SABIC Opens Ultem Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Asia-Pacific Demand
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Facility will produce ULTEM for technology applications.
Injection Molded Enclosures Plug into Potential Electric Vehicle Battery Applications
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
In partnership with material suppliers, Engel is proving out injection molded thermoplastic-based concepts for electric vehicle battery housings, utilizing production tools and dedicated machines at its large press factory in St. Valentin, Austria.
Formnext Names Management Duo to Oversee Formnext Trade Show
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Christoph Stüker has been promoted to join Sascha Wenzler as duo managers for Formnext, the world’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing.
A Path to Qualification for Pressure Equipment
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Can additively manufactured parts be qualified without a direct standard? In this case study, valve manufacturer Samson lays out an approach for qualifying AM parts to Europe’s Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) based on a Particular Material Appraisal (PMA).
Qlar retoma operaciones en Sudamérica con enfoque sostenible
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Qlar retoma operaciones en Sudamérica y fortalece el soporte para soluciones Schenck Process y nuevas tecnologías.
Crece el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros en noviembre de 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció 1.5 puntos en su comparación anual, mientras que el rubro de productos metálicos, maquinaria, equipo y muebles aumentó 1.9 puntos.
Encuesta revela retos del reciclaje de plástico en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El interés por el reciclaje crece en México, pero la falta de información afecta su adopción. Conozca los hallazgos de la encuesta de reciclaje 2024.
Caron Engineering Appoints New Members to Executive Team
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Caron Engineering Inc.’s new C-suite leadership team will enhance operations and technological innovation.
Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.
Eficiencia y ahorro energético con el nuevo Cooling Tornado de Hasco
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Hasco ha lanzado el Cooling Tornado Z9665, una solución que promete incrementar la eficiencia en el enfriamiento de moldes en un 20 % y disminuir el consumo energético hasta en un 40 %.
Consortium Building Metal 3D Printer With Large-Scale Build Volume, Enhanced Productivity
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
With dimensions up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 2 m, the printer is designed to offer a 12 times larger build volume and a 300% productivity boost compared to current AddUp machines.
Perspectivas y oportunidades para México en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
México se consolida como un actor estratégico en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta, impulsado por industrias clave como la automotriz y aeroespacial. Mientras que países como Alemania y China enfrentan desafíos, el nearshoring y la inversión extranjera posicionan a México para un crecimiento sostenido en 2025.
Valve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment
| Additive Manufacturing
In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
CW reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
This year placed growing emphasis on sustainable materials and processes in composites manufacturing. What trends will be top of mind for the composites community in 2025?
Meta's Largest Data Center Will be Built in Northeast Louisiana
| Valve Magazine
Project is expected to result in 500 or more direct new jobs, more than 1,000 indirect jobs and 5,000 construction workers at peak.
Sandvik Coromant Damping Mechanism Enhances Turning Adapters
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik Coromant announces upgrades to the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adapters, improving surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs.
What's the Cool Way to Celebrate Five? Going LIVE!
Jodee McElfresh | GROW
The AM and video teams will stream a live episode of The Cool Parts Show to celebrate the show’s fifth anniversary. Tune in!
Light-Blocking Additive for PET Dairy Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Avient’s Lactra LX additive enables blocking of 100% visible light in monolayer PET.
PRF Composite Materials launches RP570 FR Reepreg
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fire-retardant recycled carbon fiber nonwoven prepreg was developed with aircraft interior programs and other FST-focused applications in mind.
Motion Signs Agreement to Purchase Operating Assets of ICR
| Valve Magazine
The sale is expected to close by the end of the year.
Exxon Mobil Announces Leadership Changes
| Valve Magazine
Liam M. Mallon, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and VP of Exxon Mobil Corp. will retire effective February 1, 2025.
UD-CCM to host 24th International Conference on Composite Materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Taking place in the U.S. for the first time since 2002, the University of Delaware welcomes attendee registration for the August 2025 event and is calling for abstract submissions by Jan. 15, 2025.