The Consolation Hire
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Never, ever settle for the wrong team member. Always, always have the discipline to wait for the right candidate and have a strategy to aggressively seek them out.
Advanced Blending PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
Advanced Blending discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Vacuum Cycling Nucleation (VCN) Removes Resin, Powders from 3D Printed Parts
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Vacuum Processing Systems’ proprietary VCN process is well suited for parts with small holes and tiny passageways. A combination of vacuum and fluid clears uncured resin or unsintered metal powder. See it in action.
Advanced Blending PTXPO Spotlight
| MoldMaking Technology
Advanced Blending discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Verisurf 2022 Features Sweeping Automation Update
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Verisurf 2022 includes automated path generators, inspection plan creation and more. Model-based definition also received a significant update.
Agilyx and Virgin Group Partner on Air Fuel Produced from Plastic Waste
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The first waste-to-fuel location is planned to be in the US, with an aspiration to roll-out similar plants in other countries, including the UK.
Venjakob Features Complete Coating Solutions at Paint Expo
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
At this year’s Paint Expo in Karlsruhe, Germany, Venjakob Maschinenbau plans to demonstrate its competence in diverse requirements for individual and flexible system solutions.
PTXPO Spotlight: Alpine American
| Plastics Technology
Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc. discusses business trends and the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
B&T Composites joins R&D project to develop novel composite hydrogen storage tanks
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
As part of the Greece-based H2Cat project, the company says new tanks will be developed and studied with embedded structural health monitoring (SHM) sensors.
Hexagon Purus selected for contracts in global hydrogen bus market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Orders for Polish bus OEM and New Flyer play a role in delivering Type IV hydrogen cylinders to fuel cell vehicles in Europe and North America.
Cevotec seeks to expand team to support growth in H2 composite tank production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The dynamic, Germany-based company is looking for analytical, results-driven individuals to fill five vacant positions on its technical and software development teams.
Compact Digital Inspection Microscope Supports Immediate Information Capture
| MoldMaking Technology
Vision Engineering debuts its standalone VE Cam system which enables users to perform quality inspections with a smaller footprint.
JEC Group to support Composites Expert with launch of E-learning Composites Academy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The two-fold launch will make an appearance at JEC World 2022, providing access to a composites education platform for industry employees, companies and incoming talent.
CMS to install Kreator LFAM/machining system in the U.K. for aerospace
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical collaboration with composite component producer United Aerospace leads to the machine’s use in manufacturing autoclave tooling, jigs and fixtures, in addition to customer trials and demos.
Sikorsky extends Kaman Aerospace cockpit deal for the HH-60W helicopter
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Kaman’s work will include final assembly of the cockpits, detail metal part manufacturing and procurement of composite parts, in addition to other associated components.
Observations on the Development of Additive
Gary S. Vasilash | Additive Manufacturing
An ASTM leader describes the current and changing role of AM for industry.
#regulations
ECOAT22 Fosters Education, Networking Opportunities
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
From discovering the latest technology and trends to sourcing new partners, ECOAT22 is the premier event for the electrocoating industry.
#workforcedevelopment
Powder Coating Over Electrocoat
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Powder coating expert and PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for powder coating over an initial ecoat layer.
Uniloy Enters PET Stretch-Blow Market with Assets from Amsler Equipment
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Uniloy is now servicing existing Amsler PET machines and equipment and will build new ‘Uniloy SBM’ machines in the future.
CNC Control Drives Machining Success, Builds Skills
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold and diemaker True Die uses machine tool technology to invest in the future of its employees and grow its business.
#workforcedevelopment
Alpine American PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc. discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Precios del níquel se duplican en Londres y se suspende temporalmente su comercio
| Products Finishing México
La Bolsa de Metales de Londres se vio obligada a suspender el comercio de níquel después de que los precios se duplicaron hasta superar los 100,000 dólares por tonelada métrica.