Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.
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Former PLASTICS CEO Radoszewski Joins Pipe Maker
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Plastics and pipe industry veteran joins Lane in newly created role.
VIDEO: AM Powder Addresses Current Inefficiencies, Sustainability and Skills Gap
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Steel supplier discusses high thermal conductivity metal powders that also address the skills gaps via user-friendly materials and promote sustainability via durability and higher cycle counts.
Kraiburg TPE nombra a Henning Karbstein como nuevo líder para América
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
A partir del 1 de octubre de 2024, Henning Karbstein tomará el mando de Kraiburg TPE en América. Con una trayectoria destacada en la industria, su objetivo es expandir la presencia de la empresa en la región.
Centro de mecanizado vertical de alta velocidad SIRIUS UM+
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Durante Meximold 2024, Presotec destaca el SIRIUS UM+, un centro de mecanizado vertical, de Hwacheon, con 500 mm de recorrido en el eje Y, opciones de velocidad de hasta 32,000 rpm y mejoras significativas en rigidez y control térmico.
MHS Celebrates Over 20 Years of Hot Runner Innovation
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. announces its 22-year anniversary with the launch of its latest range of advanced hot runner systems as well as a new facility to accommodate growth.
DITF, RBX Créations develops hemp-based pulp for filament-spun cellulose fibers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partners present a complete process chain for the development of hemp-based fibers, yarns and fabrics using energy- and resource-saving processes.
ACP announces 91% increase in U.S. clean energy capacity since 2023
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
American Clean Power Association latest findings indicate that 2024’s second quarter of solar, energy storage and wind additions will set the stage for a record year.
Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.
Base Materials introduces BE890 epoxy tooling board
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
Base Materials introduces a high-performance, toughened epoxy tooling board designed for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, direct-to-part applications and more.
Gilmore Launches New Check Valve for High Pressure Performance
| Valve Magazine
New valve offers many improvements making it suitable for subsea environmental barrier and chemical injection applications.
Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.
FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components.
Westinghouse Submits Preliminary Safety Design Report for eVinci Test Reactor
| Valve Magazine
Key milestone advances eVinci microreactor testing for commercial market.
Video: Scanning for Fast Model Capture and Validation of AM Parts
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
3D printing offers a fast way to obtain a part. Can developing the printable file and validating the printed part be done rapidly as well? See fast measurement technology for complex 3D forms I found at IMTS.
Ceratizit Appoints Business Development Leader for Oil & Gas Sector
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Ceratizit USA announces it has appointed Carlos Garza as its business development leader for the oil and gas industry sector.
Braskem’s New Renewable Innovation Center Opens
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The Lexington, Massachusetts, center will accelerate innovation in renewable chemicals and materials.
QuickCast Air Software Maximizes Material Removal From Casting Pattern Interiors
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The software tool optimizes material removal for cleaner burnout and more efficient draining to reduce both material consumption and build times, enabling a material efficiency that has demonstrated cost competitiveness with traditional injection molded wax patterns.
Fryer Machining Centers Boost Stability, Performance
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Fryer Machine Systems Inc. presents its TC Series of CNC machining centers for high-performance cutting, accuracy, reliability and ease of use.
SLA AM System Creates Production-Grade Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: The PSLA 270 is engineered to deliver larger end-use parts more rapidly than similar platforms, bringing advantages for a breadth of industrial and health care applications.
AM Materials Consortium Selects Partners for LPBF Fabrication and Testing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The consortium is developing open LPBF parameter sets to streamline machine, material and process qualification, with the goal of expediting customers’ process development leading to serial production.
Fakuma 2024: Arburg exhibirá avances en digitalización y automatización
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg exhibirá en Fakuma 2024 su Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, junto con otras innovaciones en moldeo por inyección, reciclaje y manufactura aditiva.