Up, not out: The next chapter of CompositesWorld

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

I have been editor-in-chief of CompositesWorld for 17 years, which translates into a lot of editorials. This will be my last as I become publisher of CW. We welcome Scott Francis back to the brand to take my place.

Oxygen Permeation System Also Tests Relative Humidity

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Ametek Mocon expands Ox-Tran 2/28 instrument portfolio  

PhysicsX, Velo3D Partner to Provide Engineers with AI Simulation Tooling

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration gives Velo3D customers access to AI-enabled physics simulation and optimization capabilities, and gives PhysicsX customers increased manufacturing flexibility to produce their most advanced concepts.

Prueban con éxito empaques para alimentos mediante reciclaje avanzado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ExxonMobil, Cyclyx International, Sealed Air y Ahold Delhaize USA generan alianza para demostrar que una economía circular en envases de plástico para alimentos es posible.  

Tolerancing in Mold Design, Part 2: Using GD&T to Address Conventional Tolerancing Issues

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold designers can achieve a single interpretation of workpiece functionality when following the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.

Mold Ejector Accelerators Achieve Second-Stage Ejection

| MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components says its Ejector Accelerators can be used when additional pin travel is required to release molded parts from lifters, stripper plates or deep core features, without the need for a second set of ejector plates.

Suhner's Robotic Compliance System Provides Compact Operation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The fully electric EFC-02 compliance system provides users with simple robot programming for setting up complex processes.

Destacan dinamismo del sector manufacturero en el Estado de México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Empresas como Excel Turbines de México ampliarán sus actividades, mientras que Valeo instalará una nueva planta de producción en la entidad.

Sistema de manufactura aditiva de metales EOS M 290

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: EOS North America (stand 2736) presentará el sistema de manufactura aditiva de metal la EOS M 290.

Intrinsic Viscosity Enhancer for rPET and PET Food-Contact Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Nexam’s Nexamite MO2100 rebuilds molecular weight and increases IV to enable upcycling of rPET.  

Bluco Corp. Receives Recognition for Company Culture

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The NABR has named Bluco as one of Chicago’s “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” for the third consecutive year.

NASA pursues lunar terrain vehicle services for Artemis missions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NASA is seeking industry proposals before July 10, 2023, for the development and demonstration of a next-gen LTV for crewed and uncrewed exploration of the moon during Artemis missions.

Noncontact Laser Scanner Enhanced for Mold Inspection Suitability

| MoldMaking Technology

Wireless Nikon Metrology LC15Dx inspection tool features increased resolution and accuracy of data acquisition for continuous feedback of metrology information, further enhancing its versatility and efficiency.

Composites pioneers Donna Dawson, Bob Griffiths pass

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Dawson and Griffiths died in early May and had a long, lasting and positive impact on the composites industry and CompositesWorld.

Social Media: A Newer, Needed Toolset for B2B Marketing Success

| Gardner Web

Social media marketing has become a must-have in B2B. Harnessing its power, taking the reins of the journey and avoiding pitfalls are essential.

MoldMaking and Molding Conference Sessions Finalized

| MoldMaking Technology

August 29-30 in Minneapolis all things moldmaking and injection molding will be happening at the Hyatt Regency — check out our speakers and topics!  

New Michigan Technical Center for YCM Alliance

| MoldMaking Technology

YCM Alliance held a grand opening of its new Technical Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, last week, which is the first in a series of centers designed to showcase and demo machining solutions for die and mold machining, ultra-high-speed machining and general parts machining.

Upgraded CT Scanning and Multi-Sensor Coordinate Measuring Machines

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Werth’s TomoScope S Plus 240 systems boast more than double the measuring volume as their predecessor with almost the same size.  

LNS North America's Bar Feeder Increases Throughput

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The GT 342 automatic magazine bar feeder enables higher spindle speeds for greater throughput from sliding headstock turning machines.

VulcanForms Is Forging a New Model for Large-Scale Production (and It's More Than 3D Printing)

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The MIT spinout leverages proprietary high-power laser powder bed fusion alongside machining in the context of digitized, cost-effective and “maniacally focused” production.

Sodick Open House Event Will Showcase Machining Portfolio

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s Advanced Technology Show takes place on June 6 and 7, 2023, at the company’s headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Pymes serán las grandes beneficiadas del nearshoring

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con Luis Antonio Ramírez, director de NAFIN y Bancomext, las pymes serán las grandes beneficiadas del nearshoring en México.