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Preheating Capabilities Facilitate High-Quality 3D-Printed Tool Steel for Tool and Die Industry
| MoldMaking Technology
Trumpf displays its ability to 3D print standard tool steel H11/H13 reliably and efficiently for tool and moldmaking, and other industries.
Grand Largue Composites, Sicomin enable flax fiber-built Class40 racing yacht
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fibers, fabrics, epoxy resins and adhesives from Sicomin helped realize the lightweight, strong and stiff Crosscall yacht, capable of tackling extreme ocean racing conditions.
Novel composite aims to resolve self-healing material challenges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
University engineering researchers have developed and tested self-healing composites capable of self-repairing in place repeatedly without losing healing properties, as well as enhancing resistance to fracture.
Sintratec Adds More Power in S3 Selective Laser Sintering System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: The system comes with a 30-W fiber laser, which is three times more powerful than the Sintratec S2, resulting in shorter printing times.
Nexa3D Chooses Mechnano’s MechT for 3D Printing of Static-Dissipative Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Nexa3D’s xESD resin is said to provide an innovative and cost-effective solution for fabricating high-resolution, static-dissipative parts required in a multitude of electronics applications.
Solukon’s SPR-Pathfinder Software for Automatic Depowdering
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext: It is said the algorithm-based SPR-Pathfinder calculates the ideal motion sequence for the most complex geometries, finding the best path to enable the powder to flow out completely.
Launcher Uses Additive Manufacturing to Optimize Satellite Design
| Additive Manufacturing
Launcher depends on Velo3D to 3D print complex rocket compounds for low-cost, small satellite delivery systems.
Itene destaca nuevos materiales y tecnologías de reciclado en la K
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con el objetivo de resolver los retos para lograr una economía circular, el centro tecnológico Itene presentó en la feria K casos de éxito sobre sostenibilidad y circularidad de los plásticos.
Zeiss Opens New Quality Assurance Center in Michigan
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The showroom features a broad portfolio of industrial microscopes, CT X-ray machines, CMMs and optical systems, non-contact 3D devices, automated car body systems and surface and special geometry instruments.
Walter Introduces Coated Grade for Machining Aluminum
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The WXN15 coated grade inserts can be used for copy milling, face milling, ramping, pocket milling and circular interpolation milling.
Finally, A Comprehensive Software Solution Designed for Small Job Shops
| Modern Machine Shop
Zel X from Siemens is an integrated software application that consolidates collaboration, design, manufacturing, and operations into a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution. From RFQ to delivery, it’s a more efficient way to handle quotes, manage jobs, make parts, and collaborate with teams of all sizes.
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS Rulemaking
| Products Finishing
Stakeholders looking to the Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
Why “Boring” Is Superlative for Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #29A
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
It is impressive to be the biggest, smallest, first, only, thinnest and more additively manufactured part. But there is value in the average or mundane parts, too. We discuss examples on this episode of AM Radio.
What You Need to Know About Leader Pins and Bushings
| MoldMaking Technology
There’s a lot more to these humble but essential mold components than you might suspect. Following the author’s tips could save much time, money and frustration.
Borealis y Vibac desarrollan película BOPP para envasado de alimentos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Borealis y Vibac desarrollaron la película BOPP “V-Fresh” producida con las poliolefinas circulares derivadas de flujos de desechos y residuos, Bornewables.
Handheld NIR Instrument Distinguishes PET from PETG
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Mobile spectroscopy from trinamiX detects more than 30 different plastics—and now PET vs. PETG as an aid to recycling.
Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment
| Products Finishing
Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.
Mechanically and/or Chemically Recycled Polylefins Debut at K2022
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
ExxonMobil, Nova Chemicals and Braskem are among the latest polyolefin suppliers that are developing such new resin portfolios.
AlphaMAC All-Electric Extrusion Blow Molders Come to U.S.
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Italian-built machines for containers up to 30 L are offered with built-in robot, quality-control station, and Industry 4.0 features.
Haimer resalta la evolución de los portaherramientas térmicos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
En JIMTOF 2022, Andreas Haimer, presidente del Grupo Haimer, habló sobre la historia de la compañía y el desarrollo de los portaherramientas térmicos.
Ascend Performance Materials Buys Majority Stake in Circular Polymers
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Acquisition secures supply of PCR.
New Illig Tool Network for North America
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Mexico’s GIC becomes Illig’s first certified thermoform tooling partner.