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.