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Solvay supplies composites, adhesives, technical support to Novotech Seagull aircraft development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Solvay supports the composites-intensive UAM platform with its aerospace-qualified MTM 45-1 and CYCOM 5320-1 resin systems in preparation for a flight in late 2021.
St. Paul Engraving Underscores Laser Texturing, Engraving & Micromachining Service Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
Amerimold 2021 exhibitor emphasizes use of five-axis laser technologies such as flexible pulse sources and Z-focus shifters for high-quality surface finish and reduced machining time.
LM Wind Power Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1,111th blade
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Turkey-based plant deploys lean management strategies and a diverse workforce to produces two-piece carbon fiber blades for GE’s Onshore Cypress platform as well as wind blades for regional and global wind farms.
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Drilling System Achieves High-Penetration Rates for General Purpose Holemaking
| MoldMaking Technology
Allied Machine & Engineering’s T-A Pro drilling system combines material-specific insert geometries, a redesigned drill body and a proprietary coolant-through system.
Veelo Technologies wins award extension to enhance composite solid rocket motors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Veelo Technologies will continue to leverage its composite materials and technologies to meet Phase II program goals.
TPRC publication studies the effects of grit-blasting on titanium-thermoplastic composite joints
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researcher Vanessa Marinosci studies the correlation between mechanical performance and titanium surface morphology of co-consolidated Ti6Al4V-C/PEKK joints.
Bieglo Group thermoplastic polymer supports project to 3D print structures on the moon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-performance Aurum resin, combined with regolith material, will be used to create a printing material mixture that holds up under the harsh lunar environment.
Hexagon Agility receives Xpress Natural Gas composite module order
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hexagon Agility’s Mobile Pipeline modules serve to drives clean natural gas capacity and meet anticipated demand, with 1,700 modules deployed globally.
Magrail technology to undergo feasibility testing in Italy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An MOU between Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and Nevomo aids to verify the feasibility of the composite hyperloop-inspired transportation technology, with a goal to eventually integrate it with European railway systems.
University of Delaware calls for 2021 Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials nominations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Award recognizes individuals who have actively contributed to the field of composites through leadership, scholarly and education endeavors, inventions and/or economic enterprises. Deadline is July 25.
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Rohner Introduces New Collector Modules
Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing
The new powder collector modules are designed to extend filter life and reduce noise.
Nexa3D Wins Innovation Award at AM Tech Forum
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
During two talks presented by the company at the same event, Nexa3D demonstrated its additive manufacturing end-to-end solutions.
BASF Colors & Effects’ Black Pigment Gets Expanded Food Contact Compliance
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
BASF’s inorganic pigment Sicopal Black K 0098 can be used in recyclable black plastics for microwaveable and oven-ready food packaging articles.
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Is Your Shop Farming or Hunting?
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Decoupling your company’s R&D and product development from its manufacturing can help keep your new project pipeline full.
Rettificatrici Ghiringhelli celebra un siglo de historia
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el lanzamiento de una nueva máquina rectificadora sin centros en la próxima EMO Milán, el proveedor italiano Rettificatrici Ghiringhelli festeja su centenario.
New Generation of Advanced Plastics Shredding Technology
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
This technology, called the Beast, is reportedly large enough to efficiently reduce the biggest containers in one operation, and durable enough to last decades.
Stereotyping Generations Can Lead to Missed Opportunities
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Our workforce consists of Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z. They have grown up in different worlds. But does stereotyping our employees by generation help or hurt our leadership?
30 Under 30 Class of 2021: Southeast-Based Moldmakers Making a Difference
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology covers the next-generation moldmakers based in the southeastern U.S. which are recognized under the 30 Under 30 Honors Program.
Fortalecer las cadenas de valor en México: charla con Renato Villaseñor, director de Galnik
| Products Finishing México
Esta es la segunda parte de la conversación que tuvimos con Renato Villaseñor sobre la industria de acabados de superficie en México, donde nos da algunas claves para fortalecer las cadenas de proveeduría y aprovechar las oportunidades que presenta el mercado.
Rocket engine thrust frame proves a strong candidate for composites conversion
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
The engine thrust frame of a space launch vehicle, located at the bottom of a rocket stage, joining fuel tanks to engines, must deliver strength and stiffness across a range of temperatures — cost-effectively.
PPG to Expand Coatings Manufacturing Capacity in Europe for Packaging Applications
| Products Finishing
Investments will support growing regional demand for can coatings for food, beverage, personal care.
Expanded Line of Thermoset Elastomers that Process Like Thermoplastics
| Plastics Technology
Avient’s next-generation Barricade elastomers product line expands the durometer range from 50 to 90 Shore A.