Avances en tapas de PET monomaterial: la innovación de Origin

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las tapas de PET con patente en trámite, desarrolladas por Origin Materials, se pueden producir de manera rentable utilizando PET reciclado o PET de base biológica.

Consortium Aims to Bring High-Value 3D Printing to UK

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing experts aim to create accessible, large-format additive manufacturing technology that will make UK manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.

Bio-based epoxy, recycled materials increase sustainability of all-terrain snowboards

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Aiming for a smaller environmental footprint while maintaining high performance, Salomon’s Highpath snowboard line incorporates bio-based epoxy, glass and basalt fiber stringers and recycled materials.

Impacto de la temperatura en las propiedades de los polímeros

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology México

Explore cómo la temperatura afecta las propiedades mecánicas de polímeros. Entienda el DMA y su relevancia para evaluar propiedades de carga.

Rust Converter Simplifies, Expedites Rust Removal

| Products Finishing

Water-based, low odor Ferrozinc is a rust conversion solution capable of converting rust in 30 minutes, according to HMG Paints and is available in 250 mL size.

Joint Ribbon Cutting at Fagor, Danobat Showrooms

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Danobat and Fagor co-hosted an inaugural event for their co-located facilities in the Chicago area.

SEWS invertirá 10 millones de dólares en Tabasco

| Modern Machine Shop México

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems instalará una planta manufacturera de arneses eléctricos para vehículos en el Parque Industrial TBC en Cunduacán, Tabasco.

Smart Layer Software Automates Visual Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Smart Layer software conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time.

MoldMaking Conference Right Around the Corner!

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This year features a dynamic lineup of experts focused on technical innovations, business strategies and workplace development initiatives for mold manufacturers.  See the full agenda and register today!

Navy Improves Readiness of USS Bataan With 3D Printing Capability

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Crew of USS Bataan completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor in only five days using a permanently installed metal 3D printer, demonstrating the impact this technology can have on operational readiness.

Inert mineral additive enhances composite resin systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Cimbar is featuring its product portfolio of mineral-based fillers including alumina trihydrate (ATH).

Tendencias en tecnologías de granulados y sólidos a granel de Sesotec

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Desde detectores de objetos extraños hasta análisis de materiales, Dietmar Dieing, vicepresidente de ventas para de Sesotec, destaca el enfoque de la compañía para redefinir la producción circular en la industria del plástico.

Screw Plugs Advance Reliable Thread Sealing 

| MoldMaking Technology

New brass and stainless steel screw plugs from Hasco secure temperature control bore sealing in injection molds.

HAV Airlander project is approved for £7 million investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

South Yorkshire leaders sanction support for HAV’s investment in facilities, talent and supply chains to progress production and bring its first composite Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft to the air by 2026.

BMComposites confirms second Linx 30 catamaran build

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New order adds to the reliability of the foil-assisted, beach landing, carbon fiber superyacht tender, with a 40-foot Linx model and an electric version in the works.

Researchers use graphene-based TENGs to provide energy sources for future smart devices

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A new study proves that using an advanced type of 3D graphene foam as an active layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can work as a reliable and cost-effective energy harvesting power source for autonomous sensors and electronics.

SPE ACCE 2023 presents fourth keynote

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dr. Ryan Hahnlen and Dr. Srikanth Pilla will be sharing their collaborative work on a cost-effective CFRTP door assembly, and what the application represents for lightweighting the automotive industry.

SW North America to Host Open House & Technology Day

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The event — which coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary — will take place at its North American headquarters in New Hudson, Michigan on Friday, August 25.

Bionbax: primera planta de bioplásticos en Latinoamérica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ubicada en Roldán, Argentina, Bionbax lidera la biotecnología con su primera planta de bioplásticos, con la cual apunta a satisfacer la demanda nacional y la exportación regional.

MMT Chats: Key Pain Points and Leverage Areas of Advanced Tooling

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Dr. Ahmed Arabi Hassen, R&D Staff Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, about advanced tooling research and development. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Sistemas de sujeción: claves para mejorar el mecanizado en cinco ejes

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México

Cuando se trata de sistemas de sujeción de piezas, los talleres pueden elegir entre opciones que proporcionan flexibilidad, ayudan a aumentar el rendimiento y permiten el mecanizado en cinco ejes. 

ASA Grade for Small, Mobile Medical-Device Housings

| Plastics Technology

Offers strong chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength. Available using renewable feedstock.