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AdvancTEK Builds Large-Tonnage Molding Capacity in Mexico
| Plastics Technology
AdvancTEK, a division of CVG, is investing $5 million in its Saltillo, Mexico facility, including adding two 2500-ton injection molding machines.
MoldMaking Technology Identifies Four Content Trends in Mold Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Workforce development, technology investment and deployment, managing customer demand and operational efficiency are four current challenges that MMT content will be addressing this year.
Affordable 3D Printing Powders Made from Barstock, No Melting Required
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
DirectPowder, a proprietary technique from Metal Powder Works, transforms solid metal or polymer into 3D printable powder. The solution promises distributed production of both materials and parts, even in the field.
Braskem Idesa firma contrato de cooperación con Alcamare para producir resinas de material reciclado
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con el propósito de producir resinas de material reciclado para aplicaciones y mercados de productos alimenticios, Braskem Idesa firmó un contrato de cooperación con Alcamare.
Vat Photopolymerization and VOC Emissions: Study Results and User Guidelines
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
New research conducted by Chemical Insights, part of Underwriters Laboratories, is studying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particles emitted by resin-style 3D printers. Here are what the results indicate and how to operate machines safely.
Five Reminders For Machining Graphite
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Graphite machining can be a tricky business, so keeping certain issues top of mind is vital to productivity and profitability.
CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
XlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.
Alstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.
Airbus reveals CityAirbus eVTOL vehicle for urban air mobility
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Airbus’ fully electric CityAirbus is equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail and eight electrically powered propellors as part of its distributed propulsion system. It is designed to carry up to four passengers in a zero emissions flight in multiple applications.
Airtech resins approved for use on Thermwood 3D printers
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Airtech has partnered with Thermwood Corp. to ensure its Dahltram resins meet and exceed the requirements for 3D printing on Thermwood’s LSAM platform.
DLR Institute of Structures and Design increases maturity of thermoplastic composite fuselage structures
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Project with Airbus demonstrates OOA co-consolidated stringer-stiffened skin with resistance welded frame and cleats.
Teijin Automotive Technologies unifies five automotive materials companies
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal Plásticos, Benet Automotive, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe join together, provide global solutions for composites mobility solutions.
Aprendices y estudiantes de DHBW comienzan sus carreras profesionales en Arburg
| Plastics Technology México
De acuerdo con Arburg, 77 jóvenes de la Universidad Estatal Cooperativa de Baden-Württemberg (DHBW), Alemania, comenzaron su formación en las instalaciones de Lossburg.
Three Keys to Managing a Successful Tool Transfer
| MoldMaking Technology
How to effectively manage a tool transfer despite rundown tools, an outdated automation system and difficult materials.
Expectativa de inversión en maquinaria se mantiene en alza por cuarto trimestre consecutivo
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con información del Banco de México, los directivos con planes de invertir en los siguientes doce meses buscarán adquirir maquinaria y equipo para la producción, equipo de transporte, y equipo de cómputo y periféricos.
A Marked Part Is Never Lost
| Modern Machine Shop
Laser engraving parts has become an essential process at MRS Machining. Marked parts mean that both the manufacturer and the customer are protected from misidentifying parts.
George Koch Sons renombra sus negocios de acabado
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
Con una nueva identidad de marca, Koch combina cinco negocios de acabado bajo una sola empresa que ofrece las principales tecnologías de recubrimiento.
Sunnen promotes new CEO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
F. Christopher Miltenberger joined Sunnen as president and COO in 2015 with operations, engineering and business development experience. During Miltenberger’s tenure, he has helped Sunnen transform its global operations, as well as improve its customer contact management and relationship development.
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Episode 10: Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology Inc.
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In this episode of On the Line, Michael Feldstein, president of Surface Technology Inc. (STI), the top-ranking 2021 Products Finishing Top Shop for the electroplating and anodizing benchmarking category, discusses STI’s history of success and its approach to innovation.
PMTS 2021 Tool Chest Prize Finds Good Home
Derek Korn | Production Machining
After Matthew Detzler won the $1,600 tool chest by completing the show’s Digital Scavenger Hunt, he knew right where he’d put it to use.
Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.