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Graphene Composites announces approval of Heat Management Systems patent
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thermal management patent describes an engineered, potentially self-powered nanomaterial design that could efficiently transfer thermal energy to better protect vehicle applications.
Lilium begins composite battery packs production for Lilium Jet
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First units off the battery assembly line in Munich will be used for verification testing ahead of first piloted flight, targeted for end of 2024.
Sustainable Infrastructure Systems creates fiber-reinforced post-consumer plastic structural panels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Australian composites manufacturer offers a scalable building solution, already established in a pedestrian bridge application, to tackle unprocessed soft plastics waste.
Validation Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data
| MoldMaking Technology
Verisurf CAD/CAM, now providing access to Kubotek Kosmos Validate software, is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment.
Co-Injection Mold Design Blends PP and PCR Materials
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Co-injection mold technology by Top Grade Molds promotes environmental sustainability, without compromising quality or performance.
Hexcel appoints Tom Gentile as CEO and president
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hexcel hires the former president and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems as Nick Stanage transitions to an executive chairman role.
GWEC 2024 report highlights positive momentum in wind installation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global Wind Report describes a record year for wind energy in 2023, but highlights the need for policy-driven action to meet COP28 and 1.5°C pathway targets.
Recoil Aerospace achieves certification for carbon fiber wildfire suppression system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
T1000-E aerial firefighting technology earns supplemental type certification (STC) from the FAA for installation on Airbus Super Puma helicopters.
Digital Transparency in Machining Key to Multi-Site Additive Manufacturing
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Cumberland Additive’s CNC programmer in Pennsylvania spends most of his time writing programs for machine tools in Texas.
Emuge-Franken Threading Tools Mill Challenging Materials
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company has expanded its offerings of solid-carbide thread mills with new products for challenging applications.
Lyndex-Nikken Appoints New Sales Representatives in the US, Mexico
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Russ Reinhart is the company’s new U.S. national sales manager. In addition, John Kusinko has been appointed as the new regional sales representative in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania; and Luis Mejia is the new regional sales representative in Mexico.
Next-Generation Additives Including Rice Bran Wax, Stabilizers, Flame Retardant
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE 2024: Clariant is showcasing alternatives to fossil-based carbon waxes and additions to its AddWorks portfolio of stabilizers.
Coca-Cola’s Redesign of Small PET Bottles Pushes Lightweighting Below Prior ‘Floor’
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Coca-Cola thought it had reached the limits of lightweighting for its small PET carbonated soft drink bottles. But a “complete redesign” led to a further 12% reduction.
Célula de trabajo robotizada de manufactura aditiva
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Meltio y One Off Robotics desarrollan una célula de trabajo robotizada de AM para producción fiable de piezas metálicas.
Meltio M600 Wire-Laser System Reduces Material Waste, Lead Times While Increasing Manufacturing Flexibility
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Meltio M600 can seamlessly integrate into machine shops and production environments, enabling not only the printing of entire metal parts but also the addition of features to existing components and the repair of damaged surfaces.
Damage tolerance testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich flexure-after-impact (FAI) test
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
A second new ASTM-standardized test method assesses the damage tolerance of sandwich composites under flexural loading.
Are You a Moldmaker Considering 3D Printing? Consider the 3D Printing Workshop at NPE2024
Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology
Presentations will cover 3D printing for mold tooling, material innovation, product development, bridge production and full-scale, high-volume additive manufacturing.
Delrin Partners with Entec and Channel Prime Alliance
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Through this partnership, Entec and Channel Price Alliance will distribute all grades of Delrin acetal to customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
APSX and Nexa3D Integrate Technologies to Advance Freeform Injection Molding
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
With the combined APSX-PIM and Nexa3D technologies, users can seamlessly transition from 3D printing prototypes to injection-molded production parts, all within a single, integrated ecosystem.
Three Robots and 12 Automated Operations in One Cell
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Sepro is highlighting a range of automation capabilities in a three-robot cell — including cartesian, articulated arm and cobot units — integrated with a 125-ton Milacron injection molding machine.
BASF Highlighting How They 'Make, Use and Recycle Future Solutions'
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: BASF is using its proprietary computer-aided engineering tool Ultrasim when designing for sustainability in a broad range of industries.
America Makes Announces IMPACT 2.0 Project Call Worth $6.6 Million in Funding
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The deadline for the first set of project proposals is May 29.