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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters – Final Report
| Products Finishing
Unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21, this NASF-AESF Foundation research project report R-120 has been ongoing since April 2019. Now complete, this report is the final report, reflecting 16 quarters of work.
3 Unique Elements of LFAM to Consider in Design
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
While similar to desktop fused filament fabrication (FFF), large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) in polymer composite poses several unique challenges as a result of its scale.
MMT Chats: Eliminating the Noise to Stay Focused on the Customer
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Metro Mold & Design joins me to discuss the value of the 80/20 rule as a business strategy, its talented cross-functional team, the role of automation in mold building and molding, and the continuing impact of COVID-19.
Refining Shopfloor Processes for Mission-Critical Parts
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Pacon Mfg, Inc. has not rested on its laurels as the 2020 Top Shop Honoree for Shopfloor Practices and Performance. In the years since, it has refined its processes to continue excelling in a volatile market.
Hexagon Agility receives wave of RNG fuel system orders for Class 8 trucks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RNG/CNG fuel system installations with Type 4 CFRP pressure vessels, powered by Cummins’ 15-liter natural gas tank, adds 230,000 heavy-duty trucks to the addressable RNG/CNG market annually.
VoltAero opens facility in France for Cassio aircraft
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
VoltAero inaugurates its industrial facility in Rochefort for the final assembly line for the family of Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft, to incorporate composite elements.
Endless Industries launches Endless One continuous fiber 3D printer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Medium-scale printer demonstrates open industry and material capabilities for demanding structural needs.
Manta Aircraft, Shenyang Aviation establish AAM aircraft partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The focus of accelerated development is on Manta’s Ann Plus vehicle model, offering a complete carbon fiber structure and VTOL and STOL operation capabilities.
KraussMaffei expands composites, plastics capabilities at Brighton, Michigan facility
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The site recently installed a powerPrint large-format AM system, thermoforming machine and more to serve customers in North America.
ORPC Ireland, Queen’s begin X-Flow project for hydrokinetic turbine testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Deployment of CFRP turbine technology to Strangford Lough will provide insight into blade and rotor performance, predictive maintenance and grid-scale benefits of tidal energy using real tide conditions.
Spotting Presses: From Mold Spotting to Series Production
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Milutensil SRL offers a diverse range of spotting presses to meet the precision demands of the moldmaking industry.
Herramienta de Monaghan soporta aplicaciones de escariado de alta producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El disco Diatool Top Speed Disc (TSD), de Monaghan, está diseñado para escariados de gran volumen y alta precisión, y ofrece una estabilidad y durabilidad superiores.
European Graphene Nanotube Production Facility Opens
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This facility’s strategic location in Serbia will enhance the supply of nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia and the U.S.
Powder Coater Leverages Its Manufacturing Mindset for Success
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
As a former motorcycle manufacturer, this powder coating Top Shop benefits from understanding the finishing industry from a customer’s perspective.
The Connector Conundrum: 3D Printed Mold Tooling’s Role in Innovation
Peter Zelinski | MoldMaking Technology
ReelView Fishing faced an electronics obstacle in the development of its new technology for underwater video. Additive manufacturing for moldmaking enabled the speed necessary to iterate to a solution.
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Changing future outcomes with the materials of the future
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
This past October was plagued with a series of unfortunate natural disasters that, amidst ongoing travel for CW, has provided a poignant reminder of composites’ importance in facing future events.
Maximizing Machine Tool Potential With CAM Software
| MoldMaking Technology
Identifying specific areas where CAM software can utilize machine capabilities to benefit the user and maximize milling machine potential.
Motul Acquires Chem Arrow Corp.
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Motul announces it has acquired Chem Arrow Corp., aiming to expand the global presence and growth in lubricants for metal parts manufacturing.
Two AM Processes — DED Plus LPBF — Combine in NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Our video from Marshall Space Flight Center details the multi-metal part, and how it brings significant time and cost savings to spacecraft production.
Researchers Find Foaming Bioplastics Reduce Environmental Persistence
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Seawater testing shows rapid degradation for potential polystyrene substitute.
PolyFlex expande su producción en México con nueva planta en León
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
PolyFlex, una empresa del Grupo Nefab, abre planta en Guanajuato, expandiendo su oferta de empaques sostenibles y retornables para vehículos eléctricos y sectores industriales.
High-Performance Resealable Lidding BOPET Film
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Terphane’s Resealphane is the company’s latest innovation within its Selaphane product line.