Aerospace Composites Solutions relocates to new $16.8 million facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Build-Ready-certified location in Morgantown, Ky., U.S. will accommodate increased production and new job opportunities for the company formerly known as Blackhawk Composites.
People in composites: July 2023
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ACMA, Archer Aviation, TPI Composites and Cobra International welcome new hires to their teams.
RTX recognizes composites company Norco with Premier Supplier Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Norco’s 100% on-time delivery record to an RTX subsidiary and its overall excellence in collaboration and customer service have driven mutual success.
Lead Generation Ideas for Your Marketing
| Gardner Web
Looking for new ways to generate leads for your business? The Giraffe Social Media team compiled a listing of five top lead generation sources which could help you better target your outreach and promotional efforts.
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Tormach presenta un nuevo robot basado en software de código abierto
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El robot ZA6, de Tormach, utiliza servomotores EtherCAT, drives de engranajes armónicos y fundiciones de aluminio.
Methods Machine Tools organiza Open House en Massachusetts
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Methods Machine Fest les ofrecerá a los asistentes un panorama de toda la gama de plataformas CNC de tres y cinco ejes, electroerosionadoras, tornos multitarea, soluciones automatizadas e integradas, servicios y soporte de Methods.
Commercial Vehicle Group abre planta en Chihuahua
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 10 millones de dólares, Commercial Vehicle Group inauguró una planta en el municipio de Aldama, Chihuahua, para apoyar el creciente mercado de vehículos eléctricos.
Graphene-Enhanced Stretch Film Billed as 'World First'
| Plastics Technology
Thinner, stronger films to be commercialized by Brazil’s Packseven in August.
Rethink Quality Control to Increase Productivity, Decrease Scrap
Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop
Verifying parts is essential to documenting quality, and there are a few best practices that can make the quality control process more efficient.
New Materials From 3D Systems to Expand SLA and Figure 4 Platforms
| Plastics Technology
3D Systems announced a flame-retardant material for 3D printing of large format parts.
Jorge Ibarra, nuevo director general de M&G Polímeros México
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La incorporación de Jorge Ibarra Ugarte a M&G Polímeros, como director general adjunto, impulsará el crecimiento y la transformación de la compañía en México.
Essentium Research Highlights Positive Impact of 3D Printing on Reducing Carbon Emissions
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The “Trends in 3D Printing at Scale” white paper summarizes the results of a third-party industry report that surveyed 170 managers and executives working at manufacturing companies with responsibility for 3D printing.
3D Printing Suppliers Announce Partnership in Filament Production
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
3D Fuel filament production will be integrated into Essentium additive manufacturing material facilities in Texas
Vertical Injection Molding Machine Range Extended
| Plastics Technology
LS Mtron’s expanded range of LSG-V vertical machines has 13 models with a variety of injection and rotary table formats.
Hot Runner Tips, Apprenticeships & Waterline Maintenance, Oh My! MMT's June Top Hits
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
Take a look at MMT’s top hits from June based on Google Analytics.
ALPLA Launches ALPLArecycling Brand & Expands Food-Grade rPET Production
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Global packaging powerhouse continues its growth as a major international plastics recycler.
How to Configure Your Twin-Screw Extruder: Part 3
| Plastics Technology
The melting mechanism in a twin-screw extruder is quite different from that of a single screw. Design of the melting section affects how the material is melted, as well as melt temperature and quality.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 117: A Little Dab to Prevent Machine Downtime
| Production Machining
Using anti-seize in threads can reduce torque values required by 25-30% and help reduce machine downtime.
SUR/FIN 2023: Capsules from the Technical Sessions I: Emerging Technologies
| Products Finishing
SUR/FIN 2023 in Cleveland this past June was a resounding success. Due to the efforts of the Technical Activities Committee, ably led by Bill Nebiolo this year, an outstanding program of technical presentations was offered. What follows are summaries of selected presentations from the Emerging Technologies sessions. Additional coverage will be provided in this space in the coming months. The full report can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF23Aug1.
Altana Division Honored With Innovation Award
| Products Finishing
Altana’s Eckart division wins Altana Innovation award for the Metalure C series.
Composites enable massive wastewater infrastructure project
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
To build complex drop shafts for New Zealand’s Central Interceptor project, RPC Technologies pushed the limits with glass and carbon fiber, vertical filament winding and UV-cure resins.
Process Aid Concentrates are PFAS-Free
| Plastics Technology
Wide range of products for cast/blown film and pipe.