XlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.

Alstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.

Airbus reveals CityAirbus eVTOL vehicle for urban air mobility

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Airbus’ fully electric CityAirbus is equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail and eight electrically powered propellors as part of its distributed propulsion system. It is designed to carry up to four passengers in a zero emissions flight in multiple applications.

Airtech resins approved for use on Thermwood 3D printers

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Airtech has partnered with Thermwood Corp. to ensure its Dahltram resins meet and exceed the requirements for 3D printing on Thermwood’s LSAM platform.

Teijin Automotive Technologies unifies five automotive materials companies

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal Plásticos, Benet Automotive, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe join together, provide global solutions for composites mobility solutions.

DLR Institute of Structures and Design increases maturity of thermoplastic composite fuselage structures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Project with Airbus demonstrates OOA co-consolidated stringer-stiffened skin with resistance welded frame and cleats.

Sunnen promotes new CEO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

F. Christopher Miltenberger joined Sunnen as president and COO in 2015 with operations, engineering and business development experience. During Miltenberger’s tenure, he has helped Sunnen transform its global operations, as well as improve its customer contact management and relationship development. 
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Aprendices y estudiantes de DHBW comienzan sus carreras profesionales en Arburg

| Plastics Technology México

De acuerdo con Arburg, 77 jóvenes de la Universidad Estatal Cooperativa de Baden-Württemberg (DHBW), Alemania, comenzaron su formación en las instalaciones de Lossburg.

George Koch Sons renombra sus negocios de acabado

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

Con una nueva identidad de marca, Koch combina cinco negocios de acabado bajo una sola empresa que ofrece las principales tecnologías de recubrimiento.

A Marked Part Is Never Lost

| Modern Machine Shop

Laser engraving parts has become an essential process at MRS Machining. Marked parts mean that both the manufacturer and the customer are protected from misidentifying parts. 

Expectativa de inversión en maquinaria se mantiene en alza por cuarto trimestre consecutivo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con información del Banco de México, los directivos con planes de invertir en los siguientes doce meses buscarán adquirir maquinaria y equipo para la producción, equipo de transporte, y equipo de cómputo y periféricos.

CNC Software Inc. Enhances Mastercam Turning Capabilities

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

According to CNC Software Inc., users can save time and avoid errors by creating reusable assemblies of modular components. These assemblies can be stored in a library and used for the creation of full 3D lathe tool assemblies.

Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.

Fresadora de Palmgren que maneja una amplia gama de operaciones

| Modern Machine Shop México

Palmgren refiere que la máquina es ideal para realizar operaciones de fresado, taladrado, ranurado, grabado, mandrinado, roscado y mecanizado en ángulo.

Episode 10: Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology Inc.

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In this episode of On the Line, Michael Feldstein, president of Surface Technology Inc. (STI), the top-ranking 2021 Products Finishing Top Shop for the electroplating and anodizing benchmarking category, discusses STI’s history of success and its approach to innovation.

PMTS 2021 Tool Chest Prize Finds Good Home

Derek Korn | Production Machining

After Matthew Detzler won the $1,600 tool chest by completing the show’s Digital Scavenger Hunt, he knew right where he’d put it to use.

Three Keys to Managing a Successful Tool Transfer

| MoldMaking Technology

How to effectively manage a tool transfer despite rundown tools, an outdated automation system and difficult materials.  

Tungsten Carbide Core Pins Reduce Core Shift and Deflection

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

According to the Craft Technology, CraftAlloy tooling is more rigid than other mold tooling materials on the market; it reduces core shift and deflection, which reportedly enables the highest possible process capability with injection molded parts.

Artificial intelligence optimizes CNC milling of carbon fiber-reinforced composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The Augsburg AI Production Network — DLR Center for Lightweight Production Technology (ZLP), Fraunhofer IGCV and University of Augsburg — use ultrasonic sensors to correlate sound to quality in composites machining.

Natural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.

Study reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.

On Porsche, Honda Civic, NACTOY Semifinalists and more

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

How to get fans, adventures in EV charging, why machine learning can lead to better materials, the 11th generation Honda Civic, and much more.