Cincinnati BAAM Technology Demonstrates 3D Printing with Recycled Materials

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

The demonstration successfully proved that large-scale multi-material printing can be done effectively and economically with recycled composite materials.

Clariant presenta sus tendencias de color para autos y un configurador virtual de colores

| Products Finishing México

El “Trendbook 2025 Automotive Styling Shades” de Clariant muestra las tendencias de color para la industria automotriz y viene acompañado de un simulador virtual de colores.

Generador de erosión de Anca Motion reduce los tiempos de ciclo

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con el generador de erosión SparX, de Anca Motion, la máquina EDG3 ha aprovechado la tecnología de su plataforma de mecanizado por electroerosión rotativa de alto rendimiento.

3M crece en ventas por demanda de productos contra el COVID-19

| Plastics Technology México

3M superó las estimaciones de ingresos trimestrales de Wall Street ya que la gente compró más productos de seguridad personal para protegerse de posibles infecciones por COVID-19.

Designing a versatile, multi-material EV battery enclosure

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Continental Structural Plastics has developed one-piece, compression-molded composite covers, an innovative fastening system and a range of material options to meet OEM needs.

Primus Aerospace Adopts Velo3D System for Aerospace, Defense Work

| Additive Manufacturing

Company says it is first ever, advanced metal 3D-printing system of its kind dedicated to flight-critical applications.

Daimler Buses y Omniplus crean centro de impresión 3D móvil para piezas de repuesto

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La mini fábrica, ubicada en Hamburgo, está equipada con una impresora 3D industrial de alta calidad e incluye todas las estaciones necesarias para la producción de repuestos impresos en 3D para autobuses.

How to Get Out of Debt by Increasing Gross Margin 20 Cents More Per Hour

| Production Machining

No matter your business, the opportunities are virtually limitless and the impact is extraordinary when you focus your attention on improving gross margins.

Anuncian realización de Proveedor Automotriz 2021

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El evento, organizado por el Clúster Automotriz de Nuevo León, se llevará cabo del 10 al 17 de junio de manera virtual.

Plotting a Pathway to Profitable Additive Manufacturing

Timothy W. Simpson | Modern Machine Shop

The cost per pound for a metal AM part may be shocking, but that knowledge is essential to plan a journey to success with Additive Manufacturing.

Sumitomo Adds Drill Tip for Drilling Aluminum

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

New SMDT-NAL drill tips from Sumitomo are coated with Diamond-like Carbon DLC ‘Aurora’ Coating. These replaceable drill tips are suitable for machining aluminum alloys and non-ferrous materials.

Finishing Index Moderates After Posting March All-Time High

Michael Guckes | Products Finishing

Best Efforts to Increase Output Still Cannot Quell Rising Backlogs
#economics

New thermoset matrix resin offers fast, low-temp, tunable cure

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

HARP Rapid is a new thermoset resin chemistry for liquid molding processes that offers a fast, tunable cure profile, and a Tg that exceeds the material’s cure temperature.

Varney Manufacturing Purchases Darex

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Varney Manufacturing has purchased Darex, a company with which it has enjoyed close ties since Varney’s foundation by a former Darex president in 2003.

Oelheld Cooling Lubricant Suitable for Heavy Duty Machining

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

AquaTec 7655 is a water-miscible product suitable for general to heavy-duty machining of steels, plastics and aluminium alloys.

PF Podcast Discusses CARB Hex Chrome Phase-out Deadlines

| Products Finishing

Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast discusses what recently proposed California hex chrome phase-outs may mean for metal finishers in the state and for the surface finishing industry at large.
#regulations

Reciclaje, un reto para alcanzar la economía circular en Latinoamérica

| Plastics Technology México

Brasil, Chile, Colombia y Argentina compartieron su experiencia en el reciclaje de plásticos durante el 7º Foro de Recicladores de ANIPAC.

Comprehensive, Scientific Overview of Plastics and the Environment

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Veteran plastics materials scientist tackles waste, litter, microplastics, degradation and other related topics in his book The Plastics Paradox

40th Anniversary of WM Thermoforming Machines

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Having reached its 40th milestone, WM Thermoforming says passion for research and innovation continues to characterize its mission.  

Reverse Engineering Software Removes Workflow Complexity

| MoldMaking Technology

Hexagon simplified reverse engineering processes provides a single working environment from scan to manufacturable CAD model.

Hypetex invests in composite manufacturing sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.K.-based manufacturer joins with SustainableX to address the negative ecological effects of post-process painting of composite components and find more sustainable solutions. 

Sigmatex renews partnership with CCM Hockey

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Long-term partnership delivers high-performance carbon fiber hockey sticks for the elite sport market.