Where Should Patient-Adapted Implants Be Manufactured? The Cool Parts Show All Access

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Should implants be 3D printed on-site at hospitals, or continue to be made by external manufacturers? We asked Daniel Bomze of Lithoz this question in preparation for our episode on the hydroxyapatite implant. His answer might surprise you.

The Discovery of Osseointegration: The Cool Parts Show All Access

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A key advantage of the hydroxyapatite material used in the cranial implant in this week’s episode is how it enables and encourages bone cells to grow into it, via the process known as osseointegration. Dr. Christoph Staudigl shares a quick history lesson on how this behavior was first observed.

Braskem lanza polipropileno biocircular derivado de aceite de cocina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El polipropileno WENEW de Braskem, elaborado con aceite de cocina usado, ofrece soluciones sostenibles para empaques alimentarios con certificación ISCC Plus.

Curtiss-Wright and Westinghouse Sign MoU to Support Canadian Projects

| Valve Magazine

 Projects include AP1000 and AP300 projects in Canada.  

AIM3D Validates Voxelfill Strategy for Overcoming Inhomogeneous Strengths in 3D Components

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The strength-enhancing effect of Voxelfill has now been demonstrated for fiber-filled plastics with the tensile strengths of 3D components coming close to those produced through classic injection molding.

Exportaciones manufactureras de las entidades federativas aumentaron 4.4 %

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el segundo trimestre de 2024, las manufacturas representaron el 90,8 % del valor total de las exportaciones de las entidades federativas.

COVID-19’s Long Shadow

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

More than four years on, there are aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that linger in their impacts to the plastics market and are made visible in our annual survey.
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Chevron-Hess Merger Clears FTC Review

| Valve Magazine

This was a final and important step toward satisfying a key closing condition for the transaction.

Kennametal Turning Tools Improve Chip Evaluation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

TopSwiss turning inserts are engineered for low-feed, high depth-of-cut applications across industries.

El software de Fastems agiliza los procesos de automatización y sostenibilidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El software MMS 8.2, de Fastems, que optimiza la automatización en la manufactura CNC, permite medir, reportar y mejorar la sostenibilidad de la producción, con funciones como el apagado automático de máquinas y la gestión eficiente del reciclaje de virutas.

In Case You Missed It: Top September Articles

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Explore the standout articles of September, featuring innovations, expert insights, and strategies to boost efficiency and quality for your moldmaking needs.

3D Printed Calibration Fixtures for Ultrasonic Flowmeters

| Additive Manufacturing

Calibrating industrial flowmeters requires temporarily attaching equipment to pipes to check the flow and make adjustments. Emerson shares how 3D printed fixtures can simplify the connection and make calibration faster, easier and more accurate.

An outlook on China’s carbon fiber market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This analysis sheds additional light on the insights, observations and data shared in ATA Industrial Group’s carbon fiber market report on global and Chinese industry players.

3D Printing Aids Fixturing of Ultrasonic Flowmeters

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Ultrasonic flowmeters can measure flow through a pipe without access to its interior. Emerson has found that 3D printing offers a fast and affordable way to fixture these meters in a variety of situations, whether for permanent installation or temporary calibration. 

America Makes Announces Election of Executive Committee Members

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The group’s focus is to ensure that the appropriate strategy, policy and advocacy are in place for the organization to achieve its mission — to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and strengthen the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.

Valves with Erosion Protection Selected for Ethylene Unit

Jenn Cammel | Valve Magazine

IMI has secured a contract to supply transfer line and decoke valves for the first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker, featuring its erosion protection technology.

National Composites rebrands to National Manufacturing Group

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

New name encompasses the company’s expanding role in composites manufacturing, adding thermoplastics, metals and advanced manufacturing techniques to the mix.

ExxonMobil Launches New Materials Portfolio Brand

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The Signature Polymers brand, which includes all polyolefins, is focused on delivering best-in-class service and partnership.

Stratview Research releases carbon fiber recycling outlook report

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stratview gives a commercial perspective on the challenges and opportunities present in the evolving carbon fiber recycling industry.

Watch: What to expect at Carbon Fiber 2024

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Learn about some of the topics our expert presenters will explore at Carbon Fiber 2024.

Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region. 

Exploring Powder Coating for Plastics, Composites and 3D-printed Parts

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Advancements in powder coating technology make it a viable surface finish for a growing number of applications using advanced plastics or composites.