Sicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.

AE Industrial Partners to acquire stake in Firefly Aerospace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The leading provider of composites-intensive launch and in-space vehicles will expand AEI’s space transportation portfolio and grow Firefly’s future opportunities in the space market.

3-Dimensional Services Group Celebrates 3 Decades

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The prototype and low-volume production group celebrates anniversary with new facilities and capabilities.

Working Towards a Global Plan for Plastics Pollution

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Less than a week before the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) convenes in Nairobi with the goal of creating a global treaty on plastics pollution, the OECD attempted to map out the breadth and depth of the issue.

Medical Screw Solution Includes More than Cutting Tools

Julia Hider | Production Machining

With companies producing so many medical screws, every second saved counts. A turnkey program can help manufacturers machine these parts as efficiently as possible.

FANUC Mobile Apps for CNC Product, Maintenance Support

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Company says new apps offer flexible, easy ways to access important FANUC CNC product information.

Crecen indicadores de los subsectores manufactureros

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Los subsectores de Fabricación de Productos Metálicos y Fabricación de Maquinaria y Equipo tuvieron incrementos en personal ocupado, horas trabajadas y remuneraciones.

X-Ray Part Scanning as a Dimensional Measurement Process

Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop

Data-driven manufacturing gets a boost with a new class of x-ray inspection equipment that outputs a digital twin of a machined part, including complete 3D representations of internal and external dimensions.

Using (And Scaling) FDM 3D Printing for Production

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Maxwell June’s razor press, which is designed to combine the ease of use of a disposable razor with the environmental and cost benefits of a wet shaving system, is made via FDM 3D printing. How did the company make this choice, and how does it plan to scale up?

Horizontal Machining Center From Okuma Offers New Features

Jenny Rush | Production Machining

The machining center offers a larger work envelope, enhanced chip and coolant management functions and automation compatibility, among other features.

Coca-Cola Pledges to Use More Refillable Bottles

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Coca-Cola says 25% of all its beverages globally will be delivered in returnable/refillable containers by 2030, up from 16% in 2020.

Conair presentará su sistema de transporte AutoWave

| Plastics Technology México

Plastimagen: En el stand 806, Conair destacará AutoWave, diseñado para ser adherido al control SmartFLX.

Soluciones para clasificación de Tomra estarán en Plastimagen

| Plastics Technology México

Tomra presentará en Plastimagen su innovadora tecnología AUTOSORT, que cuenta con sensores sensibles e inteligentes, junto con las últimas tecnologías y sus diferentes tipos de bloques de válvulas.

Sonda táctil Heidenhain ofrece altas velocidades y precisión 3D

| Modern Machine Shop México

Heidenhain presentó el palpador TS 760, el cual ofrece una precisión 3D de 1 µm y un comportamiento de conmutación homogéneo en 360 grados.

Lessons from a Nine-Year Succession Plan

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Small business shop owners share the four keys to transitioning a family manufacturing business.
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Long Fiber Composites Based on Nylon Reclaimed from End-of-Life Fishing Nets

| Plastics Technology

Avient’s new Complēt R long fiber-reinforced composites incorporate nylon 6 PCR from discarded fishing nets.  

Predicting and mitigating failure in composite parts

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Understanding the complexity of composites manufacturing resides in studying the design challenges inherent to fabrication, as much as the physics aspect. To serve this effort, CW introduces a new column, “Predicting Failure.”

Trilogy Plastics Adds Dual-Mill Pulverizer

| Plastics Technology

Company’s new pulverizer doubles powder output for molding operations.  

Trion Coatings Names EVP of Marketing & Sales

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Kyle Hankinson to serve as Trion Coatings’ Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales. 

SAN and SMA Copolymers Based on Renewable Feedstocks

| Plastics Technology

Ineos Styrolution’s NAS Eco and Luran Eco product ranges have a carbon footprint reduction of 77% and 99% compared to fossil-based styrenics.  

Laboratorio en línea de Collin

| Plastics Technology México

Plastimagen: Collin Lab (stand 1443) destacará el gabinete en línea multi-inspection, un módulo de laboratorio en línea modular diseñado para colocarse a la salida de los extrusores.

Propuesta modular para la inyección de dos componentes

| Plastics Technology México

Plastimagen: Dr. Boy (stand 1344) presentará sus soluciones para la inyección de dos o más componentes.