Infrared Curing Systems for Enhanced Coating Efficiency

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

David Weisman LLC introduces its Horizontal Conveyorized Infrared System, designed to efficiently preheat or cure liquid and powder coatings on horizontal products.

Can AI Deliver Shapes Like Generative Design With Far Less Computation?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Ohio startup Vixiv is developing a machine learning system that will “know,” without computation, what 3D printed form satisfies a given set of needs.

Episode 48: Richard Apps, Counterpoint Market Intelligence

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Counterpoint Market Intelligence will deliver a keynote address at Carbon Fiber Conference 2024, which takes place October 8-10 in Charleston S.C., U.S.

Prices Flat-to-Down for All Volume Resins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This month’s resin pricing report includes PT’s quarterly check-in on select engineering resins, including nylon 6 and 66.

Precision Meets Innovation at IMTS 2024

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

After attending IMTS, it's clear that the integration of advanced technologies is ready to enhance precision, efficiency and automation in mold manufacturing processes. It’s a massive event, so here’s a glimpse of what the MMT team experienced firsthand.    

Top Shops: Designing a Shop to Meet Customer Needs

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Working closely with customers and making careful investments has enabled this Wisconsin machine shop to tackle difficult jobs with tight deadlines as a core part of its business.

Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Versatile Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MB45 series is designed to deliver the low cutting force benefits of positive inserts and the fracture resistance of negative inserts.

Electric Injection Molding Machine Line Expands

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Boy will debut three new models in its Electric series of machines, which feature a redesigned and more compact drive and inverter technology.

Modeling and characterization of crushable composite structures

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

How the predictive tool “CZone” is applied to simulate the axial crushing response of composites, providing valuable insights into their use for motorsport applications.

Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Versatile Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MB45 series is designed to deliver the low cutting force benefits of positive inserts and the fracture resistance of negative inserts.

Tech College Alum Returns to Teach CAD/CAM at Alma Mater

Derek Korn | Production Machining

New part programming developments continue to be added to the Tri-County Technical College curriculum and solutions for Swiss-type lathes might soon be included.

Kurtz Ersa inaugura planta en Ciudad Juárez

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Ubicada en el parque industrial Panamericana de Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, la planta de producción de Kurtz se centrará inicialmente en la producción de máquinas de soldadura.

Colines y Epsilon: alianza para soluciones de embalaje sostenible

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La compañía guatemalteca Epsilon Packaging adquirió la línea ALLRollEX de Colines como parte de su compromiso con la innovación y sostenibilidad en embalajes.

Platform Provides Business Insights for Profit Growth

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Axalta Nimbus is a customer experience platform that provides access to tools and insights designed to improve efficiency and increase profitability.

SPE announces new location for 2024 Automotive Innovative Awards Gala

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

SPE announces a new location in Livonia, Michigan for its annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala on Nov. 13, 2024.

HRC, Airbus LSC launch aircraft dismantling, recycling project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The first project is underway to recover carbon fiber used in an A330-200 aircraft, which will then be regenerated for other end uses by HRC.

MT Aerospace completes COSTELAS project critical design review

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Large-scale sandwich composite structure is being developed under ESA program to advance reusable space launch systems.

Eva-Last bamboo composite building materials target coastal climates

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eco-friendly natural fiber range of decking, cladding, fencing, railing options ensure durable and long-lasting structures. 

Polaris reaches €7.1 million in private funding for spaceplane development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Polaris welcomes new shareholder Dienes Holding supporting the German startup’s path to spaceflight, hypersonics commercialization.

AmpliTex-constructed solar-powered ferry hits the Adriatic Sea

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Marservis PROeco is a mass transportation marine vessel using Bcomp natural fiber for interior parts in place of standard materials.

Borealis fiberglass PP with 65% PCR applied in landmark automotive project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Together with Plastivaloire and Stellantis, the new Peugeot 3008’s center console structure is being produced with Borealis’ Borcycle M GD3600SY material grade.

Boom Supersonic XB-1 supersonic jet accomplishes third flight

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Supersonic demonstrator aircraft has successfully completed its third flight using digitally optimized aerodynamics, carbon fiber composites and advanced supersonic engine intakes.