New initiatives launched to expand U.S. offshore wind energy

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The White House announced a new goal of 15 GW floating offshore wind energy by 2035, and new R&D funding and programs.    

Battery-electric eActros LongHaul to undergo real-world testing in 2023

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Developed by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, eActros will be tested on the road by Amazon and Rhenus, with plans for series production in 2024.

Avient completes acquisition of DSM Protective Materials

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

DSM’s Dyneema specialty fiber is the foundation of the new Avient Protective Materials business of Avient Corp.

Cost-Effective Hot Runner Leak Detection

| MoldMaking Technology

Airtect plastic leak detection solutions, distributed by Plastixs, are able to protect numerous molds operating in various machines in a molding plant, preventing catastrophic damage to a hot runner system.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Conductive Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Conductive Composites expands its portfolio of multifunctional electrically conductive composite materials with a new line of NiShield nonwovens and NiBond electrically conductive two-part structural epoxy adhesive.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Collins Aerospace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collins Aerospace identifies its extensive thermoplastics portfolio, including the display of an aircraft nacelle’s integrated curved stiffener and upper and lower longerons.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Polytek Development Corp.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Endurance Technologies brand, Custom Polymer Designs, demonstrates CPD 2110A/9234B capabilities in the Composites One and Closed Mold Alliance Demo Zone, alongside featured Polytek-brand tooling board.  

Gazechim Group partners with Aerovac-Composites One

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Gazechim will be a European distribution partner for Aerovac-Composites One’s process materials.

GRP Solutions appointed Airtech distributor in U.K. and Ireland

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

GRP Solutions will distribute Airtech’s vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials.

Raise3D releases 32 new industrial filaments for carbon fiber 3D printer

| CompositesWorld

E2CF 3D printer continues to support fiber-reinforced part printing with 32 new filament options from 16 global filament manufacturers.  

AkzoNobel Appoints Director of Powder Coatings

| Products Finishing

Jeff Jirak is assuming the role of director of Powder Coatings business at AkzoNobel.

How to Prepare for the Rise of AM in Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold builders should consider investing in three key areas to take advantage of the opportunities 3D printing presents.

Chemical and Mechanical Recycling Can Coexist. Will They?

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Emerging technologies present advantages and challenges

Milliken Starts Production of New PP Clarifier Plant

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Milliken’s Blacksburg, S.C., plant will allow company to double production of Millad NX 8000.

ANCA Introduces Tool Loading System for Medical Drills

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

ANCA’s dental drill loading kit includes tailored RoboMate pallets for FX machines using a FANUC 200iD robot loader.

PPG gana premios R&D 100 por pinturas antimicrobianas y antivirales

| Products Finishing México

Los recubrimientos galardonados de PPG matan continuamente virus y bacterias, incluido el virus responsable del COVID-19.

Dow and Mura Plan Europe's Largest Chemical Recycling Plant

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New facility intended to scale up feedstock for recycled PE packaging.

6K Additive Partners With Incodema3D for Powder Supply, Recycling

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

6K Additive says its nickel alloy 625 powder surpassed every quality measure in tests performed by Incodema3D.

Boring Series Features Modular Components for Flexible Cutting

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Walter says its Precision Boring XT tools yield high surface finishes and are up to three times more reliable and flexible than comparable models.

Choosing and Troubleshooting Copper Electroplating Processes

| Products Finishing

Learn more on this inexpensive and highly efficient process.

Velo3D Qualifies M300 Tool Steel for Use in Sapphire Printers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company says the high-strength alloy combined with Velo3D’s end-to-end solution can improve the lifetime of tooling inserts and enhance manufacturing throughput for automotive manufacturers.

A Decade Side by Side

| Modern Machine Shop

This year’s show celebrates 10 years of co-location between IMTS and Hannover Messe.