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Anisoprint, Additive Flow launch full-scale topology optimization software for composites

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Additive Flow’s FormFlow software enables users to optimize geometry smoothly through all phases of the design process. The tool is compatible with Anisoprint’s slicing software, Aura, for composite 3D printing.

Molding Analysis Software Series Refines Simulation Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

The latest release, Moldex3D 2021, improves accuracy, customization of simulation reports, offers more seamless integration, enhances access in advanced process and composite materials and supports IC packaging process simulation.

Solvay completes South Carolina facility installation, adds to U.S. thermoplastic composite capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Facility development is fueled by increasing energy, aerospace and automotive demand, and will manufacture UD PVDF, PPS and PEEK tapes.

Saudi Aramco inaugurates first GFRP rebar production facility

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

A joint venture between Pultron and IKK now has a dedicated facility, IKK Mateenbar, to manufacture and supply corrosion-free fiberglass rebar for infrastructure projects in Saudia Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa.

Impossible Object offers high-performance, PEEK 3D-printed products at PA12 prices

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Combination of the company’s proprietary CBAM process and lower cost source saves customers up to 80% and offers stronger, better performing products.

On That New Car Smell, NAIAS, and The Microlino

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

The nose knows at Nissan (seriously). Creating new automotive experiences. Hyundai and hydrogen. And a whole lot more (including a reference to Henry Ford’s first four-wheel vehicle—and it isn’t the Model T).

Precision Cutting Enables High Speed Composites Molding Process

| CompositesWorld

Automatic cutting of proprietary composite materials is critical for high speed molding of military-grade pressurized camera enclosures.

2021 Hot Shots Finalists

| Plastics Technology

These 10 entrants will be judged by Molding 2021's attendees in Plastics Technology's inaugural injection molded part competition.

Credit Data Signaling Possible Working Capital Squeeze

Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence

Banking data signal rising demand from companies for credit. This may support ancedotal evidence that a rising proportion of firms are struggling with limited working capital.

Solvay Expands Thermoplastic Composite Capacity

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Solvay’s new TPC line will produce unidirectional composite tape from a range of high-performance resins including PVDF, PPS and PEEK.

Soluciones automatizadas de etiquetado en molde

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meximold: Los sistemas StackTeck IML están diseñados para usar marcos estandarizados con componentes modulares para adaptarse a diferentes aplicaciones.

Kelly Chemical Corp. Distributes Single Component EN Solution in Asia

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Surface Technology Inc. has named Kelly Chemical Corp. as a distributor of its One-Plate electroless nickel solution. Kelly Chemical Corp will provide One-Plate to the Asian market and provide customer support.

Capacity Utilization Growth Widespread Across Manufacturing

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

The capacity utilization in all but two of the industries tracked by Gardner Intelligence is in an accelerating growth mode (the two exceptions are growing slower). This is a positive sign for capital equipment consumption as capacity utilization leads capital spending by seven to 10 months.