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SACMI’s PET Bottle and Labeling Machinery Integrated Into Omnia Techologies
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
SACMI Bottling and Labelling are now subunits of Omnia’s ACMI.
Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2024
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s December 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon, Kennametal, SmartCAM, Horn and SMW Autoblok.
Composites end markets: Boatbuilding and marine (2025)
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
As 2023-2024 consumer demand slows, boat and marine vessel manufacturers continue to focus on decarbonization and new technologies using composites.
ICYMI: Top Sustainability Articles of 2024
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
A look back at the year’s top articles on recycling innovations, sustainability strategies, and circular economy practices in the plastics industry.
Monaghan Hobbing Tool Addresses Wide Range of Applications
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Vergnano hobs feature a variety of configurations, including bore-type, shank-type, tandem, double-cutting, skiving hobs and multi-gash hobs.
The Year in Webinars: Top Moldmaking Insights From 2024
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Dive back into the year’s most popular webinars that delivered actionable strategies, emerging trends, and expert knowledge to the moldmaking community.
Clariant se fortalece en China con nueva línea de aditivos para nailon
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Clariant y Tiangang inauguran una nueva línea de producción de Nylostab S-EED en China, impulsando la industria de nailon en mercados clave.
Modern Machine Shop's Top 10 Articles of 2024
Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop
Reflect on 2024 with us as we take at the most-viewed articles published this year.
Plasmatreat Opens Subsidiary in Mexico
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Plasmatreat expands its international network via a new, wholly owned subsidiary based in Querétaro, Mexico.
Dispositivo de Mazak mejora la conectividad y la seguridad de las máquinas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El SmartBox 2.0 de Mazak ofrece conectividad avanzada y seguridad reforzada para optimizar el monitoreo y el análisis en tiempo real.
Toray to install pilot facility for all-carbon CO2 separation membrane mass production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In leveraging the facility, Toray looks to upscale prototypes and conduct demonstration tests, working with biogas, natural gas production development companies and other partners to accelerate efforts toward practical application.
SwRI announces JIP to spur H2 refueling, infrastructure tech for heavy-duty vehicles
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SwRI’s H2HD REFUEL 4-year project is underway to advance H2 refueling and explore potential alternatives via system modeling, experiments and theoretical studies.
Nlcomp, Composite Recycling reveal results for rComposite recyclability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Testing results after recycling of nlcomp’s thermoplastic composite using Composite Recycling’s thermolysis-based process validates each technology’s potential for high-value composite output.
Breton companies launch recyclable hydrofoil design project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Development and testing of recyclable, thermoplastic composite hydrofoil structures in Foil Infinity are expected to equip offshore racing yachts by 2030 and potentially even aircraft in the future.
People in composites: December 2024
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lockheed Martin, Building Composites LLC, Gurit, BYK, Dieffenbacher, Vartega, the UT Research Foundation and OSG USA spotlight new hires, member additions or award honorees.
Additional Sizes for Tooling System to Streamline Mold Building
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
PCS Company introduces a range of new sizes to its Flexible Insert Tooling System (F.I.T.S.) in response to growing customer requests for more options to streamline mold building and their molding processes.
Siete factores que están transformando el panorama mundial de la manufactura
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Las empresas del sector manufacturero que buscan optimizar sus cadenas de valor deben lidiar con un panorama geopolítico cada vez más complejo. Al reconfigurar sus cadenas de valor, a menudo se produce una brecha entre la intención estratégica y la realidad operativa.
Advice for Job Seekers
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Be specific in market, role and ideal employers and watch your job search networking and career prospects take off.
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AESF Heritage: SUR/FIN 2000 – European Academy of Surface Technology: Copper Microelectrodeposition: The Influence of Different Additives on Growth in Microprofiles
| Products Finishing
In this work, a pH 3.0, 0.8M copper sulfate electrolyte was used for plating onto both blanket and patterned silicon wafers. This novel electrolyte, proposed by U. Landau, involves a number of beneficial effects with respect to the conventional bath.
The Top 10 Additive Manufacturing Stories of 2024
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
Defense, space exploration, thermal management — these are some of the topics that captured the Additive Manufacturing audience’s interest in 2024. But there’s also an overarching theme: Don't wait for additive manufacturing to be perfect. Instead, leverage the applications perfect for AM.
Innovaciones en el uso del caucho de silicona líquida LSR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El caucho de silicona líquida (LSR) continúa posicionándose como un material clave en la manufactura avanzada. Sus propiedades lo hacen ideal para aplicaciones críticas en sectores como el médico, automotriz y de manufactura aditiva. Este artículo explora cómo estas características únicas están transformando procesos y abriendo nuevas posibilidades de diseño.
Neste RE Adds Co-Processed Feedstock
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Feedstock for polymers and chemicals will be derived from renewable materials along with crude oil.