THOR project develops mass-producible CFRTP hydrogen tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The three-year project, concluded in 2022 and aided by partners spanning the entire hydrogen storage supply chain, tested and produced 15 thermoplastic tanks, with the goal of achieving broader market introduction.

on Lexus, EV issues & LEGO at Le Mans

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Lexus brings new SUVs. . .mobile charger. . .the Volvo EX30 and carbon. . .SEMA and the EPA. . .material dependencies. . .adventures at Le Mans. . .

Innovative Micro-Molding From Minnesota Machine Shop

Peter Zelinski | Plastics Technology

Machine shops are natural inventors, but not necessarily suited to supporting and marketing a product. This Minnesota shop with an invention related to micromolding will share it through licensing.

Productive Robotics Cobot Provides Flexible Maneuvering

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The seven-axis Blaze Welding cobot can maneuver around all sides of parts and fixtures, enabling it to perform more weldments in a single setup.

AMT Partners With CSCMP to Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The partners aim to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth.

Gardner Business Index - May 2023: 47.5

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was nearly the same in May (47.5) as April (47.6).

VIDEO: Hot Runner Solutions Driven by Performance and Partnership

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

INCOE’s New Business Development Manager Jim Bott and Business Development Manager David Shirley break down valve gating technology, balanced hot runner systems and the secret to partnering with customers to develop the right melt management technology. 

Máquina rectificadora de Vollmer presenta un diseño de doble husillo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Basada en el concepto de doble husillo de Vollmer, la nueva VGrind Argon permite un mecanizado preciso y eficaz en varios niveles.

AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China With Complete Water-Based Refinish Range

| Products Finishing

Porsche China will be supplied with AkzoNobel’s water-based Sikkens products.

Dayou Autoparts invertirá 20 millones de dólares en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Desde su nueva planta en Santa Catarina, Dayou Autoparts producirá hasta 1,200,000 volantes para proveer a empresas como KIA y Hyundai.

Monaghan Tooling Group Offers Reamer Reconditioning Service

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Diatool service includes replacing all blades, grinding a fresh bevel geometry, refurbishing the body of the reamer and coating the blades if required.

Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show. 

Plastics Recycling LATAM: la conversación continuará en 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

Gracias a su éxito y crecimiento, Plastics Recycling LATAM cambia de sede y ahora se realizará en el World Trade Center de la Ciudad de México los días 10 y 11 de septiembre de 2024.

Checklist para la fabricación exitosa de moldes inyección de plástico

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology México

Una guía integral sobre cómo optimizar el proceso de diseño y construcción de moldes de inyección de plástico, centrada en la prevención de problemas y la mejora continua.

Palbit Cutting Tool Provides Multitasking Capabilities

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Multicut tool is said to provide a versatile solution for a wide range of machining processes.

ANPRAC evoluciona a MexBeb: nueva era de la industria de bebidas

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La Asociación Nacional de Productores de Refrescos y Aguas Carbonatadas (ANPRAC) evoluciona a MexBeb, con una visión renovada para impulsar la sostenibilidad, aumentar la eficiencia en el uso del agua y reducir la huella de carbono de la industria.

High-Precision VMC With Unrestricted Five-Axis Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

The Mikron Mill S 200 U is GF Machining’s vertical high-speed machining center well suited for tool and moldmaking and exact part production.

On the radar: Advancing the application, adoption of graphene-reinforced composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Graphene, a broad 2D material family with high potential, comes to the forefront, as standardization and application efforts in the composites industry seek to break down the barrier to its commercial adoption.  

Spirit AeroSystems to build new composite fuselage for HondaJet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A build-to-print composite fuselage and composite bonded frame are part of the work agreement with Honda Aircraft Company for its HondaJet 2600 concept.

Modular Screw Optimized for Microcellular Foam Molding

| Plastics Technology

KraussMaffei says its HPS-Physical Foaming screw features a universal design and 30% higher plasticizing capacity for MuCell molding.

Nexa3D Dental Resins, Workflow Increase Throughput

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Nexa3D’s growing dental resin portfolio now includes 10 validated materials for both the NXD series and the XiP printer platforms.

PPG, Satys Partner for Aerospace Ecoat System in France

| Products Finishing

PPG is partnering with Satys, a French industrial group active in aircraft sealing, painting and surface treatment.