Development of composite isogrid structures using innovative deposition technology

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Versatile robotic system integrates in-line towpreg impregnation, offering reduced-cost, high-performance isogrid structures for a variety of industries.

2021 PMTS Parts Cleaning Exhibitors Help Determine ‘How Clean is Clean’

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Taking advantage of trade shows and conferences geared toward parts cleaning processes, best practices and technologies, such as PMTS, is a great way to become educated about parts cleaning for your company.

NCC unveils AFP/ATL dual system for large, complex structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The hybrid cell, created in partnership with Electroimpact, can be used individually or together for automated composite manufacturing at a medium- to large-scale level.

Wickert multifunctional gripper improves automated workpiece handling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Set-up free gripper handles multilayer-stacked components uses cameras, image processing and an integrated position sensor system for uninterrupted handling, automation and machining operations.

Gardner Business Media Unveils New Trade Show for Plastics Processors

| MoldMaking Technology

Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) to launch in Greater Chicago in March 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast advances LANCA project concept with resin transfer infusion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast, Northrop Grumman and Intrepid Minds support further development of the Royal Air Force’s unmanned Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA). 

Absolute Haitian, iMFLUX Partnership Expand Injection Mold Processing Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

Access to iMFLUX low constant-pressure molding platform offers more flexible approach to processing for Absolute Haitian customers and optimizes most molding processes.

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Error Turns Nozzle Into Chess Piece — AM: Why the Failure? #3

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Chess pieces are often 3D printed as demo parts, but this one was an accident! What happened? The answer involves heat transfer.

Gardner Unveiling New Trade Show for Plastics Market

| Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology Expo to Launch in Greater Chicago in March 2022, filling a void with an event in a vital market for plastics.

Huber to Fully Own Magnifin Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Business

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Huber has signed a definitive agreement with RHI Magnesita to acquire their 50% ownership stake in their 50/50 joint venture

An Interview With Stacey Bales, Bales Metal Surface Solutions

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Bales discusses growing up in the electroplating business, her experience as a woman in leadership and the value of industry associations.

Diplomado de Inyección de Plásticos de KraussMaffei 2021 ajusta su programa con opción virtual

| Plastics Technology México

En alianza con el IQH, el diplomado en Inyección de Plásticos de KraussMaffei ha sido relanzado en 2021 con adaptaciones para los nuevos tiempos.

Ecoclean launches new cloud service - Ecoclean Connect

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing

Ecoclean’s new cloud service offers manufacturing digitalization and remote service. 

Growing AM's Presence in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Advanced Michigan mold manufacturer advocates for additive manufacturing in moldmaking through collaboration and education.

BASF’s PPSU Used to Extrusion Blow Mold ‘Next-Generation’ Baby Bottles

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Japan’s Zoom T is making its new curved baby bottles with BASF’s transparent Ultrason P 3010.

Molding Solutions Acquires Seabrook Plastics

| Plastics Technology

With the assistance of Nuvescor Group, the two Michigan-based injection molders will be joined.

Importación y exportación de tornos en México durante 2020

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2020 el intercambio comercial total de tornos (incluidos los centros de torneado) que trabajan por arranque de metal fue de 125 millones de dólares.

Starrett Appoints Jim VandeHei as Director of Sales

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Jim VandeHei joins the L. S. Starrett Co. as director of sales, Starrett Metrology Systems.

Mayor productividad con moldes de inyección de plástico digitalizados y sistema de hotrunner

| Plastics Technology México

El fabricante alemán de productos plásticos Walther Faltsysteme lleva años confiando en las capacidades del fabricante de moldes austriaco Haidlmair. En el más reciente proyecto, dos filiales de Haidlmair, Digital Moulds y FDU Hotrunner, ayudaron a Walther a conseguir una productividad y una eficiencia de producción aún mayores.

Skin-Care Manufacturer to Use SABIC’s Biobased PP

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Beiersdorf innovates packaging of its Nivea portfolio of face creams to reduce use of fossil-based virgin PP.

Webinar gratuito: Recubrimientos biocidas: tendencias en nuevos acabados

| Products Finishing México

La demanda de recubrimientos biocidas se ha incrementado a raíz de la irrupción del coronavirus. Inscríbase al webinar sin costo organizado por Helmut Fischer México y Products Finishing México y aprenda más sobre estos recubrimientos y los retos para su aplicación y control.

Oxygen Scavenger for up to 100% rPET

| Plastics Technology

Avient’s non-nylon based Amosorb 4020R said to provide rPET packaging with full, consistent oxygen scavenging performance and enhanced aesthetics.