For Honeywell’s Aclar Edge Bottles, “The Pie Is Much Bigger Than We Thought”

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

High-moisture-barrier Aclar Edge bottles for liquid drugs are nearing commercialization, and much broader market opportunities are emerging.

Four Questions to Ask Your Accountant

| MoldMaking Technology

The chief financial officer for a small mold builder/molder offers pointers on how to prepare for a tax audit.

Demanda de masterbatches plásticos aumentará hasta casi 4,5 millones de toneladas para 2027

| Plastics Technology México

Ceresana publicó la segunda edición revisada de su estudio de mercado donde destaca la alta demanda mundial de masterbatches plásticos, principalmente blancos.

Five 3D Printing Trends Mirrored in Machining

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

The underlying drivers of additive manufacturing’s advance are increasingly easy to spot on automated CNC machine shop floors.

A Conversation with Marc Aleksinas

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Marc Aleksinas, business manager at Metal Chem, discusses his experiences in the metal finishing industry and the results-driven philosophy behind the company’s success.

Laser Plastic Weld Tooling Enhances Process Quality

| Plastics Technology

Extol’s new LaserLock said to repeatedly locate and hold plastic parts inside the laser welding machine.

Rego-Fix Names New OEM Manager

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Bryan Bannister to serve as company’s new OEM manager in order to strengthen its supplier relationships.

New Bottle Lightweighting Technology Saves Resin and Cost

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Graham Packaging has developed a method of selectively reinforcing a bottle wall perpendicular to conventional parison programming.

Single-step prepreg slitting and rewinding unit to advance NIAR ATLAS aviation research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mikrosam, in collaboration with Composite Automation, delivers this custom-made machine, which offers slit flexibility, in-process inspection system and performs quality control on the fly.

SIS, InfraCore sign agreement for InfraCore technology license

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Long-distance signing of agreement opens way for further composites infrastructure construction in Australasia.

Insightful Writing Involves Meaningful Relationships

| Gardner Web

Lori Beckman, Senior Editor, Production Machining, says writing is more enjoyable when surrounded by good people who share a common goal and feels fortunate to have created strong connections and friendships while doing her job.
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Mid-Range CNC Machine Extends Hardware and Software Solution Alternatives

| MoldMaking Technology

Siemens’ Sinumerik 828D CNC with version 4.8 operating software has made available a new range of functions for improved speed, precision and safety of intermediate milling, turning and grinding machine tools.

Insightful Writing Involves Meaningful Relationships

| GROW

Lori Beckman, Senior Editor, Production Machining, says writing is more enjoyable when surrounded by good people who share a common goal and feels fortunate to have created strong connections and friendships while doing her job.

NASA Ingenuity Mars helicopter prepares for first flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites-intensive helicopter is to make the first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet, with the goal of hovering 3 meters above the Martian surface.

Additive Manufacturing Media announces The Cool Parts Showcase

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Contest seeks entries in three categories to highlight the best in 3D printing.

Shift2Rail issues call for molding tools to produce composite door, interiors demonstrators

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Tenders for molding tools in EU project to manufacture composites using compression molding process or equivalent due by April 22, 2021.

THK Celebrates 50 Years

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

THK is celebrating 50 years of operations in 2021 and planning to continue its spirit of innovation that resulted in the first linear motion guides.

Tiger Group Listing PVD and Other Equipment For Bulk Offers

Evan Doran | Products Finishing

Tiger Group is listing four robot-automated parts-washing, powder-coating and vacuum metallizing lines from Winona PVD — including “like-new” PVD equipment.

Opt Lasers' PLH3D-15W Blue-Laser Head Boosts Efficiency

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Opt Lasers’ PLH3D-15W uses three high-efficiency, blue-laser diodes to provide powerful, sustainable laser processing capabilities.

Anca Upgrades FX5 Linear Grinding Spindle Power

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Anca has upgraded its FX5 Linear’s grinding spindle from 9.5 kW to 12 kW, also offering a 19-kW upgrade. This power increase boosts productivity and flexibility.

Hexagon Purus reports significant customer, contract growth for 2020

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its 2020 spin-off, the company has been awarded numerous contracts, indicating increased adoption of composite pressure vessels, fuel storage and electric drivetrain solutions.

Airlander 10: The future of zero-carbon aviation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lighter-than-air flight is making a comeback with Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander airliner and it’s taking composites and sustainability to the next level.