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TPI, UMaine, ORNL to leverage world’s largest polymer 3D printer for wind turbine tooling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ingersoll Masterprint LFAM printer will be used to produce and demonstrate 100% recyclable tooling that could cut large composite blade development cycles and tooling costs by as much as 50%.
New CMC turbine vanes successfully tested in wind tunnel
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) inlet guide vanes for a high-pressure turbine are aimed for a geared turbofan and show promise for more efficient aeroengines with less weight and need for cooling.
Blade2Circ project to facilitate sustainable next-gen wind blade designs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Coordinated by the Aitiip Technology Centre, the EU-funded project will design components to facilitate improved recyclabilty, exploring the performance of bio-based material options and novel degradation processes.
Jacques Edwin Brandenberger: From Patented Viscose to Cellophane Innovation
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Get to know the story of Swiss chemist and textile engineer Jacques Edwin Brandenberger, whose invention of cellophane in 1908 revolutionized the packaging industry. He was inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024.
Shaping Talent in Plastics: The Legacy of Professor Nick R. Schott
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology
Delve into the career of Dr. Nick R. Schott, a figure in plastics technology, whose pursuit of excellence and commitment to innovation have left a legacy.
A Lifetime of Innovation in Plastics Machinery: Wolfgang Meyer
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Wolfgang Meyer, a German mechanical engineer and industry leader whose contributions to plastics machinery have shaped the industry. Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, Meyer’s work in injection molding, blow molding and sustainability has left an enduring legacy.
That’s a Wrap! NPE2024 Celebrates Triumphant Return, as Industry Leader Bids Farewell
| Plastics Technology
PLASTICS’ Glenn Anderson celebrates a fulfilling career as the plastics industry gathers in force after a six-year hiatus.
Extend Your Stay: 8 Ways (Beyond the Theme Parks) to Keep the Fun Going in Orlando Post-NPE!
| Plastics Technology
Why go home? Turn your conference trip into a mini-vacation with our ultimate weekend guide — because the best part of the show might just be after it ends!
Read the Friday Issue
| Plastics Technology
Flip through the digital edition of today’s Official NPE2024 Show Daily.
See Why NPE2024 Was the Most Anticipated Event of the Year: Photos You Just Can't Miss
| Plastics Technology
Experience the spirit of NPE2024 with our click-through gallery. Highlights include your colleagues dancing at the opening party, Wednesday's charity event, groundbreaking tech reveals and more. (Photo number five is our favorite!).
Tormach CNC Mill Minimizes Machining Vibrations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 1500MX three-axis, servo-driven mill is said to enable 10 times the damping of cast iron, providing chatter-free cuts, superior surface finishes and 30% longer tool life.
CEAD y Adaxis integran tecnologías para una impresión 3D robótica de gran formato
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Esta colaboración tiene como objetivo reforzar la integración de las soluciones Flexbot, de CEAD, con el software AdaOne, de Adaxis.
Triple Threat: How One Shop's Success Resonates Across Three End Markets
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
When I revisited Eden Tool in New Freedom, PA, this past summer for a follow-up feature on this mold builder’s growth, I underestimated the story.
Rego-Fix Hires New National Sales Manager
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Brent Broderick will manage sales team members as well as provide ongoing technical education and guidance to Rego-Fix customers.
U.S. Navy Invests Heavily in Shoring Up Manufacturing Base
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
As part of its commitment to replace its aging submarine fleet, the U.S. Navy is investing heavily in building America’s manufacturing base, including free education and assisting suppliers in modernizing their facilities.
GE Additive Rebrands as Colibrium Additive
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
As part of the brand name transition, both the Concept Laser and Arcam EBM legacy brands will be retired.
Strong Bottle: ganador del desafío de plásticos circulares en NPE 2024
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Strong Bottle resultó ganador del Circular Plastics Challenge 2024, organizado por Hillenbrand, Net Impact y The Coca-Cola Company. La propuesta ganadora consiste en un nuevo diseño de botella de agua desechable que evita su aplastamiento durante el proceso de reciclaje.
Novatec: apuesta por la ‘inteligencia’ en secado y transporte de resinas
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology México
Con innovaciones presentadas durante NPE2024, Novatec reescribe las reglas para el secado y transporte de materiales, mediante tecnologías que rompen lo convencional y resuelven problemas para hacer que los procesadores de plásticos sean más eficientes y rentables.
Standards Spotlight: Shoot the Breeze
| Valve Magazine
The British Valve and Actuator Association, VMA’s complement in the UK, is the voice of our industry “across the pond.”
Episode 45: Scott Reeve; Corey Sechler, Creative Composites Group
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Experts from FRP composites manufacturer Creative Composites Group discuss the role of composites in infrastructure projects today, including solutions for bridge rehabilitation and protecting waterfront structures.
AMGTA Releases Preliminary Research Results on Sustainability of Powder and Wire Additive Manufacturing Feedstock
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The study evaluated three key metal AM feedstock processing approaches — gas atomization, mechanical milling (specifically ball milling) and wire drawing — to determine specific energy requirements for producing feedstock materials.
VMA News
| Valve Magazine
A Successful Hydrogen Valve Summit and Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) recently held its inaugural Hydrogen Valve Summit and annual Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.