Electric Injection Molding Machine Line Expands

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Boy will debut three new models in its Electric series of machines, which feature a redesigned and more compact drive and inverter technology.

Tech College Alum Returns to Teach CAD/CAM at Alma Mater

Derek Korn | Production Machining

New part programming developments continue to be added to the Tri-County Technical College curriculum and solutions for Swiss-type lathes might soon be included.

Infrared Curing Systems for Enhanced Coating Efficiency

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

David Weisman LLC introduces its Horizontal Conveyorized Infrared System, designed to efficiently preheat or cure liquid and powder coatings on horizontal products.

Platform Provides Business Insights for Profit Growth

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Axalta Nimbus is a customer experience platform that provides access to tools and insights designed to improve efficiency and increase profitability.

HRC, Airbus LSC launch aircraft dismantling, recycling project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The first project is underway to recover carbon fiber used in an A330-200 aircraft, which will then be regenerated for other end uses by HRC.

SPE announces new location for 2024 Automotive Innovative Awards Gala

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

SPE announces a new location in Livonia, Michigan for its annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala on Nov. 13, 2024.

Eva-Last bamboo composite building materials target coastal climates

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eco-friendly natural fiber range of decking, cladding, fencing, railing options ensure durable and long-lasting structures. 

MT Aerospace completes COSTELAS project critical design review

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Large-scale sandwich composite structure is being developed under ESA program to advance reusable space launch systems.

Polaris reaches €7.1 million in private funding for spaceplane development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Polaris welcomes new shareholder Dienes Holding supporting the German startup’s path to spaceflight, hypersonics commercialization.

AmpliTex-constructed solar-powered ferry hits the Adriatic Sea

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Marservis PROeco is a mass transportation marine vessel using Bcomp natural fiber for interior parts in place of standard materials.

Boom Supersonic XB-1 supersonic jet accomplishes third flight

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Supersonic demonstrator aircraft has successfully completed its third flight using digitally optimized aerodynamics, carbon fiber composites and advanced supersonic engine intakes.

Borealis fiberglass PP with 65% PCR applied in landmark automotive project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Together with Plastivaloire and Stellantis, the new Peugeot 3008’s center console structure is being produced with Borealis’ Borcycle M GD3600SY material grade.

ITHEC 2024 keynotes feature Boeing, HiCAM and large-scale adoption of thermoplastics

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Keynotes for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites on Oct. 9-10, 2024 include Randall Wilkerson’s update on the Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing project as well as Toray’s progress toward large-scale adoption.  

FormControl X: automatización y medición para centros de mecanizado

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FormControl X, de Blum-Novotest, optimiza la precisión y eficiencia en centros de mecanizado mediante avanzadas funcionalidades de medición y automatización, que integran control estadístico del proceso y alineación automática con sistemas CAD.

Mitsui Seiki Appoints Directors of Sales East, West

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Mitsui Seiki USA Inc. appoints Joseph Farkas as its director of sales West and Terry Ritterbush as its director of sales East.

Production Machining's September 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s September 2024 news highlights include a STEM instructor award, acquisitions, partnerships and more.

In Memoriam: Blown Film Specialist Eric Hatfield

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Advocate of MDO technology and die design succumbs to Parkinson’s disease.  

Former Charles Ross & Son Company President Passes Away

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Richard Ross took the helm as company president in 1961 and served as a visionary leader, guiding the company through decades of growth and expansion.

Identifican conocimientos necesarios para el futuro laboral en la industria automotriz

| Modern Machine Shop México

Se realizó el Primer Foro Presencial “Carreras del Futuro en la Industria Automotriz”, organizado por CONALEP, con la participación de académicos, empresarios y expertos de la industria automotriz.

Lighter, Higher Performance Base Design for Premium rPET Bottles

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Sidel’s StarLITE-R Premium base for thicker rPET bottles ensures bottle stability in high-speed production, while saving energy.

Heule Tool Automates Cross-Hole Deburring Process

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The COFA tooling range is well suited for a wide range of applications, including forks, yokes, common rails, castings, tubes with cross bores and other workpieces with cross bores in their main bores.

ASTM and EOS Expand AM Machine Operator Certification Program

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The ASTM International Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program now includes both the EOS M 290 and EOS M 400 platforms.