EU associations confirm potential of cement coprocessing for EOL composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Independent LCA report confirms the avoidance of up to 1 ton of CO2 emissions per ton of process GFRP, calls on policymakers to recognize, build a supply chain for this circular composites solution.  

VIDEO: Recycling and machining carbon fiber scraps

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Elevated Materials has partnered with ‪Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. to collect and upcycle reclaimed carbon fiber scraps into large billet laminates, which can then be cut into various parts using CNC mills.

Side Gate Hot Runner System Nozzles Improve Usability for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Barnes Molding Solutions highlights its side gate nozzles which offer customers good ease of use and reliability, even with challenging plastics.  

3D Printed Polymer EOAT Increases Safety of Cobots

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer Anubis 3D applies polymer 3D printing processes to manufacture cobot tooling that is lightweight, smooth and safer for human interaction.

Best Practices for Engraving Cores and Cavities

| MoldMaking Technology

Consider depth, font style, artwork size, polarity and location when engraving.

Endeavor 3D Earns International Traffic in Arms Registration

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Endeavor 3D strengthens its technology capabilities and operational systems to better support the U.S. defense industrial base as well as energy and supply chain manufacturing services.

Las barras de mandrinado Walter proporcionan cambios de herramienta rápidos y precisos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El adaptador A2100 de Walter, con cabezales intercambiables QuadFit, que facilita cambios de herramienta rápidos y precisos, resulta ideal para aplicaciones de mandrinado y torneado interior en la industria aeroespacial, en la del petróleo y gas, y otras.

Lyndex-Nikken Appoints New President

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Lyndex-Nikken has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to the role of company president.

The Importance of Mass Balance in Chemical Recycling

| Plastics Technology

Approaches to mass balance can dramatically impact calculations of recycled content.

Avances en sistemas de herramientas modulares

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Numa Ingeniería destaca la eficiencia y versatilidad de los sistemas de herramientas modulares Coromant Capto, de Sandvik Coromant, en la próxima feria Meximold 2024.

Meximold 2024: el evento ideal para impulsar la industria de moldes

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

Meximold celebra su quinta edición, consolidándose como el evento líder en la industria de moldes y herramentales, con más de 140 expositores y 2800 m² de exhibición.

JuggerBot 3D Chooses Research Partners for Air Force Large-Format Hybrid Additive Manufacturing Project

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Mississippi State University’s Advanced Composite Institute have been selected to assist in the research and technical development of production workflows using thermoplastic and thermoset deposition.

Is Grant Funding Available for Your Machine Shop? Here's How to Find Out.

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Grant funding for workforce training or the purchase of new equipment is an undervalued but complex resource for machine shops. We enlisted an expert to help navigate the process.
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BOY presenta solución de moldeo con NAS 30 en Fakuma 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Fakuma 2024, la inyectora BOY 25 E, con su diseño compacto y alta precisión, demostrará el cambio de color y procesamiento de NAS 30 de INEOS Styrolution.

Meximold 2024: plataforma de oportunidades y soluciones innovadoras

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Como una plataforma para ampliar conocimientos, conectarse con aliados estratégicos, encontrar soluciones innovadoras y crear oportunidades dio inicio la quinta edición de Meximold.

Kaiser Milling, Grooving Tool Provides Greater Circular Accuracy

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Mill A Groove tool can be used to cut step grooves, convex and concave radius grooves, chamfered edges, angles and special profiles with a single insert.

Servo-Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine With an Electric Injection Unit Premieres

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Fakuma 2024: Wittmann Battenfeld says the 2K SmartPower Combimould features a new electric injection unit option.

TTX’s Automated Conveyor Carrier System Offers Wireless, Flexible Operation

Angela Osborne | Products Finishing

ACC system designed for reliable, consistent point-to-point movement of everything from small to heavy parts.

EuReComp webinar to highlight chemical recycling of CFRPs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Free online webinar taking place Oct. 23, 2024 provides insights into the circularity of large composite structures, coinciding with EuReComp’s new survey launch focused on improving thermoset composites.

Hot Runner Plug and Socket Inserts Help Reduce Wiring Times

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s hot runner plug and socket inserts reduce wiring times. Via the elimination of time-consuming screwing operations during wiring in the wiring box, cable assembly can be carried out in just a few seconds.

3D Printing With Recycled Powders: Reducing Waste and Material Costs

Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing

Can you print high-quality parts using recycled thermoplastic powder? JawsTec saves 2 tons of waste per year by investing in SLS printers that reuse scrap to make new parts.

MachineMetrics Monitoring Software Supports Production Schedules

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

MachineMetrics uses data synchronization and real-time monitoring of production to help keep schedules current and to reflect actual shopfloor conditions.