UD researchers advance TuFF composite's viability for aerospace

The University of Delaware’s research team continues to mature the short fiber composite’s cost competitiveness with metal through sensor embedding, virtual modeling and TuFF thermoset manufacture.  

Cryomotive opens Hydrogen Storage Manufacturing Center 

Cryomotive is to develop, manufacture and assemble Cryogas composite hydrogen tanks for commercial vehicles, buses and ships at new Pfeffenhausen site, accelerating hydrogen refueling systems production for zero-emission commercial vehicles.  

What Makes a Good Marketing Message?

Marketers need a message that’s easy to deliver in any medium — digital, physical, in person, or hybrid. With a real Message Map, your message becomes much easier to deliver and absorb.

NASF Releases December 2022 Policy Update

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of December.
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Los 5 artículos más leídos en 2022 sobre procesamiento de plásticos

En 2022, Plastics Technology México tuvo el honor de comunicar casos de éxito en la adopción de nuevas tecnologías, innovaciones en procesos y artículos técnicos para elevar la competitividad de su planta.  

YCM Sinker EDM Features Large Work Envelope

The Exeron 316 Sinker EDM features heavy-ribbed and welded construction for added strength and stability.

Springer Industrial Welcomes Technical Sales Representative

Victor Salinas joins the Spring Industrial team as a technical sales representative, providing support to customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.

From Human Resources to a Moldmaker Card Game: The Most-Viewed MMT Chats of 2022

The MMT team has compiled a list of the most-viewed MMT Chats of 2022 based on analytics. From human resources’ role in the moldmaking industry, to a moldmaker playing card game, MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges has covered a lot of topics with her guests. Check out the list to see what you may have missed or revisit an old favorite. 
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Poll: Which Shop Impressed You the Most in 2022?

Speeding Up Splines

Moving small- to medium-batch production from outsourced, dedicated hobbing operations to in-house, CNC multitasking machines helps job shops achieve quick turnarounds and flexibility in supplying splines for the heavy-vehicle industry. Inserted disc cutters make this transition possible.

Compact Oil Temperature Control Unit Series Expanded

technotrans new teco ct 130 base 60 oil-based TCU features a temperature range of up to 130°C (266°F).

ExxonMobil Doubles PP Production in Baton Rouge

The new PP unit is now up and running.

GibbsCAM 2023 Includes Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning Strategies

The software’s PrimeTurning Strategies are said to permit turning and facing in all directions, which is said to deliver dramatic increases in high-volume production.

Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole compression test

A new ASTM-standardized open-hole compression test method seeks to determine the notch sensitivity of sandwich composites. 
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Rectificadora de Studer incorpora rueda de rectificado de gran tamaño

El campo de aplicación de la máquina S36, de United Grinding, se extiende a sectores como moldes y troqueles, aeroespacial y automotriz, entre otros.

Microplastic Flows in the Water Cycle

Tricky questions about the bits of plastic that seem to be everywhere.

Ensinger Acquires Poly-Tech Industrial

Acquisition expands the company’s ‘value proposition of providing customers pellet-to-parts solutions’.

4 Ways 3D Printing Is Changing Medical Implants

Additive manufacturing provides new ways of making medical implants, but its impact is greater than this. How 3D printing is changing medical manufacturing and improving patient outcomes. 

Reducing Variation: The Only Way to Reduce Production Cost

Hidden variation in production is what increases costs in manufacturing. Here are four tips for reducing variability.

Networking by Association: 6 Reasons to Join a Local Industry Group

Debi Williams, Director of Digital Content Services, shares her go-to piece of advice for young professionals. Join your local industry association.

Networking by Association: 6 Reasons to Join a Local Industry Group

Debi Williams, Director of Digital Content Services, shares her go-to piece of advice for young professionals. Join your local industry association.