Minnesota Manufacturer Ranks on 'Fast 50 List'

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Trystar was named to the list as an honoree in August 2024, and the MSP Business Journal announced its annual rankings on October 25.

Anoplate Completes Phase 1 of Expansion Project

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Anoplate completed Phase 1 of their "Reimagine 459" project. The original 459 complex has been their home for decades.

Melker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and Sicomin plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.

Graphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.

OCSiAl opens European graphene nanotube production facility

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

OCSiAl’s first European facility will manufacture Tuball graphene nanotubes and nanotube-based products for applications like GFRP pipes and tanks, SMC, FRP trays, printing sleeves and more.

Gurit announces strategic alignment to preserve wind leadership, accelerate growth in other markets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

While expected wind business revenue did not materialize for Q3 2024, Gurit is actively implementing measures to diversify its portfolio and position it for a wind sale increase in 2025.

Beta Technologies raises $300 million to fund AAM growth, commercialization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Series C capital raise will be used to propel the certification of Beta’s composites-intensive Alia CTOL, Alia VTOL and electric motors, while directly supporting ramp-up of production, delivery of aircraft and chargers.

Norplex Advanced Composites becomes Montana Advanced Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rebranding coincides with further investment in prepreg manufacturing capabilities.

Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

The Future of Hard Chrome: Pioneering Innovations for Sustainable Solutions

| Products Finishing

Although useful, chromic acid and other compounds that contain hexavalent chromium ions are highly toxic and carcinogenic. However, one company has developed an alternative for the hard chrome process that achieves thick, conformal coatings with wear and fatigue resistance comparable or superior to hexavalent chromium-based systems.
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Electroless Nickel Plating Benefits Plastic Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Bales Metal Surface Solutions offers electroless nickel plating to benefit plastic injection molds in terms of mold performance, durability and product quality.  

Uniphase Acquires Janler Corp. to Expand Capabilities in Plastics Injection Molding

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Uniphase LLC announces that it has acquired Janler Corp., a tool builder and moldmaker based in Chicago, Illinois to strengthen Uniphase’s portfolio of integrated engineering solutions within the plastics injection molding industry.  

High-Performance Nylons that Bridge Gap Between Nylons 6/66 and PPA

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

BASF’s new Ultramid T6000 and T7000 offer several performance and processing advantages.
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Feria K 2025: todo listo para una edición más verde que nunca

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con el espacio de exposición completamente reservado, K 2025 promete ser una feria clave para la industria del plástico y caucho, con enfoque en sostenibilidad e innovación.

Tecnologías sustentables y eficientes para el mecanizado

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca las tecnologías que impulsan la sostenibilidad en el mecanizado, desde máquinas-herramienta con ahorro energético hasta herramientas de corte hechas con materiales reciclados y tecnologías digitales de monitoreo.

TDM: pioneros en la fabricación de herramentales en México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Fundada en 1982, Tecnología y Diseño de Moldes (TDM) ha construido una sólida reputación en el sector de herramentales en México. A lo largo de 41 años, la empresa ha evolucionado tecnológicamente e integrado centros de mecanizado de alta precisión que optimizan la manufactura de moldes, junto con avanzados sistemas de diseño y simulación para garantizar precisión y eficiencia.

El año 2024 y el avance de la manufactura aditiva

| Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024, la manufactura aditiva se transformó con la integración de materiales biodegradables y la inteligencia artificial, prometiendo innovaciones que revolucionarán desde la medicina hasta la industria aeroespacial. 

Every Link in the Chain

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

From accumulators to X-ray fluorescence analyzers, the 2024 Plastics Technology Handbook & Buyer’s Guide is the reference source for the plastics processing supply chain.

El portaherramientas Rego-Fix permite operaciones agresivas de torneado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El portaherramientas PG48, de Rego-Fix, está diseñado para herramientas de gran diámetro y aplicaciones de mecanizado agresivo, y cuenta con un sistema de sujeción preciso y una tecnología de clamps que reduce las vibraciones.

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Noviembre - Diciembre de PT México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes de tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición Noviembre – Diciembre 2024 de Plastics Technology México.

Empresas pioneras en la Industria 4.0: mejores prácticas y comentarios de McKinsey

| Modern Machine Shop México

En la conferencia “Industry 4.0, Lighthouses leading the way”, presentada por McKinsey en IMTS Elevate LatAm, se compartió plan para transformar los sistemas productivos y maximizar la eficiencia, reduciendo costos y mejorando la productividad.

ISTMA Meetings en Querétaro: unión para fortalecer la industria de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La pasada edición de ISTMA Meetings marcó un hito para la industria de moldes en América Latina. Con la presencia de líderes del sector de diversas naciones, el evento subrayó la importancia de México como un centro destacado en la manufactura de moldes.