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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.
Electroerosión por hilo de GF Machining Solutions presenta una estabilización térmica mejorada
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La Cut F 600 de GF Machining Solutions optimiza la precisión y la productividad gracias a la estabilización térmica y al sistema iWire.
Grove y Crescent Hotels lanzan la experiencia Beyond Plastic Stay
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con Beyond Plastic Stay, Grove Collaborative y Crescent Hotels buscan redefinir los viajes sostenibles con habitaciones con menos plásticos y más productos ecológicos.
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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Inaugural Men as Allies Conference Takes Place February 2025
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
First-ever Men as Allies Conference is designed for male leaders and managers in the manufacturing industry who are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ejector Delay Unit for Two-Stage Demolding
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco’s Z1725/… ejector delay unit enables two-stage ejector demolding so sprue and part are cleanly separated through a coordinated ejector movement.
The 2024 Modern Machine Shop Cover Contest
| Modern Machine Shop
Please choose your favorite magazine cover from 2024. Five participants will be picked at random to receive free MMS swag! Please fill out your contact information at the bottom of the page to be considered.
MM-Welding solution automates, functionalizes composite joining
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Ultrasonic joining has been used for decades, but is now being advanced to enable smart, automated fastening in composites and multi-material assemblies.
LG, Reifenhauser Combine on MDO Push
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Resin and machinery companies also aim to look for further downgauging opportunities.
Thermal Insulating Sheet Targets Highly Stressed Molds
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Hasco’s Z12120/… thermal insulating sheets prevent uncontrolled heat dissipation from injection and compression molds into the platens.
Moldmaking in 2024: A Year of Innovation, Challenges and Holiday Reflections
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to reflect on the remarkable journey of the moldmaking industry. From technological advancements to community spirit, moldmakers have once again demonstrated their resilience, creativity, and passion for their craft.
The Cause of Craters in Powder Coating
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Columnist Rodger Talbert discusses blemishes in powder coating, including craters, and the causes.
ANCA Grinding Platform Boosts Tool Grinding Productivity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The MX7 platform supports the grinding of various tool shapes in a single setup, eliminating the need for wheel changes.
3D Printed Spine Implants Made From PEEK Now in Production
Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology
Medical device manufacturer Curiteva is producing two families of spinal implants using a proprietary process for 3D printing porous polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Runner Components: Gate Insert and Runner Turn Off to Control Mold Runner Systems
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components has added new runner components with the introduction of a Gate Insert and Runner Turn Off as standardized items for controlling a mold's runner system.
Niigata Machinery Shifts U.S., Canadian Sales and Service to Absolute Haitian
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The transition expands Absolute Haitian’s product offerings to include Niigata injection molding machines alongside its Haitian and Zhafir lines.