Portfolio of Energy-Curable Coatings Launched

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

PPG's DuraNEXT portfolio includes EB and UV curable coatings, offering rapid, energy-efficient solutions for metal coil coaters.

Hexagon Composites businesses receive additional orders for CNG, hydrogen

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Agility and Hexagon Purus have both signed long-term supply agreements supporting North American OEMs.

St. Croix Fly expands Mito graphene adoption in carbon fiber fly fishing rods

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Verified functionalized graphene has been extended to the company’s new Technica series, improving the composite rod’s cast, among other features.

MVP partners with LestaUSA to bring robotics to composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Self-learning robotic solutions are designed to simplify the automation process for composites manufacturers of all sizes wanting to incorporate automated spray applications.

Siemens CNC Portfolio Demonstrates Mold Machining Digitization

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens present a path toward machine tool digitalization that is already helping mold and die shops invest in their future.

NASA white paper evaluates thermoplastic polyimide for electrical insulation applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SAMPE technical paper reveals testing done on plastics company BARplast’s Aurum polymer, supported with fiberglass, to evaluate its insulation capabilities for future electrical aeroengines.

Midnight eVTOL developments to scale up, grow platform reach across U.S.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Archer Aviation has made several key announcements including additional secured equity capital, network plans in LA and updates to a contract with the U.S. Air Force.

TPI, University of Texas participate in wind blade cure optimization project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Physics-informed machine learning algorithms will be applied to simulate and optimize composite wind blade curing in an effort to advance smart composites manufacturing in industry.

Soluciones de automatización de Caron Engineering mejoran el control de procesos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Caron Engineering expone una gama de soluciones de automatización, incluida su tecnología MiConnect para el control de todos los dispositivos de una célula de mecanizado.

MC Machinery Displays EDM, Precision Milling, 3D Printing

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: MC Machinery Systems showcases an array of EDM and precision milling tools, as well as a wire laser metal 3D printer. 

Sistema de limpieza y desbarbado por ultrasonidos de Vollmer proporciona fiabilidad al proceso

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

UltraTec está diseñado para eliminar los problemas más comunes al desbarbar piezas en aplicaciones que incluyen deformación, decoloración y cambios en la capa de óxido del componente.

There’s No Downside to Upskilling

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Machine shop CEO and former U.S. Navy SEAL applies his military knowledge to form an in-house upskilling program that trains all levels of employees for advanced positions. This talent development approach gives employees the gift of lifelong learning that benefits the industry as well. 

Tecnología P:REACT para reciclaje de PET, de NGR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología P:REACT, que NGR destaca en Plastics Recycling LATAM,  mejora el reciclaje de PET, logrando un mayor índice de viscosidad y descontaminación eficiente para empaques alimenticios.    

Refrigerante Blaser Swisslube minimiza el desgaste de la herramienta al mecanizar titanio

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los fluidos metalmecánicos Skytec, de Blaser Swisslube, son adecuados para el mecanizado de titanio porque minimizan el desgaste de la herramienta.

Tested and Triumphed to Support our Wounded Veterans: Hoka Hey and @iWarriors

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Larry Patten, a retired moldmaker, completed the grueling Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, covering over 10,000 miles to raise more than $20,000 for iWarriors, a charity supporting wounded veterans.

Thermolast R: línea de Kraiburg TPE para reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM 2024, Kraiburg TPE presenta Thermolast R, una línea de elastómeros termoplásticos que reduce la huella de carbono con materiales reciclados.

Polishing Compounds and Surface Finishing Products

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Farécla line is designed for optimal finishes on painted surfaces, gel coats and wood lacquer.

Paperless Parts Showcases Software for Quoting, Collaboration

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Paperless Parts highlights its quoting and collaboration software with automated BOM breakout from CAD models, AI-supported PDF extraction and more.

Lexair Handling Solutions Shorten Operation Times

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Lexair Inc. is showcasing four products: the hydrodynamic Mini Rhinobar bar feeder; its Gen 3 Collet Closers; the Unload Pro unloader for unloading round workpieces and the Breuning IRCO Profimat magazine bar feeder for small to medium production runs. 

SABIC and Lubrizol Collaboration Yields Compatible Solutions Combining Soft and Rigid Materials

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

SABIC LNP materials used with Lubrizol Estane Eco TPU.

Reducción de errores y costos con máquinas multitarea

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Rafael Aguilera, de Okuma América, indica que al utilizar una máquina que tiene torno y fresado se reducen márgenes de error, costos, tiempo de operación y se pueden mecanizar partes más complejas.

The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The entire manufacturing process for any part can benefit from considering the final finish early in the process. This article discusses trends in surface finishing with the goal of facilitating better communication with potential partners.