Borealis Completes Acquisition of Integra Plastics AD, Expanding Recycling Capacity
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Integra plastics uses optical sorting to capture value in postconsumer waste polyolefins.
American Reshore Unveils Polishing and Plating Facility
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Blackstone Industries of Piedras Negras (Mexico) has announced the inauguration of its polishing and plating facility in Piedras Negras, situated on the Texas border.
AVK releases composites recycling study in English
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, in partnership with IKK, offers a comprehensive overview of composites waste volumes by application sector.
Exel Composites, Fairmat sign carbon fiber scrap repurpose deal
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Exel material waste will go through Fairmat’s reconstitution process to produce second-generation CFRP chips, enabling a closed-loop ecosystem.
Optimizing robotic winding of composite tanks and pipes
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Pioneer in mandrel-based reinforced rubber and composite products, TANIQ offers TaniqWindPro software and robotic winding expertise for composite pressure vessels and more.
Composites support Pilatus PC-24 payload capacity, flight range
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
More than 700 modifications were achieved under the Payload Range Increase Program to deliver increased range, payload and interior comforts.
All-Electric Injection Molding Machines Exhibit Application Versatility
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Engel offers attendees seven different exhibits featuring its selection of injection molding machines that address various parts of industry.
Tooling Technology Names Sean Couse President
| MoldMaking Technology
Filling the shoes of the retiring Gary Poeppleman, Couse will look to additional efficiencies and value streams for the business’ work in thermoform, compression and blow mold tooling.
Wingcopter begins type certification for composite drone in Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Contended to be the first foreign company’s drone to be accepted for type certification, the Wingcopter’s approval would enable commercial BVLOS operations in populated areas.
Hot Runner System Demonstrates More Precise Melt Control
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Husky Technologies debuts the Ultrashot injection molding system, designed to increase overall part design freedom with high scale and quality.
Wing-in-ground trials to commence for composite AirX Airfish craft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ST Engineering and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) are collaborating to advance single- and dual-engine AirFish 8 prototypes.
Century Tool investment boosts efficiency, capability in tooling for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Designer and builder of compression molds for composite structures installs seven-axis CNC deep-hole drilling and milling machine to improve productivity.
Starrett Video System Provides Secure Measurement Data
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The KMR-MX 200 Manual Video System is well suited for a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, defense and others that require traceable and secure measurement data.
'Groundbreaking' Flame Retardant PC and PC/ABS
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Trinseo’s new FR PC and PC/ABS produced without PFAs or halogenated additives
PLASTICS Names McGwire Winner of 2024 William R. Carteaux Leadership Award
| Plastics Technology
Member of PLASTICS for more than 40 years served on several committees and boards since 2005, including a stint as chairman.
Completely Connected Molding
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Medical, inmold labeling, core-back molding and Industry 4.0 technologies on display at Shibaura’s booth.
PEK for Metal Replacement and Applications Requiring the Highest Heat Resistance
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE 2024: Polyplastics’ new Sarpek polyetherketone (PEK) is said to be an advancement over PEEK.
In the Zone: Packaging Part 2
| Plastics Technology
Check out the Packaging Zone at NPE2024 and explore the latest in both flexible and rigid packaging.
Software Verisurf permite la traducción eficaz de datos CAD/CAM
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El software integrado de traducción y validación CAD/CAM, Validate, incluye ahora acceso directo a una versión independiente mejorada del software Kubotek Kosmos Validate.
Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Maximizes RPM Potential
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The second-generation Patriot 338 and 551 were designed for faster changeovers, ease of use and safe operation.
Zeiss Holds Digital Measurement, Metrology Event
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Zeiss Quality Innovation Days brings together quality and metrology experts from all over the world to take part in industry-specific sessions.
Interactive Training for Injection, Extrusion and Other Processes
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Paulson has four in-booth stations demonstrating its various training solutions.