High-Temperature Syntactic Foam and High-Slip Plug Materials for Thermoforming

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

  At K 2022, CMT Materials to launch new Hytac syntactic foam and a developmental higher slip plug materials with no PTFE.

Davis-Standard Launches Global Sustainability Initiative

| Plastics Technology

Prioritizes resource conservation, and supports circular economy initiatives, social responsibility, and business collaboration.  

Filtration and Extrusion Pump Technology Aimed at Recycling Applications

| Plastics Technology

Maag Group will present recycling solutions at K 2022

Speed Increasers Optimize Machine Parameters

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

IMTS 2022: Available for the most current Citizen models, the 1:4 speed increasers are said to optimize the machine’s parameters, making them both efficient and cost effective.   

How Many Parts Will My Mold Make? Part 1

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

Follow these guidelines to extend the life of a mold and reduce repair costs.

Mocap Expands Line of Straight Plastic Caps

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

According to the company, the caps are ideal for use as shipping caps, end caps, pipe caps, product protection, paint protection and thread protection.

La solución híbrida aditiva y sustractiva XtenDED

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La máquina aditiva + sustractiva XtenDED, de Sugino, es una solución optimizada que combina el aditivo de deposición de energía dirigida con el mecanizado de cinco ejes.

Speed Increasers Optimize Machine Parameters

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2022: Available for the most current Citizen models, the 1:4 speed increasers are said to optimize the machine’s parameters, making them both efficient and cost effective.   

Invitan a profesionales mexicanos a la conferencia sobre níquel electroless en Indiana

| Products Finishing México

Los organizadores de la conferencia sobre níquel electroless, ENC por sus siglas en inglés, hacen una invitación a los profesionales mexicanos de los recubrimientos a asistir a este evento que tendrá lugar en Indianápolis, Indiana, del 11 al 13 de octubre.

BASF Offers Customers Carbon Footprints for its Plastic Additives

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

myPlasticAdditives online customer portal is BASF’s latest addition to the Valeras portfolio of sustainable solutions and services.

MMT Ask the Expert: How to Optimize System and Hot Runner Balance

| MoldMaking Technology

In the first portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Sheldon Alexander answers some frequently asked questions on the fundamentals of system and hot runner balance and how to overcome challenges. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.

Caplugs Acquires Safeplast to Expand Solutions for Hose Protection

| Products Finishing

Caplugs acquires Safeplast as part of the company's efforts to expand hose protection capabilities.

Examining Productivity Gains Set to Transform Additive Manufacturing

Timothy W. Simpson | Modern Machine Shop

Additive manufacturing is in its second hype cycle, with companies weighing its endless design capabilities against cost and production output.

Vibrantz Technologies’ Leadership Changes

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Formerly Chromaflo and Ferro, Vibrantz announces shifts in leadership roles.  

Axiom Group United Under New Corporate Structure and Branding

| MoldMaking Technology

Global injection and molding industry contender Axiom Group unites its core brand under a “One Axiom” approach and introduces a new brand design to position itself at the forefront of automotive innovation.  

Airbus, Hiratagakuen partner to develop AAM services in Japan 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Agreement will tackle future eVTOL flight routes, concepts of operations and equipment for safe flights, all of which is crucial to launch commercial services with the composite CityAirbus NextGen.  

Advanced Hot Runner Solutions for Increased Injection Molding Flexibility, Sustainability

| MoldMaking Technology

Hot runner solutions from Oerlikon HRSflow at K 2022 vary from hot runners tailored to small shot weights, Xp nozzle series, PCR- and biopolymer-specific hot runners and a flow simulation presentation.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Click Bond

| CompositesWorld

Click Bond develops lightweight fasteners for assembly technology that require no installation holes, preserve structural integrity and are easy to install.

Ilium Composites transitions ULTImat chopped strand mats to 50% recycled polyester

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ULTImat Standard products range will be switched over to 100% recycled polyester within the next three years, according to the company.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: EuroLink International Business Development

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

EuroLink shares its expertise in providing technical marketing expertise and technical sales contacts across many industries for established or growing businesses.

SyBridge Technologies Announces New CEO Byron J. Paul

| MoldMaking Technology

Paul brings his industrial technology expertise to build upon SyBridge’s vision of bringing together a comprehensive portfolio of value-added design and manufacturing solutions for mold builders and other customers.  

NCC launches U.K. initiative to industrialize continuous carbon fiber reclamation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The NCC begins a three-year program to rapidly refine and scale industry continuous carbon fiber recycling, a key solution to net-zero ambitions. Partner collaborations are welcomed to the effort.