What Stories Would Your Most Challenging Injection Molded Part Tell?

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Time is running out to enter Plastics Technology’s Hot Shot’s Injection Molded Parts Competition — share your company’s capabilities via its greatest molding challenges.

MAXBlade project to advance tidal energy generation with 13-meter composite blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recently launched 66-month MAXBlade project aims to harness tidal energy in the U.K. through a 70% increase in rotor swept area.  

Low-Heat Green Laser Targets Delicate Substrates for Direct Part Marking

| MoldMaking Technology

Foba has developed a new 532-nm-wavelength green laser marking system that enables optical part inspection and validation of marked contents as well as the automated and precise positioning of the laser mark.  

Fibre Extrusion Technology celebrates record year in 2022

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The laboratory and pilot melt spinning systems supplier experienced high sales volumes and collaborated in a variety of product innovations for advanced materials.  

Asahi Kasei collaborates on continuous carbon fiber reclamation development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Inexpensive, closed-loop recycling system employs electrolyzed sulfuric acid to cleanly separate the fiber from the resin.  

Innoptus Solar Team select JetCam for 2023 World Solar Challenge vehicle fabrication

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JetCam software streamlines nesting performance for composite ply assembly and cutting for the team’s 100th solar vehicle.  

Meld Creates Spinoff Additive Printing Service Company

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Meld PrintWorks Corp. will utilize Meld Manufacturing’s patented 3D printing technology to offer an additive printing service. Robb Hudson has been named CEO/president of the new company.

Master Fluid Solutions Introduces Emulsion for Grinding and Cutting Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Trim E860 is said to be an ideal solution for heavy-duty and general machining.

Asahi Kasei Collaborates on Development of High-Quality Recycled Carbon Fiber

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Working with academic partners, Asahi Kasei has developed new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds.  

How to Choose the Correct Measuring Tool for Any Application

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

There are many options to choose from when deciding on a dimensional measurement tool. Consider these application-based factors when selecting a measurement solution.

TPEs Meets NSF 51 Regulation for Commercial Food Equipment

| Plastics Technology

Kraiburg’s new TPE series aimed at seals/gaskets, valves, flexible connectors, food contact hoses, and more.
#regulations

America Makes Announces 2022 Project Awards

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The winning project proposals address evolving challenges of the domestic supply chain and offer progressive solutions.

What Does Surface Roughness Mean in Moldmaking?

| MoldMaking Technology

To improve mold performance, reduce wear and produce high-quality molded parts, mold builders must understand surface texture and how to properly measure, analyze and control it.

Techmer PM anuncia nuevo gerente general para América Latina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ricardo Vásquez ha sido contratado por Techmer PM como su gerente general, para la región de América Latina.

Publican informe final sobre reglas de origen del sector automotriz

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El panel del T-MEC determinó que es válido considerar las partes esenciales de un vehículo terminado como originarias, una vez que hayan cumplido con la regla de origen de 75 %.

Velo3D Hires New Director of Solutions Engineering

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Robin Stamp will oversee the development of new standards with regulatory agencies, the qualification of new metal alloys for use in the Sapphire family of printers and the collaboration with partners and agencies.
#regulations

Trion Coatings Announces Consultation Agreement With Brad Durkin

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Industry veteran Brad Durkin to aid in SAFEChrome market integration for Trion Coatings, a leader in providing alternatives to hexavalent chromium use in decorative and functional applications.
#regulations

Gardner Business Index - December 2022: 46.8

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) contracted about the same in December as November. 
#economics

Strohm secures second “Jumpers on Demand” contract from ExxonMobil

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

On-site service includes readily available 24+ carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 jumpers to be installed at depths of 1,700 meters for water and gas (WAG) application.   

Adapa announces Curve Works as new co-investor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Curve Works owner Dr. François Geuskens is taking a proactive management role as Adapa’s CTO to continue broadening the functionality, application of the company’s adaptive mold system.  

Surface Damage Assessment Software Platform for Nondestructive Testing Service Providers

| MoldMaking Technology

Creaform is launching a new, complete NDT software platform, VXintegrity, designed to tackle any surface analyses as well as simple metrology applications.  

Nominations Open for 2023 Mold Maker, Designer and Repair of Person of the Year Awards

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

SPE Mold Technologies Division is seeking potential nominees for its three annual awards, which will be presented at this year’s PTXPO event. Nomination deadline is Feb. 28.