MT Aerospace proves out CFRP hydrogen tank for rocket propulsion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Comprehensive test campaign under the ESA’s ComET project proves linerless composite pressure tank prototype can withstand cryogenic stresses inherent to rocket flight.
Airborne participates in three technology development projects for new mobility solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Airborne will develop new digital and automated composites manufacturing technologies to advance maturation of UAM, civil aviation and automotive projects.
NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
Hexcel prepregs power cleaner ocean transport with Chantiers de l’Atlantique Silenseas project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
HexPly supplied M9.6 carbon fiber prepregs for a 34-meter-high cruise ship mast. Silenseas production scale-up objectives for future vessels intend for the development of three 66-meter-high carbon fiber masts.
Inspirado en James Bond, Blaser Swisslube mecaniza un Aston Martin con MQL
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Aprovechando el estreno de la última película de James Bond “No Time to Die”, Blaser Swisslube mecanizó el icónico Aston Martin para demostrar el potencial del mecanizado con cantidad mínima de lubricación (MQL).
Manifold Systems for Mold Heating, Cooling
| Plastics Technology
The inline anodized aluminum manifold systems from MouldPro ApS will be distributed in North America by Globeius.
3D Printed Lattice Structures Replace Foam Components: AM Radio #9A
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
On this episode of AM Radio, Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider examine the use of 3D printed components with lattice structures to replace foams.
BMW rolls out multi-material Carbon Cage with 2022 iX vehicle line
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
For its new battery-electric iX sports activity vehicle, BMW combines CFRP strategies from previous i3, i8 and 7-Series designs and adds CFRTP for a lightweight, rigid frame.
Diversity Helps Manufacturers Overcome Challenges
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
The 2021 Women in Manufacturing Summit celebrated manufacturing’s role in overcoming the challenges of the past two years, but it also addressed how diversity (in suppliers and people) can help the industry face ongoing difficulties.
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Rosti Group’s Malaysia Molding Site Achieves ISO13485 Certification
| Plastics Technology
The London headquartered plastic injection molding company said the certification of the Malaysian site will allow medical device manufacture there.
El sistema EOS M 290 ofrece impresión fiable
| Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: EOS (stand 2042) presentará en la feria el sistema EOS M290 de impresión 3D.
PPG nombra a Tim Knavish como director de operaciones
| Products Finishing México
Tim Knavish será el nuevo director de operaciones de PPG a partir del 1 de marzo de 2022 y estará a cargo de supervisar las unidades comerciales estratégicas y regiones operativas de la empresa.
Los Technology Days de Arburg se posponen para junio de 2022
| Plastics Technology México
Pensando en la seguridad de sus visitantes, Arburg anunció que el evento se llevará a cabo, presencialmente, entre el 22 y el 25 de junio de 2022 en sus instalaciones de Lossburg, Alemania.
Top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2021
| CompositesWorld
As this year comes to a close, CompositesWorld is taking some time to reflect on what the year held for those in the composites industry. Take a look at the most popular articles of 2021.
New Online Training in PET ISBM
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Paulson Training Programs adds PET injection stretch-blow molding to its library of online training courses.
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TotalEnergies and Plastic Omnium to Develop Recycled Materials for the Automotive Industry
| Plastics Technology
The materials made from recycled polypropylene will reportedly meet the demanding aesthetic and safety standards that apply to the automotive industry.
Looking Back on 2021's Major Recycling and 3D Printing Stories
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
A review of the top recycling and 3D printing stories of 2021.
Transmecánica Everest obtiene certificación automotriz
| Modern Machine Shop México
Transmecánica Everest obtuvo la certificación IATF 16949:2016, que fue entregada por la empresa norteamericana NSF.
MoldMaking Technology's Top-Viewed Content 2021: Profiles
| MoldMaking Technology
The MoldMaking Technology team has compiled a list of some of the top-viewed profiles this year featuring Mold-Tech, Industrial Molds, Action Mold & Machining, A1 Tool Corp. and Innovation Mold & Design.
Starrag Five-Axis HMC Joins AMRC's Factory of the Future
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Starrag Heckert’s X40 joins a series of other multi-axis Starrag-supplied machines at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Factory of the Future.
Palmgren Delivers Powerful Precision Drill Press
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 25" Power Feed Gear Head Drill Press’ gear drive transmission reportedly delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower.
Are Emotions the New B2B Marketing Tool?
| Gardner Web
What is the best way to connect on a human level? Appealing on an emotional level is the most effective way to engage with your audience. Take a moment to reflect and see if you have been marketing to your audience in the right way.
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