NanoXplore increases production capacity to meet graphene-enhanced SMC parts demand

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Customer funds capacity expansion costs in first of two-part expansion toward 5-year plan in SMC lightweighting.

Shibaura Launches Medical-Specific Injection Molding Machine

| Plastics Technology

The 110-ton, all-electric EC110SXIII press debuted at Plastec West molding pipette tips.

KBM Materials to Distribute Sandvik Metal Powders

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration will increase accessibility of Sandvik’s Osprey metal powders, which includes premium titanium alloys and copper powder, as well as nickel-based superalloys, cobalt-chrome and ultrahard maraging steels.

Collet chuck que aumenta la fuerza de sujeción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Lyndex-Nikken diseñó sus collet chucks SK para resolver los retos de los fabricantes que necesitan cambiar con frecuencia los mandriles de pinza.

Guha Manogharan Named Co-Director of Penn State’s Additive Manufacturing Center

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Penn State’s Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition is an interdisciplinary research center that works to advance additive manufacturing and materials research.

Stafford Shaft Collars Enable Adjustments Without Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Stafford shaft collars and mounts feature handles and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types.

Fortech Synthetic Coolant Enables Bio-Stable Metal Removal

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Fortech’s TechKool FT4000 synthetic coolant is formulated to reject tramp oil that can cause smoking or misting and premature spoilage of coolant.

Embracing ESG: One Mold Builder's Path to Sustainability and Success

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The story of how a company in the moldmaking, injection molding and metal parts industry is navigating the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability.

Get Color Changes Right In Extrusion Blow Molding

| Plastics Technology

Follow these best practices to minimize loss of time, material and labor during color changes in molding containers from bottles to jerrycans. The authors explore what this means for each step of the process, from raw-material infeed to handling and reprocessing tails and trim.

Mack Expands Injection Molding Capacity, Staff

| Plastics Technology

The custom molder and contract manufacturer added a 240-ton Milacron Electric Roboshot E240 and a 125-ton Milacron Q110 Hybrid press to its facility in Cavendish, Vermont.

Mahr Inc. Appoints New General Manager, Sales

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

John Roberts will oversee Mahr’s Engineered Solutions business, as well as marketing, product management, applications engineering, service and distribution.

Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Form Printed Part Postprocessing Partnership

| Plastics Technology

Hawk Ridge Systems will add DyeMansion's finishing solutions to the product portfolio.

ECOAT24 Attracts Both Serious Electrocoaters and Novices Alike

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The conference, held April 2-4, 2024, in Orlando, Florida, provides the ecoating industry with educational sessions, supplier exhibits and networking with colleagues.

Hasco presenta gama de cables y enchufes para señal al molde

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La División de Hot Runner de Hasco presentó esta nueva línea que simplifica el proceso de cableado, otorga mayor seguridad y ahorra espacio en el molde.

Multi-scale 3D CT imaging enables digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation of composite structures

| CompositesWorld

Computed tomography (CT) provides highly accurate 3D analysis of internal microstructure, performance simulation of carbon fiber/PEEK satellite strut.

Lithoz, ORNL Partner to Advance Processing for High-Temperature Ceramics

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The new process could enable laser slurry drying of non-oxide ceramics with high refractive indexes

Eastman Will Recycle Colored and Opaque PET Supplied by Rumpke

| Plastics Technology

Agreement with MRF operator will send colored and opaque materials to Eastman for chemical recycling.

Hi-Tec CNC es el nuevo representante de Kitamura en México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hi-Tec CNC fue designado como distribuidor exclusivo para México de Kitamura Machinery, el fabricante japonés de centros de mecanizado de precisión horizontales, verticales, de doble columna y de 5 ejes.

CJ Biomaterials PHA-Based Polybag Makes Same-Day Delivery More Sustainable

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

New polybag provides similar properties to traditional PVC bags, including durability, opacity and adhesive properties.

NPE2024 Automotive Session Highlights

| Plastics Technology

Learn about trends and innovations in the automotive industry with the Automotive Industry Sessions at NPE2024.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies Hires Marketing Assistant

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Verona Faya’s experience with social media and content marketing will help grow the company’s market reach and expand its industry presence.

UV Blocker for Clear Film Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Tosaf’s UV9389PE EU boasts high-blocking effect in the wavelength of 200 nm to 389 nm.