Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins
| CompositesWorld
Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.
Let’s Have a Ball… Talking About Men’s Health
Kate Hand | GROW
Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the, um, slightly nutty gift on your desk. Here’s hoping a little humor can break the ice on the uncomfortable conversations that can save lives.
Upgraded Portfolio Offers Insert and Torque Out Testing Equipment
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
E-Z LOK, manufacturer and distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, announces it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the inserts it offers.
En 2024, el 62% de las empresas que operan a nivel mundial aumentó su gasto en el metaverso industrial
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Siemens y S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research han publicado un estudio sobre la situación del metaverso industrial en 2024.
CEAD Flexcube’s Integrated Milling Options Fully Automate LFAM Postprocessing Within Single System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The system comes in a space-efficient, cube-shaped 3D printer for LFAM printing with integrated milling options and a 3 + 1 axis system for 45-degree printing.
Plastics Processing Index Remains Virtually Unchanged
Heather Gaynor | Plastics Technology
Future business indicators rose again this month, but other inputs changed only slightly.
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Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries
| Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology’s Hot Shots parts competition is accepting submissions for the 2025 contest, with winners to be announced at PTXPO 2025.
Evonik Develops Develops Carbon Black 3D-Printable Powders for PA12 Polymer Applications
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: PA12-based Infinam 6013 P and Infinam 6014 P are specially designed for laser powder bed fusion techniques like selective laser sintering, and offer high flowability and homogenous sintering.
Combining Metal and Polymer for Better 3D Printed Tools
Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing
Applications prone to wear call for more durable tooling than 3D printed polymer alone, but full metal is not always necessary.
Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.
1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.
CJ Biomaterials obtiene certificación BPI para biopolímeros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La certificación BPI permite a CJ Biomaterials ofrecer biopolímeros PHA compostables, respondiendo a la creciente demanda de alternativas sostenibles en EE.UU.
Fixtureworks Five-Axis Clamping Vises Offer Stable Workholding
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Fixtureworks’ CP170 five-axis clamping vises provide stable workholding during five-axis machining.
WASP Develops Sustainable Solutions for Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: Italy-based Wasp has developed technological solutions for additive manufacturing (AM) which are centered on sustainability, precision and creative freedom. This includes printing 100% recycled plastic directly from shreds, dynamically controlling pellet coloring and testing advanced geopolymer materials for reduced CO2 emissions.
Sistema operativo de Unisig mejora la productividad de las máquinas de taladrado profundo de pequeño diámetro
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Unisig presenta un sistema operativo avanzado que mejora la interfaz hombre-máquina en las máquinas de taladrado profundo UNE6-2i-750-CR.
Temperature Control Unit (TCU) Modulates Heat Output in Real Time
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Delta T Systems’ Smart series water TCU features “Vari-Heat” technology for greater precision and efficiency.
Recent Innovations in Mold Components and Hot Runners
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
In this most recent product roundup, MMT continues to offer a variety of innovative as well as tried-and-true technologies to benefit moldmakers.
Optimized CFRP gantry beam enhances Ultimate cutting machines
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CompoTech, Kongsberg PCS collaboration integrates foam-cored design, automated placement of pitch and PAN fibers to achieve award-winning increase in speed and precision.
Spirit sells off Fiber Materials Inc. business to Tex-Tech Industries
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purchase agreement of high-temperature materials business will be added to Tex-Tech’s specialty textiles and fabrics portfolio following customary approvals.
Antelope Valley School District launches second composites lab at Lancaster High
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lancaster, California lab aims to equip students with skills for immediate workforce entry, community college or further education in engineering, addressing the demand for aerospace workers.
Project Greenlift to develop ground-effect Cicada222x prototype
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bio-inspired Australian-made craft featuring hemp-reinforced fuselage panels and sustainable fuel capabilities is positioned to meet disaster relief, e-commerce and military needs.
Cooling Solution Increases Efficiency, Energy Savings in Molds
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco America Inc. highlights its Cooling Tornado, a solution for increasing efficiency and saving energy during the cooling of the mold.