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NCC successfully demonstrates AFP manufacture of CMC parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Core Research program adapts existing AFP technology and identifies optimal deposition parameters using a novel 3M towpreg material for wider CMC use.
Plastic Omnium supports development of Safra Hycity hydrogen-powered buses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Passenger transportation retrofit specialist will receive Plastic Omnium’s Type IV high-pressure hydrogen vessels, fuel cell systems, and technical and product launch support.
Reshoring Initiative Projects Record-High Job Announcements
| MoldMaking Technology
The Reshoring Initiative’s 1H 2022 data projects jobs announced to be a record high of around 350,000.
#workforcedevelopment
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: StateMix
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
StateMix’s VM-1000-VAC model can simultaneously mix with vacuum capabilities of up to 1,000 grams of material.
Thin Heating Cartridges Offered in Miniature Formats
| MoldMaking Technology
Hotset America presents its high-performance hotrod type HHP heating cartridges in a diameter of only 1/8 inches, finding acceptance in high heat, highly accurate applications like hot runner systems and medical.
Cryomotive to manufacture first CRYOGAS hydrogen storage vessels using Mikrosam winder
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber-reinforced composite cryogenic compressed (CcH2) system offers up to 80 kilograms of H2 and 1,000 kilometers of range for heavy-duty truck and bus applications.
Workshop for Warriors to Break Ground for Facility Expansion
| MoldMaking Technology
Capital Campaign project raises $21 million for a new 25,000-square-foot facility that can accommodate higher student enrollment for quality training, educational programs and other opportunities.
3D-printed composite tail rotor gear box housing enhances Discovery super drone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CFP Technology teams with Flying-Cam to create 3D-printed, functional tail rotor actuators protection using Windform XT 2.0 composites and a powder bed fusion process.
Altair announces release of Simulation 2022.1 software update
| CompositesWorld
Altair releases updates to its simulation portfolio Simulation 2022.1, providing advanced simulation, cloud-based computing and optimization to meet lightweighting objectives.
L&L Special Furnace commissions high-temp box furnace for CMC parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multi-layer, high-temperature insulation, enables temperatures up to 1,700°C under partial atmospheric pressure for CMC parts production to be used in military and aerospace applications.
National manufacturing center for FRP infrastructure opened in Australia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four-year program between Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, InfraCore leads to internationally certified composite bridge, jetty, wharf, pontoon and lock gate manufacture, research in recycled materials.
How B2B Influencer Content Builds Better ROI
| Gardner Web
Working with industry experts raises a B2B brand’s profile and makes the most of an online presence in multiple ways. Here are four ways B2B brands are benefiting from B2B influencer marketing and how you can too.
Dri-Air Awards First Charles F. Sears Scholarships
| Plastics Technology
Scholarships from the late founder of drying specialist company “help deserving students overcome the financial challenges that stand between them and their dreams — a good education, a good job and a good future.”
AmSty and Encina in Long-Term Agreement for Circular PS Feedstocks
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Encina to supply AmSty with 551 million/lbs of recycled styrenic feedstock from new plant.
Recycled Plastic Flooring Product Recognized
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Shaw industries recognized by Fast Company for its PET flooring product.
3D Printing and AFP Join Forces in Automotive Demonstrator
Ginger Gardiner | Additive Manufacturing
Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D printed composites.
DN Solutions revela dos novedades en mecanizado en IMTS
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Efraín Figueroa, gerente regional de ventas para las Américas de DN Solutions, compartió dos de las novedades de la empresa en IMTS: el centro de mecanizado vertical de doble columna BVM 5700, y el centro de torneado multitarea de 9 ejes SMX 2100ST.
First Integrated PET Bottle Blowing, Inspection & Palletizing Machine
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
During K 2022, FlexBlow will demonstrate BlowPack at its plant in Lithuania. It’s described as a “world’s first” integrated system in one machine.
One-shot manufacture of 3D knitted hybrid thermoplastic composite structures
| CompositesWorld
MAPICC 3D project replaces steel seat support in heavy-duty vehicle with a 3D knitted composite made from thermoplastic hybrid yarns comprising the matrix and reinforcing components.
Cling Wrap Made from Potato Waste
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Australia’s Great Wrap to expand into U.S. with home compostable cling wrap and its refillable dispenser made from recycled PET bottles.
Metalworking Growth Stays Consistent in August
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
All components of metalworking activity contributed to the consistent slowdown in the past few months.
#economics
Máquina talladora GE15HS de alta velocidad, de Nidec
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Nidec Machine Tool presentó en IMTS la máquina GE15HS, una talladora de engranajes para múltiples industrias y aplicaciones.