CCAI Recognizes 2024 Award Recipients

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

CCAI's 2024 Annual Meeting in Savannah recognized industry leaders with the James F. & David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award and chapter honors.

Aernnova Composites, leader in composites R&D

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

This sidebar to CW’s July 2024 feature article reviews the company’s achievements and capabilities through years of composites R&D programs.

Encina and BASF Form Long-Term Partnership for Supply of Circular Raw Materials

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The agreement is specifically for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from postconsumer end-of-life plastics

Minipinzas permiten cortar con precisión diámetros pequeños

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El MMC Mini-Mini, collet chuck de Lyndex-Nikken, es adecuado para aplicaciones de mecanizado de alta velocidad en las que se necesita holgura, como moldes y troqueles.

El poder del plástico: K 2025 se prepara para una feria innovadora

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

K 2025 define su lema: ¡El Poder del Plástico! Verde - Inteligente - Responsable. Conozca los temas clave que desarrollará la feria líder de plásticos y caucho.

Understanding Melting in Single-Screw Extruders

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

You can better visualize the melting process by “flipping” the observation point so the barrel appears to be turning clockwise around a stationary screw.

EPA Green Power Recognizes Powder Coating Company

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel recognized by EPA for using 69 million kWh of green power annually in the U.S., marking a milestone in the paints and coatings industry.

How to Analyze and Optimize Cutting Conditions to Reduce Cycle Time

| MoldMaking Technology

Plastic injection mold design and manufacturing company puts NC program optimization software module to the test. The results were surprising.

Ventajas y desafíos del In-Mold Labeling (IML) o etiquetado en el molde

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Desde su introducción en la industria del plástico, el In-Mold Labeling (IML) ha transformado no solo la estética y funcionalidad de los productos plásticos, sino también sus procesos de producción. Acompáñenos en un análisis detallado de las aplicaciones, ventajas técnicas y desafíos del IML o etiquetado en el molde.

ACS invests €4 million for second composites site opening

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Launch of a new plant in Tortoreto is tied to new, significant orders for composite parts and structures that ACS has received from international automotive brands.

Managing Composites, TNL presents Automotive Systems program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two-hour online course, running eight sessions between July and August 2024, is targeting automotive aficionados who are interested in a deep dive into automotive’s history and current innovations.

NTS Technical Systems becomes Element U.S. Space & Defense

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Advanced testing services provider’s updated brand identity sharpens its focus, capabilities on serving space and defense sectors.

Button Insert Available for Copy Milling Cutter

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter Tiger·tec Gold WMP45G round insert, available in several diameters and geometries, features high pocket stability to cost-effectively achieve complex forms.

Acellent SHM 4.0 software supports real-time composites monitoring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integrity and condition of a variety of metal and composite parts and structures is made possible through end-to-end software suites.

Avangrid partners with WindLoop to test wind blade recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Avangrid recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to test startup solution that recovers more than 90% of turbine blade material.

Flux GmbH sponsors TUM Dash exoskeleton team

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flux to supply precision inductive rotary encoders for exoskeleton initiative for paraplegic patients that is expected to incorporate a future carbon fiber frame.

EASA introduces Certification Readiness Level scale for aircraft technologies

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Developed in partnership with Clean Aviation and the CONCERTO project, the CRL scale will provide a digital certification framework to shorten time to market for disruptive technologies with improved safety.
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Sustainable Caps and Closures

| Plastics Technology

Beverage packaging is undergoing a rapid transformation, with sustainability emerging as a powerful market driver. Download a comprehensive guide to explore the latest global trends and the advantages of lightweighting.

How One Machine Shop Adopted (and Defined) a Four-Day Work Week

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

In an industry facing perennial shortages of skilled labor, shop owners must leverage every competitive advantage at their disposal in their efforts to attract talent. One small shop in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is experimenting with a new staff schedule that the owners say is already reaping major benefits: a four-day work week. 

America Makes’ Summer Research Project Call Worth $2.1 Million

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The RFP includes 6 topic areas of focus with research project proposals due by August 16, at 5 p.m. (ET).

New Slide Lock Style Slide Retainer

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Progressive Components has expanded its line of SRT Slide Retainers with a new roller design.

Production Machining's June 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s June 2024 news highlights include new expansion strategies, partnerships, leadership appointments and more.