Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.

Steel Milling Offers Edge Line Toughness and Wear Resistance

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik Coromant Company’s new steel milling grade GC1230, produced with Zertivo coating process technology, offers both edge line toughness and wear resistance.  

This Year I Have Seen a Lot of AM for the Military — What Is Going On?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Audience members have similar questions. What is the Department of Defense’s interest in making hardware via 3D printing over conventional methods? Here are three manufacturing concerns that are particular to the military.

VIDEO: High-rate composites production for aerospace

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Westlake Epoxy’s process on display at CAMX 2024 reduces cycle time from hours to just 15 minutes.

Coperion optimiza producción de baterías con su extrusora ZSK

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La extrusora ZSK de Coperion ofrece precisión y estabilidad en la producción de compuestos de baterías de ion-litio, mejorando costos y eficiencia en comparación con procesos por lotes.

Thermo Scientific presentó su extrusora Process 16 en Fakuma 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Thermo Scientific demostró su extrusora Process 16 en Fakuma 2024, ideal para compounding en sectores de alta demanda con ahorro de espacio y eficiencia.

Herramienta de automatización con IA de Paperless Parts agiliza los presupuestos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Wingman, de Paperless Parts, es una herramienta de IA que automatiza la creación de presupuestos al extraer datos críticos de impresiones y modelos CAD. Mejora la precisión y la rapidez en los procesos de elaboración de presupuestos, lo que ayuda a reducir errores y a optimizar la toma de decisiones.

What Are Moldmakers Talking About Right Now?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The conversation encompasses smarter, more efficient and automated processes to meet the demands of mold manufacturing.

Smithers Achieves Authorized C3PAO Status

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Smithers can now provide third-party assessments and certifications for companies for whom the Department of Defense requires CMMC level 2 certification.

Meeting Stringent Cleaning Goals With Modular Ultrasonic System

| Production Machining

A knee implant manufacturer implements an advanced cleaning system that meets its tight cleaning requirements, including documenting, validating and tracing the entire cleaning process.

ABB Energy-Efficient Robots Reduce Cycle Times

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

ABB introduces its IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots, designed for energy efficiency and improvement in the automotive industry. 

En Querétaro inician la fabricación de componentes para el Global 8000 de Bombardier

| Modern Machine Shop México

Además de Querétaro, los centros de fabricación de Bombardier en Quebec y Texas comenzaron a fabricar componentes clave para este modelo.

Expo Plásticos 2024: impulso a la cadena de suministro del plástico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Del 5 al 7 de noviembre, Expo Plásticos 2024 reunirá a más de 700 marcas en Guadalajara, Jalisco, con oportunidades de negocio y maquinaria en vivo.  

Inside Machineosaurus: Unique Job Shop with Dinosaur-Named CNC Machines, Four-Day Workweek & High-Precision Machining

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Take a tour of Machineosaurus, a Massachusetts machine shop where every CNC machine is named after a dinosaur! 
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VIBES project celebrates three years of EOL composites strategies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Members have sought to resolve EOL thermoset challenges through development, demonstration of controlled separation and recovery of composites by means of customized, 100% bio-based bonding materials.

Thermolysis, BASF Taiwan present low-emission rCF/TPU materials development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

At a Taipei event focused on CO2 emissions reduction, design flexibility and zero-waste solutions, partners promoted recycled carbon fiber (rCF) and polyurethane composite technologies. 

AOC introduces UV-Resistant Automotive System for SMC parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AOC’s novel formulation, tested in the lab and in real-world environments, delivers a deep black, molded-in color that resists fading and offers high scratch resistance.

BlueWind secures contract with GE Vernova to manufacture wind turbine nacelle covers

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

With more than 2,000 2X nacelle covers manufactured, the company expands its supply with the WT20 model

HERWINGT project to design novel composite wing configuration for future regional aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pioneered wing architecture, more integrated systems and new material technologies are being explored for 20% weight reduction, 50% fuel burn reduction and to enable a hybrid-electrical use case.

Monaghan Forming Taps Increase Speed, Maintain Tight Tolerances

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Monaghan Tooling Group features the Vergnano P900 high performance forming taps, designed for blind or through holes, increasing speed while maintaining tight tolerances.

Aumenta el reciclaje de chatarra: tecnología y economía circular impulsan el crecimiento

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El reciclaje de chatarra crecerá un 4 % entre 2024 y 2029, impulsado por la tecnología y la economía circular. Innovaciones tecnológicas impulsan la eficiencia y sostenibilidad.

‘Revolutionary’ Extrudable PPS for Sustainable Piping

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Syensqo’s Ryton PPS XE-5000NA boasts exceptional chemical and permeation resistance.