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Magnetic Mold Clamping Amplifies Quick Mold Changes
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Stäubli highlights its adaptable QMC123 technology, which is capable of calculating the clamping force for each mold beforehand, in addition to ensuring worker safety.
Rock West Composites support moon lander mission
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Nova-C lunar lander features multiple configurations of struts manufactured by Rock West Composites.
SUSPENS project shares one-year progress, next steps
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
European project dedicated its first year to sustainable materials development and prototype manufacture, looks to validating performance.
Australian R&D project harnesses wave energy for USV underwater rudders
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ACM CRC, with Ocius Technology and the University of New South Wales, collaborate to bring bio-inspired FRP “flippers” tailored to achieve optimal propulsion for all weather conditions.
Advanced towpreg makes debut on IMOCA hydrofoil boat
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: Avel Robotics’ IMOCA hydrofoil, fresh off the water, is being highlighted at Toray Carbon Fiber Europe’s booth, showcasing a successful collaboration in using towpreg and AFP for efficient race boat development.
Get the Most Out of NPE2024 With Map Your Show
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024 has partnered with Map Your Show to make it easy for you to plan your week.
Radome concept highlights composite aerostructures expertise
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: Airbus Atlantic is displaying a carbon and quartz fiber radome, in addition to touching on its capabilities in design, development of aerospace structures, parts and equipment.
Comprehensive group portfolio targets holistic engineering, tooling and epoxy resins
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2024: The RAMPF Group is bringing together three of its divisions — RAMPF Composite Solutions, RAMPF Tooling Solutions, and RAMPF Group Inc. — delivering a variety of materials and services to the composites industry.
Tool Path Improves Chip Management for Swiss-Type Lathes
| Production Machining
This simple change to a Swiss-type turning machine’s tool path can dramatically improve its ability to manage chips.
Plustech Plans NPE2024 Preview Open House
| Plastics Technology
The injection molding machine supplier and partners will preview show plans for Orlando at the company’s North American headquarters outside Chicago on April 11.
HP, Materialise Integrate Technologies to Optimize AM Manufacturing Workflow
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Working in combination with the Materialise CO-AM Software Platform, manufacturers can now link HP’s Multi Jet Fusion and Metal Jet technology to their existing production systems to optimize the additive manufacturing workflow from order entry to delivery.
CRP Technology’s Windform SL Is Lightweight, Rigid Composite for SLS, LPBF
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Windform SL is well suited for the the production of sophisticated, efficient components across various fields, from aerospace to automotive, ensuring light weight without the need to reduce thickness.
Melt Temperature Measurement Technology Enters UK Market
| Plastics Technology
Melt Temperature Measurement Systems has reached an agreement with Mouldshop Ltd. to bring its measurement kit to British molders.
Murata Machinery USA celebra 50 años en Norteamérica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Murata Machinery USA (Muratec) celebra su 50 aniversario en Norteamérica. La empresa tiene previstas varias actividades a lo largo de 2024 para conmemorar el aniversario de oro de Muratec.
In the Zone: Materials Science
| Plastics Technology
The Materials Science Zone at NPE 2024 is the place to discover new innovations in materials science and regulatory compliance.
#regulations
Plant tour: Sekisui Aerospace, Orange City, Iowa, Renton and Sumner, Wash., U.S.
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Veteran composites sites use kaizen and innovation culture to expand thermoplastic serial production, 4.0 digitization and new technology for diversified new markets.
Episode 41: An Interview with Holly Gottfredson, Finishing Dynamics, American Metalcraft Inc.
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
On the Line explores gender roles in manufacturing and finishing, and the importance of education in fostering a workforce for the future of the industry.
Kyocera SGS Through-Coolant End Mills Improve Chip Evacuation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
H-Carb end mills feature a specialized core and flute design improve rigidity and chip flow while reducing deflection.
Diving Deeper: More Insights From a Rising Female Moldmaking Professional
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
You wanted more of Jane's story as a woman in moldmaking, so I went back to dig a little deeper with this 23-year-old mold designer and project manager at Accede Mold and Tool.
#workforcedevelopment
High-Output Drum Machine Boasts Fast Cooling, Color Change
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Graham Engineering’s new 40-lb accumulator press has adjustable-height extruder platform.
Walter Surface Technologies Hires Safety Sales Director
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
In this role, Jean-Marie Maayoufi will lead Allegro’s safety specialists in North America toward growth.
6 Variations That Kill Productivity
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
The act of qualifying CNC programs is largely related to eliminating variations, which can be a daunting task when you consider how many things can change from one time a job is run to the next.