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Compounder Spins Off Home-Made Industry 4.0 Platform
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Alterra to offer SmartChronos iIOT platform, which it’s been using on its own lines, to other processors
CAD/CAM System Requirements: An Overview
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
CAD/CAM programs are among the most demanding kinds of computer software. Smooth operation requires careful consideration of computer specifications.
Hexagon Purus Type IV systems to be incorporated into double-decker buses, onboard maritime storage
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An MOU with a Hong Kong bus operator will incorporate hydrogen storage into double-decker buses, while Hexagon Purus Maritime deploys Type IV cylinders for vessel storage.
Dolphitech launches TRM 0.7MHz equipment for deeper material inspection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Transducer module is well suited for the inspection of GFRP sections and low-grade GRP materials with component thicknesses around 15-100 mm.
American Clean Power issues annual renewable energy report
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In 2021, the U.S. surpassed 200 GW of renewable energy capacity including wind, solar and battery storage. However, bottlenecks caused by inflation, supply chain issues and other components threaten the ability to reach climate targets.
Lights-Out Metal 3D Printer Minimizes EDM Needs for Moldmakers
| MoldMaking Technology
The Matsuura LUMEX series boasts both forming and milling capabilities in one unit, achieving highly accurate mold component production, with the ablity to integrate conformal cooling and porous venting.
AMBA Conference 2022 Snapshots
| MoldMaking Technology
Alongside prominent industry names and faces, MMT’s editors took away key pointers and experienced a “shifting of perspective” at the American Mold Builders Association Conference 2022.
Plastic Omnium and Hyliko to decarbonize heavy mobility with hydrogen storage vessels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Order to cover 315 high-pressure hydrogen vessels to equip 45 trucks by the end of 2024, with developments in novel storage systems to extend truck range by almost 60%.
CoreTech System’s Moldex3D 2022 aims to deliver more accurate molding results
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Important updates and highlights of the molding simulation software include automating analysis optimization, enhancing design, materials and trials support, data access and an improved learning environment.
U.K. wind turbine blade recycling project, PRoGrESS, commences
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The three-year project seeks to deliver a circular model for wind turbine blades with the building of the U.K.’s first recycling pilot plant and commercialization of University of Strathclyde’s recycling method.
Gen 2 Carbon forms strategic partnership with Deakin University to lead multimillion recycling initiative
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The newly formed enterprise is part of Deakin’s “Recycling and Renewable Energy Commercialisation Hub” (REACH). Feedstock will be processed from a variety of waste streams throughout Australia.
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Dura Composites appoints The Invicta Group as new GRP distributor in the Middle East
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dura Composites’ d2 GRP product range will be specifically distributed in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, offering anti-slip durability and fire protection capabilities.
Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization
| Products Finishing
Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.
Hot Shots—Recognizing Injection Molding Excellence
| Plastics Technology
The injection molded part competition is back—enter your submission today.
Low-Cost Cobots with Online Integration Support
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Lightweight six-axis cobot has 2-kg payload capacity and 664-mm reach.
Versatile Weight-Loss Feeder
| Plastics Technology
Compact, robust unit is permanently calibrated and adjustment-free.
BIEMH regresa con todos los bríos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La Bienal Internacional de Máquinas-Herramienta (BIEMH) regresa con entusiasmo para realizar su 31ª edición, que se llevará a cabo del 13 al 17 de junio de 2022 en Bilbao, España. El énfasis será en la Industria 4.0
High-performance sustainability and cost-efficiency advance with HiPerDiF
| CompositesWorld
In the latest chapter of the HiPerDiF (High Performance Discontinuous Fibre) story, commercial production is on the near horizon for high-performance composite materials that are both sustainable and formable, leading to simpler, more cost-efficient composites manufacturing.
How to Tackle Tough Angled Pocket Milling With Two Tools
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Milling a deep pocket with a tight corner radius comes with unique challenges, but using both a flat bottom drill and a necked-down finishing tool can help.
School Is Out but the MCA Is in Session
| Production Machining
Unlimited access to cleaning insights from the experts is a huge benefit when becoming an MCA member.
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Alconox Inc.
| Production Machining
Alconox Inc. has been a leader in laboratory detergents, used in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, healthcare, electronics, and the cosmetics industries as well as solar, food, nuclear and optics industries. Our products can now be found in over 50 countries world-wide.
Audi Creates 3D Printing Filament from Parts Packaging
Gary S. Vasilash | Additive Manufacturing
The German automotive company is among the leaders in material reuse—which includes making filaments from what might otherwise be considered waste.