Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat marks record trip across the Baltic

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The electric vessel, claimed to be the first to cross the Baltic Sea, cuts traditional refueling needs in half, achieves 95% less operating costs, during the 150-nautical-mile journey.

Jim’s a Hardware Man

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

The importance of recruiting, training and educating finishing’s next generation of problem-solvers and troubleshooters.

Cortadores PFB-BR/LZ Barrel y Lens para mayor eficiencia en fresado

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

OSG Royco anuncia el lanzamiento de sus nuevos cortadores PFB-BR/LZ Barrel y Lens, diseñados para optimizar las operaciones de acabado en máquinas de tres ejes.

Data Visibility Boosts Beryllium Shop’s Revenue

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Consistency is key for beryllium manufacturing, so the data visibility granted by Harmoni has swiftly become a vital, profitable tool in the shop’s arsenal.

Previero Acquires Mechanical Sorting Company

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Merger will broaden the scope of the company's recycling offerings.

August 2024 Financials

Rick Kline, Jr. | GROW

August financial reports are now available on Grow. We are continuing to close the gap on our 2024 budgeted profit. The outlook for the rest of 2024 is promising, but we need everyone focused on closing the year strong!   

Combining Multifunctional Thermoplastic Composites, Additive Manufacturing for Next-Gen Airframe Structures

Ginger Gardiner | Additive Manufacturing

The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.

Colibrium Additive Upgrades EB-PBF Software for Enhanced Printer Performance, Productivity

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The EBMControl 6.4 software enables support-free prints, point melt printing and elimination of start plates to optimize EB-PBF printer operations and part quality.

First-Time IMTS Experience: Uncovering Innovations for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Attending my first IMTS with the MoldMaking Technology team gave me the chance to explore a variety of products, equipment and services that will benefit moldmakers while engaging with industry experts.

Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.

Plastics Processing Activity Contraction Continues in August

Heather Gaynor | Plastics Technology

Four months of consecutive contraction overall.
#economics

FDA Approves 3D Systems’ Orthopedic Patient-Specific Guides for Ankle Replacements

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Total Ankle Patient-Matched Guides pair with Smith+Nephew’s Total Ankle replacement solutions and are designed to help surgeons save time and ensure accuracy while performing fewer steps than standard instrumentation.

Monaghan Tool Supports High-Production Reaming Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Diatool Top Speed Disc features a solid reamer body with multiple connections to produce tolerance stack up.

Lecciones del panel "El Poder de la Comunicación en el Reciclaje de Plásticos"

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Un vistazo de las discusiones del panel de Plastics Recycling LATAM, donde se demostró el rol crucial de la comunicación en el reciclaje de plásticos.

Relocalización ha beneficiado al 12.9 % de las empresas a nivel nacional

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según los datos facilitados por el Banco de México, de julio de 2023 a junio de 2024, la proporción de empresas beneficiadas varía entre regiones y sectores, siendo el norte la más favorecida.

Nordson expande red de ventas de la línea EDI en Sudamérica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La expansión de Nordson en Sudamérica tiene como objetivo mejorar el servicio para clientes EDI, con nuevas alianzas en Brasil y Colombia.

Ross features fixed-tank dual-shaft mixer for composites

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Charles Ross & Son Co. presents the Ross FDA-50, an agitated pressure reactor for processes that require control over mixing, temperature and pressure in a compact and portable module.

CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.

Precision Processing Requires Precision Equipment

| Plastics Technology

Moretto offers plastics processors and micromolders for a broad suite of auxiliary solutions targeted specifically for precision processing.

Duplicor biocomposites to advance Netherlands housing construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Holland Composites is developing bio-based, fire-resistant floor elements for the Aer housing concept, achieves milestone in supporting customer sustainability.

CAM Software’s Place Serving Emerging Trends

Derek Korn | Production Machining

SolidCAM aims to align its product development and customer engagement strategies to address the evolving needs and challenges of the manufacturing industry.

Taiwán promueve sus avances industriales en IMTS 2024: impulsando el crecimiento empresarial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de la IMTS 2024, Taiwán ha dado un paso decisivo para fortalecer su presencia en el mercado global de maquinaria, con la participación de más de 60 empresas taiwanesas en el evento celebrado en Chicago.