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GEON expande producción de TPE en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
GEON Performance Solutions expande su planta en Ramos Arizpe, México, con una nueva línea de TPE para atender la demanda de polímeros en América del Norte.
Moldmaking Opportunities and Challenges Within the Current Economic Cycle
| MoldMaking Technology
Report analyzes moldmaking trends, pricing, labor shortages, capital costs, competitiveness strategies and construction spending challenges.
#economics
GLN amplía sus instalaciones en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
Además de la ampliación, que supuso una inversión superior a los 195 millones de pesos, GLN anunció la creación de la división Advanced Solutions Automotive.
AnalySwift receives NASA STTR contract to enable second-use spacecraft infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Together with Purdue, AnalySwift aims to develop a composite heater layer and a novel software tool or module to achieve assembly, disassembly of thermoplastic composite joints in space during long-duration missions.
CEAD launches application-specific, cartesian-style Flexcube printing cell
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully automated, all-in-one 3D printing platform handles high-rate industrial-sized composite parts printing and postprocessing in a compact, accessible design.
GFRP Tech launches South African facility for GFRP rebar production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Said to be the first of its kind in this region, GFRP Tech will manufacture, test and supply flagship EnviraBar and EnviraMesh products to support South Africa’s infrastructure modernization.
Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 2 piloted flight testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype begins untethered, piloted, thrust-borne testing following expansion of permit to fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins
| CompositesWorld
Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.
Let’s Have a Ball… Talking About Men’s Health
Kate Hand | GROW
Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the, um, slightly nutty gift on your desk. Here’s hoping a little humor can break the ice on the uncomfortable conversations that can save lives.
Upgraded Portfolio Offers Insert and Torque Out Testing Equipment
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
E-Z LOK, manufacturer and distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, announces it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the inserts it offers.
CEAD Flexcube’s Integrated Milling Options Fully Automate LFAM Postprocessing Within Single System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The system comes in a space-efficient, cube-shaped 3D printer for LFAM printing with integrated milling options and a 3 + 1 axis system for 45-degree printing.
Temperature Control Unit (TCU) Modulates Heat Output in Real Time
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Delta T Systems’ Smart series water TCU features “Vari-Heat” technology for greater precision and efficiency.
Fixtureworks Five-Axis Clamping Vises Offer Stable Workholding
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Fixtureworks’ CP170 five-axis clamping vises provide stable workholding during five-axis machining.
Sistema operativo de Unisig mejora la productividad de las máquinas de taladrado profundo de pequeño diámetro
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Unisig presenta un sistema operativo avanzado que mejora la interfaz hombre-máquina en las máquinas de taladrado profundo UNE6-2i-750-CR.
Evonik Develops Develops Carbon Black 3D-Printable Powders for PA12 Polymer Applications
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: PA12-based Infinam 6013 P and Infinam 6014 P are specially designed for laser powder bed fusion techniques like selective laser sintering, and offer high flowability and homogenous sintering.
Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries
| Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology’s Hot Shots parts competition is accepting submissions for the 2025 contest, with winners to be announced at PTXPO 2025.
WASP Develops Sustainable Solutions for Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: Italy-based Wasp has developed technological solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) which are centered on sustainability, precision and creative freedom. This includes printing 100% recycled plastic directly from shreds, dynamically controlling pellet coloring and testing advanced geopolymer materials for reduced CO2 emissions.
Plastics Processing Index Remains Virtually Unchanged
Heather Gaynor | Plastics Technology
Future business indicators rose again this month, but other inputs changed only slightly.
#economics
Optimized CFRP gantry beam enhances Ultimate cutting machines
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CompoTech, Kongsberg PCS collaboration integrates foam-cored design, automated placement of pitch and PAN fibers to achieve award-winning increase in speed and precision.
1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.
Recent Innovations in Mold Components and Hot Runners
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
In this most recent product roundup, MMT continues to offer a variety of innovative as well as tried-and-true technologies to benefit moldmakers.
Combining Metal and Polymer for Better 3D Printed Tools
Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing
Applications prone to wear call for more durable tooling than 3D printed polymer alone, but full metal is not always necessary.