VIDEO: Using Data to Simplify Your Moldmaking Process

Christina Fuges | Plastics Technology

MMT Editorial Director, Christina Fuges, sits down with Injection Molding Solutions Owner John Bozzelli and ALBA Enterprises President/CEO Rich Oles to discuss the importance of data in simplifying (emphasis on simple!) processes.

Defense Department Looks to Additive Manufacturing to Propel Hypersonic Systems

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The DoD is requesting prototype solutions for its Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics (GAMMA-H) challenge as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to expand manufacturing processes for intricate hypersonic weapons parts.

SBTi certifica objetivos de cero emisiones netas de Milliken

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las metas de cero emisiones netas de Milliken fueron aprobadas por la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi), respaldada por la ONU. 

Asahi Kasei: miembro del proyecto piloto para certificación ISCC PLUS

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La certificación ISCC PLUS vincula la cadena de suministro, desde materiales como materia prima de biomasa y reciclados, hasta productos terminados a través de la gestión del balance de masa.

NASF Releases November 2022 Policy Update

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

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 November.
#regulations

Zortrax Powerful Trio Is Complete Resin 3D Printing, Postprocessing System

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2022: The company says this comprehensive system consists of the Zortrax Inkspire 2 UV-LCD 3D printer, Zortrax Cleaning Station and Zortrax Curing Station.

Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.

PlantMonitor monitorea datos de múltiples máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

PlantMonitor permite monitorear los datos de producción en múltiples sitios donde, al menos, una máquina tenga Heidenhain TNC control/StateMonitor.

Plastic Prototypes Using Silicone Rubber Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

How-to, step-by-step instructions that take you from making the master pattern to making the mold and casting the plastic parts.

Siemens Partners With Desktop Metal to Scale AM

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The collaboration will integrate Siemens technology in Desktop Metal’s AM 2.0 systems, including operational technology, information technology and automation.

Siemens Updates CNC Control System for Enhanced Digitization

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Siemens’ Sinumerik One CNC control system easily creates and works with digital twins of machine tools.

Base Materials launches BE368 epoxy tooling board

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Medium-temperature material is designed for the manufacture of master models, patterns, jigs and fixtures.  

Pipistrel makes first Canadian delivery of all-electric composite Velis Electro

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EASA and CAA type-certified high-wing aircraft enables further research, collaboration for battery-powered flight.  

FAA releases final report for Advanced Materials and Processes Survey for AAM, UAS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposed research authored by WSU-NIAR and Mississippi State Advanced Composites Institute offers techniques to identify, assess and understand composites and other materials use in aviation applications.  

National Institute for Metalworking Skills Launches Employer Engagement Process

Grace Stubbins | Production Machining

Five-step method establishes effective and focused on-the-job training in a short period of time.
#workforcedevelopment

Life On Deadline

Kate Hand | Gardner Web

EVP of Content and Web Kate Hand on building an unexpected career at a place that values balance.

Plastic Omnium, the CEA partner for next-gen mobility research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year advanced research collaboration covers Plastic Omnium’s expertise in exterior systems, composite front-end modules, fuel storage systems, Type IV hydrogen vessels and lighting.  

on Values, Design, Racing, Ordering, Measuring, & Turning 50

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Better values for better tech. . . Simple design improvement. . . Elements of an E Porsche. . . Will consumers order cars. . . Genesis G90 review. . . Heart rates on a race track. . . Designworks turns 50. . .

3 Points About 3D Printing Large Parts We Can Learn From the Lunar Habitat (Video)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Ingersoll Machine Tools describes the capabilities and promise of large-scale additive manufacturing as seen in the 3D printed sections of the Rosenberg Space Habitat.

Plastics Recycling LATAM 2023 abre convocatoria para conferencias

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La organización de Plastics Recycling LATAM invita a postular conferencias para el evento líder de reciclaje y circularidad de plásticos en México y América Latina, que se realizará el 7 y 8 de junio de 2023 en la Ciudad de México.

Video: FABTECH Day 2

| Products Finishing

Products Finishing Video Recap of FABTECH Day 2.

Nexeo distribuirá TPE de Teknor Apex en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El distribuidor de resinas termoplásticas, Nexeo Plastics, amplió su acuerdo con Teknor Apex para distribuir su línea de elastómeros termoplásticos Sarlink, Monprene y Elexar en México, Canadá, Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos a partir del 1 de enero de 2023.