Toray achieves NADCAP accreditation for thermoplastic prepreg manufacture

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray reported to be the first composites company to receive the Non-Metallic Materials Manufacturing – Thermoplastic Prepreg Manufacturing AC7124/6 certification.

Machina Labs awarded contract for robotic composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The initiative, enabled by the U.S. Air Force, is designed to advance metal tooling for high-rate production of composites.  

Lamborghini developments highlight continued focus on composites

Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld

The Lamborghini, the purveyor of superb sportscars, has long been involved in composites, but has noted an increase in the lightweight materials’ application.  

Life on Both Sides of the Pond

| Gardner Web

After graduating from college with no direction of where to go, an interview at a mysterious company unexpectedly became the launching point and home for Ellen’s career.

Life on Both Sides of the Pond

| GROW

After graduating from college with no direction of where to go, an interview at a mysterious company unexpectedly became the launching point and home for Ellen’s career.

Illig y Neste colaboran en soluciones sostenibles para empaques

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Neste e ILLIG iniciaron una asociación estratégica para promover el uso de soluciones más sostenibles en la producción de envases de plástico termoformado.  

Netstal incluyó en sus máquinas una opción para eficiencia energética

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con este anuncio, Netstal ofrece una reducción de presión del sistema adaptativo de las máquinas de moldeo por inyección, lo que se traduce en una disminución en el consumo de energía.

Mitutoyo Measurement System Provides Highly Accurate Readings

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: The LH-600F Linear Height Measurement System features a high-accuracy scale unit and guiding mechanism.

Modular MOM System Bundles Functional Areas of Digital Factory

| Products Finishing

MOM System from Dürr and subsidiary iTac is a complete, single-source solution for production planning and control.

PTXPO 2023 Preview: Unlocking Your Next Solution for Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment

| MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO 2023 houses exhibitors that are ready to provide services and solutions for mold maintenance, repair and surface treatment challenges.

Sodick - Plustech Inc. PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Plustech discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

General Polymers in Binding Buyout Agreement

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company has entered into this agreement for buyout of all remaining equity interest from Michael Kirtley.  

Clamping Units for Swiss-Type Lathes

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: This hydraulic, high-precision clamping unit for Swiss-type lathes is well suited for static front and back drilling operations.

Double Cone, Pull Collets for High Runout Accuracy, Friction Prevention

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: Both the Double Cone and Pull Collets come with a Kroko slots option that prevents chips and dirt from getting into the bore and slots.

Infrared Absorbing Masterbatch for PC

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

CAI’s new additive boasts high performance even in thinner PC films or sheets while being easy to process.

Composite tension leaf springs: Available for trucks at last

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

Tension leaf springs with progressive spring rates meet the demanding needs of truck suspensions.  

Evonik Invests in Interface Polymer’s Additives for Sustainable Plastics

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Interface Polymers’ Polarfin additives shown to simplify to the processing of plastics such as mixtures of PE and PP.  

Choosing the Correct Gage Type for Groove Inspection

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Grooves play a critical functional role for seal rings and retainer rings, so good gaging practices are a must.

Hypertherm Partners With Sofos Robotics on Offline Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sofos Robotics uses Robotmaster to perform cell design, reach and feasibility studies, as well as programming services.

Better Edge's Drill Point Features Unique Geometry

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2023: The Bat Wing point geometry provides optimized gashing for lower thrust, polished flutes for increased chip evacuation and coolant gash channels for optimum flow.

Haimer Products Enhance Shrink-fit Toolholding

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: The Power Clamp Air i4.0 and the Nano NG i4.0 are specially designed for the shrink-fit process.

Schaublin 302 Is Compact, High-Precision Lathe for Flexible Production

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: This multipurpose machine is a high-precision production lathe that features a FANUC digital control, compact size and flexibility for cost-effective, small- and large-scale production runs.