Elcress FST2734E and its biobased version Elcrin FST2734EB boast high flame resistance and low smoke toxicity.

PT México hará presencia en Colombiaplast

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La edición XI de Colombiaplast, que se realizará del del 26 al 30 de septiembre en Bogotá, abordará soluciones sustentables para la industria del plástico. Visite al equipo de Plastics Technology México en el stand 2304.

Aplicaciones de realidad aumentada en metrología de Polyworks

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En IMTS 2022, Polyworks realizó una demostración de una aplicación de realidad aumentada llevada a la metrología.