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VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Collins Aerospace explains how thermoplastics are integral to the company’s efforts to improve propulsion and reduce costs in aircraft manufacturing. Featured is a nacelle system that will help meet production demand of 80 aircraft per month.
The American Injection Molding Institute Partners With PennWest University for Plastics Injection Molding Degree Program
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
AIM, alongside PennWest, announces a strategic partnership to develop a concentration in Plastics Injection Molding under the PennWest Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology (AAS-AT) degree.
The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Copenhagen researchers introduce a fully open-source laser powder bed fusion system, now available on GitHub. This release follows their development of an open-source vat polymerization machine. Here is the purpose and promise of this philanthropically funded effort to advance AM application and adoption.
Nissei Expands US Subsidiary
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Japanese supplier of injection molding machines has added just over 30,000-ft2 to its San Antonio, Texas, facility with new infrastructure to support the building of presses with clamp forces up to 3,000 tons compared to 1,439.
MMT Chats: Aligning Your People Strategy with Your Business
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Editorial Advisory Board member Marion Wells, founder of Human Asset Management discusses the why and how of developing a talent plan.
#workforcedevelopment
Urgency or Importance — Which Rules Your Day?
Miles Free | Production Machining
Poka-yoke your time — filter out the urgent so you can work on what is important.
Surface Characterization Tool Enhances Appearance Measurement
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Rhopoint Instruments has launched the Aesthetix optical surface characterization tool which contains a camera that mimics visual surface perception.
Ecolana y Vida Circular unen fuerzas en pro de la economía circular
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza de Ecolana y Vida Circular busca expandir la cultura del reciclaje con mapas interactivos, campañas educativas y herramientas accesibles.
Creció 1.1 % el volumen de la producción manufacturera en noviembre de 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con los datos del INEGI, en noviembre de 2024 y con cifras desestacionalizadas, el volumen de la producción de la industria manufacturera aumentó un 1.1 % en su comparación mensual.
Venta de autos híbridos y eléctricos crece 70.2 % en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
De enero a noviembre de 2024, las ventas de autos híbridos y eléctricos en México crecieron 70.2%, alcanzando 108,943 unidades según cifras del INEGI.
Prices Generally Trending Upward for the Five Commodity Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Scheduled and unscheduled production disruptions, and projected higher feedstock costs could be key factors.
#economics
Cloverdale Paint, Celanese Offer Sustainable Paint Solutions
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Cloverdale Paint and Celanese partner to offer sustainable paint solutions created with carbon capture technology.
Polyfuze Polymer Fusion Labeling for Extruded Products
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Polymer Fusion technology enables permanent labeling of polyolefins.
Innovaciones en PVC para la sostenibilidad en industrias clave
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El policloruro de vinilo (PVC) es un material versátil en sectores como la construcción y la medicina, y un pilar en la economía circular. Conozca cómo las tecnologías avanzadas de reciclaje y las prácticas de manufactura sostenible están transformando el uso del PVC, haciendo frente a las normativas ambientales y potenciando la eficiencia en industrias críticas.
Mitutoyo Measurement Software Streamlines Inspection Process
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The integration of Metlogix M3 software into the Mitutoyo Quick Image 2D vision measuring system boost the precision and efficiency of noncontact measurements.
Portable QA for Metal AM
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Portable, end-to-end metal AM solution with built-in mechanical testing capabilities.
JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 finalists are revealed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Out of more than 100 submitted applications, the following 20 finalists have been chosen to pitch their composites innovation at JEC World 2025.
Xenia collaborates with Politecnico di Milano team on competitive composite drone production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Xenia’s supply of reinforced 3D printing materials to the university’s student aerospace association, Fly Mi - Euroavia Milano, contributed to the team’s ability to meet the project’s demanding performance standards.
AMBA Renews Partnership With ITR Economics for Second Year
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The AMBA has renewed its partnership with ITR Economics for a second consecutive year for a collaboration that will continue to provide AMBA members with access to cutting-edge economic forecasting tools and data.
UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations End Without Agreement
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The goal of creating a legally binding instrument by the end of 2024 will not be met, but negotiations will continue in 2025.
How I Made It: Sherry Davies, CEO & President of T.J. Davies Co.
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
How do you transform a family machine shop into a thriving business while staying true to its roots? Sherry Davies recounts her path from childhood visits to her father’s machine shop to leading the business through growth and change. Here, she talks about her personal growth as a shop leader, her commitment to American-made products, and her lead-by-example philosophy.
UL Solutions Launches Non PFAS Certification
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Program will help plastics suppliers demonstrate that their materials do not contain polyflouroalkyl substances, in compliance with sustainability requirements.