GE Additive Partners With Sydney University on Manufacturing-Focused Research Facility
| Additive Manufacturing
The Sydney manufacturing hub is a new manufacturing-focused research facility that will work alongside industry to deliver cutting-edge R&D in additive manufacturing and materials processing.
#workforcedevelopment
Reifenhauser PTXPO Spotlight
| MoldMaking Technology
Reifenhauser discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
ExxonMobil anuncia venta comercial de sus polímeros circulares certificados
| Plastics Technology México
Utilizando su tecnología Exxtend para el reciclaje avanzado de desechos plásticos, ExxonMobil inició la comercialización de sus polímeros con Berry Global, líder mundial de envases plásticos.
Electric Valve-Gate Technology Debuts
| Plastics Technology
Synventive will use PTXPO to debut its eGate sync hot runner technology to the North American market after its global debut at last year’s Fakuma.
Alro Steel Elects New CEO, Chairman
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Alro Steel has elected Randy Glick to the position of CEO and chairman of the board.
February Index Similar to January Report
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining saw expanding activity in Orders, Production and Backlogs at increased rates in the second month of 2022.
Hydrostatic membrane consolidation: Skin-stringer panels in 60 minutes
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Airbus and Siempelkamp demonstrate press process as alternative to thermoplastic welding, aimed to enable rate 100 aircraft and future mobility manufacturing.
Brian Croke Promoted to VP Technology of Enercon Industries Corporation
| Plastics Technology
Croke now leads Enercon’s engineering and product development teams.
Palmgren Arbor Press Offers More Clearance Over the Table
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The Ratcheting Arbor Press is made from cast iron and its additional clearance space makes it well suited for broaching and pressing large items.
Tederic North America Machinery PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
Tederic Machinery discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Tederic North America Machinery PTXPO Spotlight
| MoldMaking Technology
Tederic Machinery discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Plásticos a la Medida inaugura planta de reciclaje en Lerma
Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México
Plásticos a la Medida inauguró las nuevas instalaciones de su planta de reciclaje en Lerma, Estado de México, con el objetivo de crecer su capacidad instalada.
PTXPO Spotlight: ACS Group & MiVue
| Plastics Technology
ACS Group discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Lanxess expands Tepex flowcore composite range
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Focusing on lightweight components for cars, sports equipment and consumer goods, the long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic enhances ductility, recylability and processability.
Mold Repair Servicer Specializes in Mold Polishing, Laser Engraving/Texturing, Laser Welding
| MoldMaking Technology
High Tech Laser & Polishing supports mold builders with multiple services, offering laser welding and TIG welding as well as engraving on tool steels, aluminum, copper and graphite.
Hitachi Power Solutions combines AI, drones to enhance wind turbine blade maintenance services
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Blade Total Service follows maintenance service guidelines to ensure greater safety and security at wind power facilities when inspecting blades for repair.
First edition handbook addresses sustainable composites for additive manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
“Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing,” authored by Boeing AM lead, Antonio Paesano, PhD, highlights up-to-date information and data of actual commercial materials.
MMT Chats Will Be Held Live and In-Person at PTXPO
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
The Plastics Technology Expo enables visitors to be a live audience for MMT Chats, which will be held in the new MMT Studio. Editorial Director Christina Fuges will speak with industry experts about a range of topics that impact the mold manufacturing community.
AFPT GmbH expects to acquire composite tube manufacturer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Netherlands-based Alformet BV will enable AFPT to expand the use of tubular, fiber-reinforced thermoplastic structures across a wide range of end markets.
H2Bus hydrogen-electric bus launches in Europe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The eight-meter minibus demonstrates the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology in transit vehicles, complete with Loop Energy eFlow technology and hydrogen storage tanks.
This Company Is Developing Software to Make Any Industrial Robot Into a 3D Printer
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Do robots offer additive manufacturing capacity just waiting to be unboxed?
Helping High-Precision, Multiaxis CNC Machines Maintain Tight-Tolerance Control
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
Standardizing Heidenhain control systems on multiaxis CNC machines across the shop floor help Cavalier Tool streamline setups and post-process work, increase accuracy, and improve turnaround and scheduling flexibility to maintain its competitive edge.