Source One Plastics Starts Up Plastic Waste Sorting and Recycling Facility
| Plastics Technology
Dry processing method is used to reduce energy consumption.
Allegheny Performance Plastics to Enter Health Care Sector
| Plastics Technology
The custom molder has secured multiple projects in health care and will be adding cleanroom and white-room spaces, as well as injection molding machines, in support.
Suites de software de perfiles de HGG aumentan el uso de materiales
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
ProCAM y ProCAM Lite, suites de software de HGG Profiling Equipment, están proyectadas para las máquinas de perfilado de HGG.
Anuncian segunda edición de la Competencia de Plástico Circular
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Hillenbrand, Coca-Cola y Net Impact invitan a participar en esta iniciativa para desarrollar ideas que transformen la cadena de valor de los plásticos y promuevan una economía más circular y sostenible.
Carbon Conversions offers 3D printing filament reinforced with rCF
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Development of re-Evo TDR products that work on a majority of 3D printers is now an available option for companies sending in their carbon fiber waste.
Plataine unveils AI-based autoclave scheduling optimization tool
| CompositesWorld
The Autoclave Scheduler is designed to increase autoclave throughput, save operational costs and energy, and contribute to sustainable composite manufacturing.
Gurit full year 2023 report highlights steady growth in wind, marine and industrial businesses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Net sales gains of approximately $522 million were achieved through continued interest in core, prepreg, Corecell and recycled PET foam products, anticipates additional gains with 2024 global footprint.
Hexcel launches HexTow IM9 24K intermediate modulus carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Workhorse carbon fiber is particularly suited to primary and secondary aerospace vehicle structure development, aided by its high tensile strength and modulus.
Airtech, Caracol grow LFAM with Dalhtram resins, Heron AM pairing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New partnership will see Dahltram resins qualified for integration with Caracol’s Heron AM platform.
Hybrid CAM Strategy Enables High-Quality, Efficient Mold Repair
| MoldMaking Technology
As CAM technology requirements accelerate, and the market for additive/hybrid processes evolves, Open Mind highlights its hyperMILL for efficient repair or rework of molds.
Massivit, Sika to co-brand digital tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Strategic MOU initially introduces SikaBiresin CIM 120 and SikaBiresin CIM 80 to serve crucial composites market needs for 3D printing tooling, prototyping and more.
Plataine expands NCC's AI, IoT optimization capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under this partnership, the NCC will leverage technologies such as time-sensitive material management and Plataine’s Digital Twin to further develop its composites R&D.
Composite Essential Materials, Nord Composites form joint venture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Creation of Nord Composites U.S. represents an opportunity for both companies to strengthen their North American presence, better understand customers needs.
Swancor, Massload jointly develop 100% recycled bicycle bottle cage
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A blend of recycled carbon fiber and PA6 pellets, the bicycle component will be commercialized in Q1 2024.
6 Flexible Polymer Parts Made With 3D Printing
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing in polymer offers a way to realize various engineered properties, including just the right level of cushion or springiness in the part.
Gardner Business Media Introduces New Editorial Roles Covering Robots and Sustainability
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
Julia Hider is named correspondent for robots and autonomy, while Hannah Mason is named correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing, with both writers reporting on those topics across the Gardner Business Media brands.
Slimmer All-Electric Press Debuts
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: A slimmed-down version of Engel’s all-electric, e-mac injection molding machine is among eight displays, which also include LSR micromolding, quick mold changes and a cube mold.
Actualización del software CAM de Siemens agiliza los flujos de trabajo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La última versión de NX para manufactura, de Siemens Digital Industries Software, incluye nuevas funciones y actualizaciones de productos.
EOS Works With Phillips Federal, Austal USA to Develop CopperAlloy CuNi30 for US Navy Submarine Industrial Base
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Using the copper-nickel alloy in combination with EOS’ platforms offers new design and production capabilities for U.S. Navy submarines, while also enabling the agency to limit global supply chain disruption because parts can be produced regionally, locally and on-demand.
Direct Communication, Control Between Cobots and IMMs
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Universal Robot is showing how its Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) module facilitates direct communication and control between its robots and molding machines.
Renishaw System Reduces Metal AM Build Times
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
A new scanning algorithm for Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing systems enables the laser to fire while the recoater is moving, which over the build cycle can reduce total build time by up to 50% with no reduction in part quality.
8 tendencias e innovaciones en envases farmacéuticos sostenibles
| Plastics Technology México
Explore cómo la industria farmacéutica está abordando la sostenibilidad con innovaciones y aprenda sobre las tendencias en materiales y diseño.