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.