Recycling Report Describes Recovery from 2020 Lows

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Prepared by Stina, the report summarizes data collected on U.S.-sourced plastic recovered for recycling in 2021.

CEO Appointed to Lead Weiler Abrasives

| Products Finishing

Arjang "AJ" Roshan-Rouz has been appointed the CEO of Weiler Abrasives, succeeding Chris Weiler, who is stepping into role of executive chairman.

The Effects of Time on Polymers

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Last month we briefly discussed the influence of temperature on the mechanical properties of polymers and reviewed some of the structural considerations that govern these effects.

AMPP Recognizes World Corrosion Awareness Day

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) celebrates World Corrosion Awareness Day on April 24 recognizing contributions of corrosion prevention and control professionals.

Frasle Mobility launches composites-focused brand Composs

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

A production line in Brazil will produce composite automotive fender and tail light components for truck manufacturers.

Nabrawind receives financial support from Fortescue Future Industries

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The company aims to grow product portfolio and market for wind energy technologies such as a modular blade joint and foundation solution.

High-Speed Milling Chucks Enable Heavy-Duty Milling

| MoldMaking Technology

Big Daishowa Mega 12DS power chucks provide users with a highly stable and rigid operation when milling workpieces such as molds.  

What to expect at JEC World 2023: Exhibit previews

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2023 will be held April 25-27 in Paris, France. Check out CW’s exhibitor preview compilation to learn what to expect from some of this year’s exhibitors.

You Can Come Home Again

| Gardner Web

When she left for college, Heather Gaynor never thought she’d be working in a publishing role she loved in her hometown of Cincinnati. But the universe has a funny way of working itself out.

JEC World 2023 exhibit preview: Mito Materials Solutions

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

At the Startup Hub, Mito is availabile to discuss its ready-to-pour graphene resin options, customer applications and solutions for taking graphene from the lab to the real world.

You Can Come Home Again

| GROW

When she left for college, Heather Gaynor never thought she’d be working in a publishing role she loved in her hometown of Cincinnati. But the universe has a funny way of working itself out.

Brighton Science unveils BConnect: The world's first surface intelligence platform

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Next-generation solution combines diagnostic tools with data analytics to understand and prevent bonding and adhesion issues in composites and other industries.

ATLAM combines composite tape laying, large-scale thermoplastic 3D printing in one printhead

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

CEAD, GKN Aerospace Deutschland and TU Munich enable additive manufacturing of large composite tools and parts with low CTE and high mechanical properties.

Tin and Tin Zinc Overview and Growth

| Products Finishing

Brett Larick of Columbia Chemical discusses the increasing demand for conductive finishes driven by the increasing electrification of vehicles.

How Incredible Finishing Companies Predict the Future

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

The way that Incredible Plating Co. can predict the future is nothing short of, well, incredible.

CNC or 3D Printing: 5 Factors to Consider

| MoldMaking Technology

Accuracy, time, cost, nimbleness and application considerations help to determine if a shop should use CNC machining or 3D printing.

Broaching Tools for Keyways, Internal and External Profiles

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Eastec 2023: The REV motorized broaching tools are well suited for machining simple keyways or internal and external profiles, both teeth and splines.

Venta de vehículos eléctricos crece 8.5 % en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI), durante 2022 se vendieron en el mercado interno 51,065 vehículos con este tipo de tecnologías.

Cimatron's Updated CAD/CAM Software Streamlines Mold Design

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: Cimatron V16 includes a clean new user interface and increased automation for faster mold design, electrode creation and NC programming.

Contest Seeks Cool Industrial 3D Printed Parts

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

The Cool Parts Showcase is seeking innovative 3D printed parts. Enter by May 30.

“Casas Abiertas” de Braskem Idesa regresa a Coatzacoalcos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Braskem Idesa y su subsidiaria TQPM celebrarán la jornada de “Casas Abiertas” para conectar con la comunidad en Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz.

Nexa3D Acquires Addifab

| Additive Manufacturing

The maker of polymer 3D printers and the creator of technology for injection-molding-ready printed tooling are fully joined after announcing a collaboration last year.