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Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Reliable Cutting Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MB45 series is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of machining applications, giving customers a cost-effective solution for a wide range of possibilities.
NPE2024 Features Technical Seminars in Spanish
| Plastics Technology
The educational offering of NPE2024 includes a series of conferences in Spanish on advanced plastic processing technologies and the circular economy.
Powder Coating Collection for Architectural Market
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Structura range of Interpon D powder coatings offers 40 of the most popular RAL colors.
Smart Shot Blast Machine with Swing Chamber
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Rösler’s compact RWK 6/12-2 swing chamber shot blast machine is equipped with automated workpiece handling and can easily be integrated into linked manufacturing lines, requiring very little space.
Safety, Recycling, and Compounding Trends Bring New Opportunity to 70-Year-Old Company
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Vac-U-Max presents pneumatic conveying solutions for powdered materials.
Wendy Hoenig: Female Leadership in the Plastics Industry
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Wendy Hoenig's induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024 marked a crowning achievement in her illustrious career. Her strategic vision and innovative contributions during her tenure at The Dow Chemical Co. and as a consultant have left an indelible mark on the plastics sector, shaping its trajectory for decades to come. Being the fifth female inductee in the Plastics Hall of Fame, we also talked with her about female leadership in the plastics sector.
Variable Frequency Drives Deliver Intelligent Control of Conveyor Systems
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Source: Nordac
Nordac ON/ON+ variable frequency drives (VFDs) deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants and optimize performance, the company says.
Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.
ECOAT24 Brewer Award Winners
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The 2024 Brewer Award Winners were presented with their awards at ECOAT24 at the Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida on April 4.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (January-March 2024) at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this period, we followed our work on 3D printing anode support for solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC (or cathode for solid oxide electrolyzers, SOEC). We focused on the mechanical properties of 3D printed yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) using a four-point bending test. We then conducted a statistical analysis to characterize the flexural strength of porous 3D printed YSZ.
Connectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.
Carbios and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for PET Biorecycling Plant
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New plant will use enzymatic process to depolymerize PET.
Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.
Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.
NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.
MGS Redefines Tooling Excellence With Lynge Facility Upgrades
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The company’s investments in cutting-edge tooling and upgrades to its test center drive growth for global healthcare innovators.
Cooling, Mold Temperature Control Solutions Augment Energy, Water Savings
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Frigel North America is presenting improvements to many of its processing cooling equipment, as well as debuting new options for North American customers, such as the Microgel series, 3DP4 4.0, 4DK series and more.
UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.
When a CNC Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A shop in Big Sky Country uses a B-axis multitasking machine to produce complex, prismatic medical parts that require no turning complete from barstock.
Bavius Technologie Appoints New President, Schedules Technology Showcase
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Roy D. Cripps will lead the team at Bavius as it aims to expand its current business in aerospace structures and develop new market segments. Additionally, the company will showcase its technology during an open house event on June 11.
In the Zone: MAPP Pavilion
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Network with industry leaders and learn new technology at the MAPP Pavilion.
Seco Tools' Reamers Optimize Chip Evacuation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Nanojet solid-carbide reamers are designed to stop chip jamming and enhance application stability.