Scott Bader acquires Satyen Polymers, enhances commitment to Indian customers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the agreement, India-based Scott Bader Pvt. Ltd. will assume responsibilities for direct sales and marketing for all resin and gelcoat products, bring composites and adhesives to Indian market.  

Parametric Design Software Drives Mold Manufacturing Automation and Efficiency

| MoldMaking Technology

Tebis America’s third release of Tebis 4.1 features new interactive features for the everyday mold builder at IMTS 2022, including complete collision control and faster programming.  

Hexagon Acquires TST Tooling Software Technology LLC

| MoldMaking Technology

The master reseller of VISI and PEPS software in the U.S. and Canada will be consolidated within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division.  

National Composites Centre wild water champion spearheads project for U.K.’s first sustainable kayak

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A wild water kayak, made from composite materials and manufactured using Recyclamine technology, presents new solutions for sustainability and a challenge for graduate engineering team.  

Anisoprint expands global presence, announces exclusive partnership with Systemcreate

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Systemcreate is a technology provider that will now exclusively distribute Anisoprint’s continuous fiber coextrusion technology and Composer system in Japan.

K Goes Platinum in 2022

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

When it comes to the plastics industry’s biggest international trade shows, only the triennial K show looks to evade the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic as it marks 70 years.

From Injection Mold Venting to Runnerless Micro Molds: MMT's Top-Viewed June Content

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

The MoldMaking Technology team has compiled a list of the top-viewed June content based on analytics. This month, we covered an array of topics including injection mold venting, business strategies and runnerless micro molds. Take a look at what you might have missed!
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Outgassing and Powder Coating Defects

| Products Finishing

Having trouble with bubbles forming during curing? Verney Denerville of TIGER Drylac discusses proper outgassing procedures. 

United Grinding, Titans of CNC Offer Free Online Education

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

The Grinding Academy will offer free online courses to teach and train the next generation of machinists.
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Motivated Leader Helps Others Improve Tech Skillsets

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Emerging Leader Joel Antipuna Jr. worked his way up at Rosenberger North America with his hunger for more responsibility and his aptitude to comprehend the technical and leadership aspects of his job.
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High-performance, high-detail continuous 3D-printed carbon fiber parts

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Since 2014, Mantis Composites has built its customer and R&D capabilities specifically toward design, printing and postprocessing of highly engineered aerospace and defense parts.

Nova Issues its Eighth Annual Sustainability Report

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

  Among the company’s advancements in this arena, Nova’s product offerings are a key highlight.  

View From My Shop Episode 5: Inside a Full Five-Axis Shop With KCS Advanced Machining

| Modern Machine Shop

In this episode of our shop tour series, KCS Advanced Machining takes us inside their shop and breaks down why they decided to invest completely in five-axis machining centers.

Siemens Expands Digital Ecosystem for IoT ‘Transformation’

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

New open digital business platform aims to make digital transformation for companies of all sizes faster, easier and scalable.

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Software

| MoldMaking Technology

Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.

Plásticos pueden ayudar la circularidad de otros sectores: Plastics Europe

| Plastics Technology México

En entrevista con Plastics Technology México, Ingemar Buehler, director de Plastics Europe, manifestó que los plásticos juegan un papel fundamental en el camino hacia la circularidad de otros sectores. También habló sobre el punto de encuentro entre el reciclaje químico y mecánico, y sobre la próxima edición de la feria K.  

BRP inauguró en Querétaro su Centro de Maquinados para Norteamérica

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Centro de Maquinados para Norteamérica de Bombardier Recreational Products está equipado con tecnologías de maquinado en suave, tratamiento térmico por inducción, rectificado, pulido y ensamble.

Universal Workholding Solution Grips Challenging Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Norgren Workholding’s Adaptix can be quickly set up and grip unique parts for high mix, low volume orders.

Best Methods of Molding Undercuts

| Plastics Technology

Producing plastics parts with undercuts presents distinct challenges for molders.

Universal Workholding Solution Grips Challenging Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Norgren Workholding’s Adaptix can be quickly set up and grip unique parts for high mix, low volume orders.

CCAI FEF Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Each year since 1992, CCAI has awarded scholarship money to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing.

Collaboration Creates Recycling Loop for Multilayer PET

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Water-based adhesive makes packaging film easier to delaminate.