Using a Melt Flow Indexer to Test Your Pressure Transducer

| Plastics Technology

The MFI tester enables collection of meaningful pressure data in transducers in a relatively short time, providing realistic measures of the response time of a pressure transducer. This information is critical in the interpretation of pressure data measured in an extrusion process.  

H.B. Carbide Grade Improves Edge Security in High-Temperature Applications

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

H.B. Carbide Co. introduces the HB-710 grade for the machining of high-temperature materials, increasing edge line security and resistance.

Colgate-Palmolive y Vida Circular: innovación en economía circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Colgate-Palmolive se une a Vida Circular para promover la sostenibilidad, reduciendo plásticos vírgenes y desarrollando empaques 100 % reciclables para 2025.

Compact Solution for Two-Component Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Zahoransky’s new internal mold handling technology foregoes the time, space and money required for core-back, rotary table or index plate technologies for 2K molding.

How to Manage Wall Thickness Changes in Your Mold Design

| MoldMaking Technology

To ensure even filling and cooling, consider wall section transitions, corners and fillets, ribs and bosses, lip and rim designs and CAE flow simulation software.

Handheld Beta Backscatter Targets Precious Metal Coating Analysis

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

UPA Technology Inc. has released version 3 of the Microderm CMS, a portable beta backscatter instrument that can measure density of the coating and substrate.

This holiday season's creative gift list for composites industry pros

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Take a look at this gift guide compiled by CW which has something to delight every advanced materials expert this holiday season.

SPE automotive names winners for 53rd annual automotive innovation awards program

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

SPE’s annual Automotive Innovation Awards highlighted several composite part designs in vehicle safety, comfort and efficiency.

Resolve Composites, Siemens Gamesa partner in Second Wind project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transformation of a 6-meter wind blade section into a 5-meter boat hull, demonstrates Resolve’s EOL recycled fiberglass processing capabilities using its ReceTT recycling process.

People in composites: November 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Exel Composites, Thermwood, Volocopter, Anisoprint, TPI Composites and SGL Carbon.

Cimatron Now a Global Reseller of Altair’s Inspire Mold and Inspire Form

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Cimatron now offers Altair Inspire’s injection molding and metal forming simulation solutions.  

Drilling and Turning Tool Expands Small-Diameter Tool Options

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Tungaloy-NTK Inc. announces the expansion of its TungBoreMini series, introducing a new holder for a minimum machining diameter of ø8 mm (.315″).   

Infrared Sensor Improves Water Vapor Permeation Measurement and Quality Control

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Sensor provides enhanced measurement capabilities, and real-time data collection, delivering high level accuracy.  

Precision Machining Technology Review: November 2024

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s November 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Vericut, Hurco, the L.S. Starrett Co., LNS North America, Fryer Machine Systems and MachineMetrics.

Milltronics Five-Axis Machining Center, Control Enhance Productivity

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Milltronics USA Inc. introduces its first five-axis machining center, the VM250IL-5X, as well as its machine control, the Inspire+. 

Dyndrite SMART Script Automates Generation of 3D Layouts That Adhere to ASTM/ISO Standards

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Developers say that automating this process enables manufacturers to achieve approximately 99% labor savings, eliminating human error and accelerating workflows across multiple machines and materials.

Free AMJobs Digital Tool Supports Additive Manufacturing Education, Workforce Development

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

America Makes’ AMJobs is a free digital tool that facilitates access to careers, supports industry growth and talent development in the additive manufacturing industry.
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Torno Okuma de construcción rígida para mecanizado de alta precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La construcción rígida del torno Okuma LB2000 EX III garantiza precisión en piezas complejas y soporte de alta velocidad y torque.

Advanced Drainage Systems Opens Engineering and Technology Center in Ohio

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Center will be dedicated to product engineering, materials science and manufacturing technologies.

How to Mitigate Risk in Your Manufacturing Process or Design

Wayne Chaneski | Modern Machine Shop

Use a Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) form as a proactive way to evaluate a manufacturing process or design.

Aduro y Zeton desarrollan planta piloto de reciclaje químico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La colaboración entre Aduro y Zeton busca revolucionar el reciclaje químico de plásticos con la tecnología Hydrochemolytic en una nueva planta piloto.

JEC Group looks ahead to JEC World 2025

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

JEC World will celebrate its 60th year as the premier international trade show for the global composites industry. CW interviews JEC CEO Eric Pierrejean to get a preview of what's in store for the event’s 2025 installment.