An Interview with Incoming MFASC President Vincent Noonan, CEF

Vincent Noonan, CEF, Vice President Strategic Operations at Sheffield Platers, has been named the new president of the Metal Finishers Association of Southern California. Check out his recent interview with Products Finishing.

Domo Chemicals Expands Access of Technyl Nylons Worldwide

The company is now selling its full range of Technyl nylons 6 and 66 resins in North America and beyond.  

Synthesites: Online cure monitoring for composites manufacturing

Conseguir el espesor deseado con el pasivado negro

Curt Sotera, de Columbia Chemical, ofrece información para lograr los resultados deseados al recubrir piezas en zinc-níquel con un pasivado negro.

DSM Moves Forward in Making Electric Mobility Safer, Lighter and More Sustainable

The company has taken an important step by expanding its comparative tracking index test lab to meet next generation, high-voltage customer requirements.  

U.S. Air Force, GE Additive Reach Next Milestone in Pacer Edge Program

Phase III of the program tackles the Air Force’s sustainment behemoth of ‘cold starts’ head-on.

Parlec Releases Line of Ductile Iron Toolholders

Parlec says ductile iron has 6.6 times the vibration damping properties of alloy steels, which enhances cutting tool performance and extends tool life. The higher graphite content of ductile iron is said to reduce friction and prevent premature wear of the tool holder.

Manufactura a todo vapor

Luego de casi tres años de pandemia, entramos al 2022 con mucha esperanza en el futuro de la recuperación económica, dice la editora de Products Finishing México.

SIFCO ASC perfecciona el proceso de recubrimiento con titanio mediante la automatización

Según SIFCO ASC, las técnicas existentes de acabado de superficies de titanio suelen ser muy corrosivas, potencialmente venenosas o de corta duración en su eficacia. La compañía llevó a cabo diversos experimentos con dos aleaciones de titanio muy utilizadas para encontrar un proceso más eficaz.

Re-Wind Network successfully installs repurposed wind blade pedestrian bridge

The Ireland-based, five-meter-long BladeBridge solution has undergone extensive materials and mechanical testing to ensure application suitability.

HRC manufactures CFRP parts for XPeng HT Aero’s X2 eVTOL aircraft

HRC has successfully developed, delivered and assembled more than 100 types of carbon fiber parts for this futuristic eVTOL.

Linear Gages, EJ Counters Target Real-Time Measurement, Data Management For All Environments

New EJ Counters and LG100 Series Linear Gages from Mitutoyo America are designed to be compact and easy to use, offering reference point detection, environmental resistance and more.

Milwaukee Society of Plastics Engineering Education Foundation awards $67,776 in Grants to Wisconsin Schools

The foundation has supported qualified Wisconsin schools, from injection molding units to 3D printers, since the 1990s. Grants for 2022 are being accepted until Nov. 1. 
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Harper International received order for pitch carbon fiber oxidation oven system

The oven is critical for the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research procurement of coal-derived carbon fiber precursor material.

Toray develops novel analysis technology for multi-material structures incorporating UD tape

More precise prediction of properties for multi-material structures, particularly UD tape and injection molding materials, enables swifter part development.

PC Has Come a Long Way with a ‘Bright’ Future Ahead

SABIC’s recent study on automotive rear-quarter windows underscores Lexan PC’s merit for integration, styling and aerodynamics.

MacDermid Enthone adquiere al fabricante de químicos HSO Herbert Schmidt

La multinacional de origen alemán HSO Herbert Schmidt, dedicada a la producción de químicos para el tratamiento de superficies, fue adquirida por MacDermid Enthone.

FEMIA crea Comisión de Innovación y Tecnología

Esta comisión busca incrementar la capacidad de producción de las empresas a través de las nuevas tecnologías.

Robot Synchronizes Movement with Machine for Faster Takeout

The new “synchronous motion” function from KraussMaffei Automation reportedly shortens demolding time by up to 35% while allowing up to 6% faster cycles.

In Plastics Machining, One Sharp Tool Does It All

Milling plastic can pose a variety of challenges, but keep a few principles in mind and quality parts will follow.

Mastercam Multiaxis Software Enables Simultaneous 4- and 5-Axis Machining

The Multiaxis unified toolpath enables users to select multiple pieces of input geometry to generate the toolpath pattern.

Can Additive Manufacturing Materials Challenges Be Solved with Design?

TPU manufacturer Lubrizol says yes: Production-ready materials are here, and 3D printing-enabled design has only begun to realize their capabilities.