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Offline, Automated Inspection and Analysis Tool for Plastics
| Plastics Technology
Sikora’s Purity Concept V reportedly combines the functionality of an optical light table with an automatic evaluation, said to be unique to the market.
MC Machinery Adds Prosper Machine Tools as Distribution Partner
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
EDM supplier MC Machinery Systems added Prosper as distribution partner in Texas for its line of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs and high-precision machining centers from OPS Ingersoll and Roku-Roku.
'Touch and Feel' Auxiliaries
| Plastics Technology
At this month’s PTXPO, Conair will allow visitors to operate the controls. For the SmartFLX, attendees can interact with the main control panel, as well as the remote-control panel.
MOCAP Releases Plugs for Split Hydraulic Flanges
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
MOCAP’s SHF series of plugs is designed to protect the port, flange surface and bolt holes from damage and debris during transit, handling and storage.
Hypertherm Introduces New Machine Data Module
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Production Manager is designed to seamlessly integrate with Hypertherm’s Edge Connect CNC to automatically capture machine data without the need for operator intervention.
Universal Controller for Liquid Colorant System, Blenders and Peristaltic Pumps
| Plastics Technology
Riverdale Global’s next-generation universal controller features touchscreen technology, enhanced processing power, and WiFi.
Biobased PC Copolymer Gets Play in Consumer Electronics
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s Elcrin EXL 7414 PC helps this industry’s net-zero carbon emissions goals.
JEC World reveals 2022 Innovation Awards finalists
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Innovation Awards celebrate successful projects and fostered cooperation between players in the composite industry, with 30 finalists in ten categories.
Carbon ThreeSixty wins funding to explore feasibility of novel hydrogen storage architecture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under project CHiDEs, researchers are to study carbon fiber 3D woven fabrics for more configurable storage geometries and higher volumetric efficiency.
NIAR-WSU, Victrex begin NCAMP materials and process qualification for AFP
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In-depth investigation into AFP machine variability on composite allowables begins on carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) test panels to achieve certification framework.
Axalta Commits to Reducing Emissions 50% by 2030
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The company has also made 10 new sustainability commitments for 2030, including a commitment to produce sustainability benefits from 80% of Axalta's new product developments.
Air-cushion barge serves ice, shallow water operations with infused carbon fiber propellor ducts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four composite propellor ducts supplied by A C Marine & Composite drive forward the steel-built hybrid hovercraft design to provide essential services year-round in the North Caspian Sea.
on Building EVs, Lifecycle Costs & Virtual Design in Action
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Ford & GM, old & new. . .lifecycle and propulsion. . .a hybrid for the military. . .VR for design. . .from Ferraris to Greyhounds (?). . .Scion and a strong robot. . .a non-scary robot. . .advanced tech for mining. . Porsche’s honesty
For Velo3D CEO, the Future of Metal AM Is Large Producers
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
The growing demand for metal part production via additive manufacturing will be met by producers that start small and massively scale, says Velo3D’s Benny Buller. Thus, AM will follow a different path from other part-making technologies.
A Process for Alkaline Non-cyanide Silver Plating for Direct Plating on Copper, Copper Alloys and Nickel Without a Silver Strike Bath
| Products Finishing
Traditionally, silver is electroplated in toxic, cyanide-based chemistry. Due to cyanide’s extreme hazard to human health and environments, developing non-cyanide silver chemistry is essential for the silver electroplating industry. Discussed here is an aqueous, alkaline non-cyanide silver plating technology, which can be directly plated over nickel as well as copper and its alloys. The silver deposits have perfect white color and better anti-tarnishing properties than other non-cyanide silver processes. The silver is plated entirely from the dissolving silver anode and the bath is very stable, and maintains a stable pH level both during plating and idle time. This new non-cyanide silver technology will plate bright silver that is perfectly suitable for electronic, industrial and decorative applications.
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El Land Rover Defender incluye un acabado exterior con tecnología de AERO
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
Los acabados de tecnología con materiales sostenibles de la empresa AERO ofrecen un acabado duradero con propiedades de autorreparación y un reducido impacto ambiental.
Acid Zinc-Nickel Benefits Market Share
| Products Finishing
Stephen Roberts of Columbia Chemical discusses the advantages of adding acid zinc-nickel capabilities to your plating operation.
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Ensinger Acquires Ineos Styrolution’s StyLight Thermoplastic Composite Business
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The acquisition adds an exclusive SAN-based product range to Ensinger’s comprehensive thermoplastic composite portfolio.
Changes to Boards at Engel North America and Engel Group
| Plastics Technology
Promoting from within, Engel North America’s four-person board will be headed by North American CEO Mark Sankovitch, while Engel Group names new CTO and CFO.
Honeywell, Avangard to Build New Advanced Recycling Plant in Texas
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The planned advanced recycling plant is expected to have the capacity to transform 30,000 metric tons of mixed waste plastics into Honeywell recycled polymer feedstock per year.
A Shop Snapshot(s) in Time
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Shamrock Precision has made significant strides to diversify its customer base and implement various process improvements, applying a crawl, walk, run approach to adding new technology such as ERP and automation.
3D Printed Composite Bracket Versus Machined Steel: The Cool Parts Show #41
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Can a 3D printed composite bracket work as well as one machined from steel? Can it also be faster to make and cheaper to produce? In this episode of The Cool Parts Show we explore a new way of manufacturing a bracket for a helicopter door hinge, and similar small parts today made from metal.