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Cycling forward with bike frame materials and processes
| CompositesWorld
Fine-tuning of conventional materials and processes characterizes today’s CFRP bicycle frame manufacturing, whether in the large factories of Asia or at reshored facilities in North America and Europe. Thermoplastic resins and automated processes are on the horizon, though likely years away from high-volume production levels.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 7th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing
Renishaw Appoints Director of Additive Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Callanan has been with the company for 25 years and is returning to the research and development environment where she started her career.
Guidelines for Advanced Hot Runner Manifold Channel Design
| MoldMaking Technology
Recent simulation research highlights the difference between a drilled, straight manifold channel design and a curved channel design produced via additive manufacturing.
Tri-Mer Offers Tanks for Range of Processes
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The company develops tanks using rugged, long-life materials that won't delaminate or embrittle, even with exposure to aggressive chemicals over long periods of time.
Avantium Holds First Piling Ceremony for its FDCA Flagship Plant
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Scheduled for completion by end of 2023, the plant will enable the commercial launch of PEF from 2024 onwards.
Solvay y Mitsubishi Chemical se asocian para reciclar componentes médicos
| Plastics Technology México
Los equipos médicos fabricados con el termoplástico de polisulfona (PSU) Udel, de Solvay, se reciclarán al final de su vida útil gracias a un acuerdo con Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM).
Next ACE Machine Tool Training Hub Planned for North Carolina
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
HBCU North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University partnered with The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation to support a national machine tool training and innovation initiative, establish new hub.
#workforcedevelopment
Kholer construye una nueva planta de grifería en Nuevo León
| Products Finishing México
La estadounidense Kholer anunció la construcción de una planta de 25 hectáreas en Nuevo León para incrementar la producción de grifería en el país. El proyecto generará más de 1,500 empleos en la próxima década.
PAMA Supports 3D Printing Innovation, Standards
| Additive Manufacturing
PAMA is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and RadTech, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing ultraviolet and electron beam technology.
#regulations
McDonalds is Testing 50/50 PCR/Biobased Clear PP Cups
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ineos and Pactiv Evergreen are key part of the team in this project.
PostProcess’ FDM Support Removal Reduces Postprocessing Time
| Additive Manufacturing
The company says the Vorsa 500 reduces support removal processing times in additive manufacturing by over 50%.
Widia Introduces Solid End Milling Platform
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Widia’s WCE solid end milling platform debuts with WCE4, a four-flute geometry that combines advanced features with versatile grade.
Precision, Small-Diameter Micro Pins
| MoldMaking Technology
Custom core pin supplier, Punch Industry USA, highlights its supply of steel and carbide micro pins for injection molders, as well as other offerings and competencies.
on Jeeps (Hybrid and Longer), Autonomous Tech for Lawn Mowers, & a Look at the Hyundai Kona
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
The Jeep Grand Cherokee gets an electric boost. . .The Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets extra length. . .Autonomy comes to commercial lawn mowing. . .Diesel sales in Europe sustained by hybrid architectures. . .The Hyundai Kona: is it really a crossover?
LFT-D Thrives in Automotive and Other Durables
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teijin Automotive acquires its 10th direct long-fiber thermoplastic system as demand for this technology soars.
Avances en herramientas de corte para mecanizado CNC
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop México
Las herramientas de corte avanzan junto con las necesidades de los talleres. Aquí una visión a los nuevos desarrollos en refrigerante a través de la herramienta, herramientas para mayores velocidades de corte, cambio rápido de herramientas y herramientas de corte para el mecanizado desatendido.
Foster is Now Marketing Partner for Porex Virtek Sintered PTFE Membrane Technology for the Healthcare Market
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Company to provide sales, tech and order fulfillment support the technology through its U.S. locations in Connecticut and Nevada.
Nexa3D y Addifab se unen para imprimir herramentales en 3D
| Plastics Technology México
La asociación entre Nexa3D y Addifab permite ampliar las capacidades del moldeo por inyección con impresión 3D ultrarrápida de gran formato.
Long-fiber liquid crystal polymers
Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld
High-performance, injection moldable grades to be offered with long glass, carbon fiber options.
Adhesive Workholding Pallet System Designed for Complex Parts
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Blue Photon’s Grip Pallets are designed for quick change and adhesive workholding of complex and hard-to-hold parts for EDM, grinding, inspection, laser and milling operations
Established Interior Automotive TPE With High Recycling Ratio
| Plastics Technology
Kraiburg TPE is expanding its portfolio to included TPEs made of up to 38% recycled raw materials, depending on hardness.