Video: Mold Base for Product Development With 3D Printed Molds
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Alba Enterprises created a mold base to match the needs and pacing of product iteration using mold tooling made via additive manufacturing
Re:Build Composite Resources expands production capacity, capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A facility more than doubling its current space will be operational by early 2025 to streamline the composites manufacturer’s processes, and increase capacity and technology investment for emerging customer base.
Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.
SPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.
Renegade Materials earns NCAMP certification for low-dielectric prepreg
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thermoset prepreg using quartz fabric, well suited for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft part suppliers, has completed qualification and will be listed in the NCAMP database and CMH-17.
People in composites: August 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.
Powder Coating Chipping on Aluminum Extrusion
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
The only way to get reliable results with powder on aluminum that will be used outdoors is to use an aluminum conversion coating that neutralizes the surface so the oxide cannot rapidly reform, according to Rodger Talbert.
Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.
Weiler Abrasives comparte su portafolio de rectificado y acondicionamiento de superficies
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Weiler Abrasives comparte su portafolio de soluciones para rectificado de engranajes, rectificado de precisión, rectificado de rodillos, acondicionamiento de metales y fundiciones.
Scientific Cutting Tools Announces Wear-Resistant Roughing Drills
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Scientific Cutting Tools introduces its line of roughing drills, specifically designed to prepare holes for SAEJ1926 and AS5202 ports, sizes -2 through -8.
R&D Drives Innovation and Problem-Solving at Michigan Blow Mold Builder
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Mid-America Machining focuses on reshaping designs, “right weight" initiatives, continuous improvement and process refinement to enhance moldmaking efficiency.
Procesamiento del poliuretano y aplicaciones
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Conozca cómo el poliuretano está transformando la industria con desarrollos en biopoliuretanos y reciclaje avanzado. Aprenda sobre las aplicaciones sostenibles que están marcando la diferencia y cómo solucionar retos de procesamiento.
ProShop Digital Ecosystem Streamlines Manufacturing Processes
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP digital ecosystem, a combination ERP/MES/QMS solution, designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations.
Q-Mark Machine Tool Styli Optimize Measurement Processes
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Q-Mark Manufacturing Inc. is showcasing its customizable and compatible line of machine tool styli for CNC machining processes, as well as adapters, calibration, height gages and probe kits.
M&M Quality Grinding Precision-Ground Bar Stock Reduces Waste
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: M&M’s in-house centerless grinding operation offers bar stock with tolerances as low as 0.0001".
Okamoto presenta rectificadoras de superficie para un desplazamiento suave de la mesa
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las rectificadoras de superficie ACC-SA1 están fabricadas en fundición Meehanite nervada pesada y robustos ensamblajes de columna.
Innovación de Braskem y WEAV3D en PP gana premio Altair Enlighten
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Braskem y WEAV3D obtienen el primer lugar en los Premios Altair Enlighten 2024 por su innovación en polipropileno ligero para aplicaciones automotrices sostenibles.
Walter USA Acquires PDQ Workholding
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Walter USA has acquired PDQ Workholding, intending to strengthen its offering of workholding products and develop future cutting tool sales.
TopSolid’Mold acelera diseño de moldes y disminuye los riesgos de error
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
CIM Concept destaca en Meximold TopSolid’Mold, una solución que optimiza el diseño de moldes, integra procesos en un solo entorno de trabajo y reduce errores y costos.
Additive Industries Adds In-Process Quality Monitoring to MetalFab LPBF Systems
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Additive Industries is extending the capabilities of its MetalFab series of LPBF printers with the addition of Additive Assurance’s AMiRIS in situ process monitoring to inspect quality during production.
Innovaciones en reciclaje de espuma de poliuretano
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Empresas como Dow, BASF y Covestro están adoptando estrategias innovadoras para avanzar hacia la sostenibilidad en el suministro de poliuretanos. Mediante el reciclaje avanzado y el uso de biomasa, estas compañías buscan procesos de producción más sustentables y eficientes.
How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics
| Plastics Technology
The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.