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Canada Imposes 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs; 25% Surtax on Chinese Steel/Aluminum
| MoldMaking Technology
Canada will impose a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), effective October 1 and a 25% surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum imports effective October 15.
CompoTech spotlights sustainable advancements in BOVENAC project
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
CompoTech highlights its efforts in the BOVENAC project, specifically for advancements in the design and functionality of composite joint shafts for 4WD vehicles.
IPSA acquires bonding adhesives based on MMA technology
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
IPS Adhesives (IPSA) introduces a line of adhesives using acrylate and MMA technology from L&L Products for the bonding of dissimilar materials such as metals and composites.
Arkema, Sireg Geotech introduce bendable rebar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sireg Glasspree TP bars, manufactured with Elium thermoplastic resin provides the construction industry with a recyclable, strong and energy-efficient rebar option over steel.
Juggerbot 3D announces MSU, ORNL as partners for hybrid LFAM composites project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Air Force-funded initiative looks to LFAM thermoset, thermoplastic advancement for fast, inexpensive composite tooling production.
Standing Together in Challenging Times: Supporting Our Moldmaking Community Affected by Helene
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
In our close-knit moldmaking and plastics community, we understand the power of resilience.
Reaction Dynamics earns CSA grant for composite propellant tanks, hybrid rocket fuel
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The $1.5 million grant boosts the Canadian company’s goal to advance its Aurora orbital launch vehicle program.
MGS Accelerates Customer Speed-to-Market By Expanding Fast-Track Tooling
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
MGS is expanding its innovative Fast-Track Tooling program to debut in the north American market. Designed to accelerate product development timelines and reduce costs for pharmaceutical, diagnostic and medtech companies, MGS' Fast-Track Tooling utilizes standard and modular designs and components that can be customized to meet complex program needs.
Blasting vs. Washing
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Weighing your surface prep options prior to powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses the considerations you should keep in mind.
Origin Materials Unveils CapFormer for Producing PET Caps
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Factory acceptance test completed at commercial scale.
The Discovery of Osseointegration: The Cool Parts Show All Access
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A key advantage of the hydroxyapatite material used in the cranial implant in this week’s episode is how it enables and encourages bone cells to grow into it, via the process known as osseointegration. Dr. Christoph Staudigl shares a quick history lesson on how this behavior was first observed.
In Case You Missed It: Top September Articles
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Explore the standout articles of September, featuring innovations, expert insights, and strategies to boost efficiency and quality for your moldmaking needs.
Kennametal Turning Tools Improve Chip Evaluation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
TopSwiss turning inserts are engineered for low-feed, high depth-of-cut applications across industries.
Sumitomo Receives Metalworking Reshoring Award
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Sumitomo Drive Technologies has received the 2024 National Metalworking Reshoring Award as a result of its reshoring and nearshoring strategies.
Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes de alta precisión
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Hemaq, distribuidor de Jingdiao en México, presenta el centro de maquinado de cinco ejes GRA400, destacado por su alta precisión y tecnologías de termocontrol que establecen nuevos estándares en el maquinado de materiales duros.
Faster Programming and Training Helps Automotive Shop Thrive
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Features that save on training, programming and cycle times have enabled Speedway Motors to rapidly grow and mature its manufacturing arm.
AIM3D Validates Voxelfill Strategy for Overcoming Inhomogeneous Strengths in 3D Components
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The strength-enhancing effect of Voxelfill has now been demonstrated for fiber-filled plastics with the tensile strengths of 3D components coming close to those produced through classic injection molding.
3D Printed Calibration Fixtures for Ultrasonic Flowmeters
| Additive Manufacturing
Calibrating industrial flowmeters requires temporarily attaching equipment to pipes to check the flow and make adjustments. Emerson shares how 3D printed fixtures can simplify the connection and make calibration faster, easier and more accurate.
Okuma HMC Provides Enhanced Cybersecurity, Versatility
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Okuma America Corp. introduces the MA-4000H CNC horizontal machining center, designed with embedded cybersecurity features and “sludgeless tank” chip and coolant management technology.
COVID-19’s Long Shadow
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
More than four years on, there are aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that linger in their impacts to the plastics market and are made visible in our annual survey.
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America Makes Announces Election of Executive Committee Members
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The group’s focus is to ensure that the appropriate strategy, policy and advocacy are in place for the organization to achieve its mission — to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and strengthen the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
3D Printing Aids Fixturing of Ultrasonic Flowmeters
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Ultrasonic flowmeters can measure flow through a pipe without access to its interior. Emerson has found that 3D printing offers a fast and affordable way to fixture these meters in a variety of situations, whether for permanent installation or temporary calibration.