Precision and Controlled Depth Electroplating

| Products Finishing

Highlights of company offerings include the Spouted Bed (SBE) for precision electroplating and the CDP2000 machine for controlled depth electroplating.

Explore Cleaning Chemistry, Metal Finishing Applications and Wastewater Treatment Solutions

| Products Finishing

Hubbard-Hall Celebrating 175 years of excellence, Hubbard-Hall presents chemistry and equipment.

Business incubator Chemovator invests in Heartland’s natural fiber additives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Michigan company, producing hemp-based natural fiber materials, is the latest addition to Chemovator’s program supporting early stage startups in the chemical industry.

NREL integrates robotics into wind turbine blade production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Research enables successful automation in post-molding manufacturing operations, which could lead to more competitive U.S.-based blade manufacturing.

Open Source Data Exchange Enabled With Hot Runner Control Unit

| MoldMaking Technology

The Hasco Primezone H1281 range is now provided with an OPC UA interface for more control and automation, including advanced communication between unit and injection molding machines.

Eviation completes conceptual design review of Alice aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The all-electric company moves closer to commercialization, confirming an aircraft configuration that is both certifiable and can streamline manufacturing.

AOC and partners achieve styrene-free composite RV roof

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Indupol, Büfa and AOC brought their materials and fabrication know-how to yield a styrene-free gelcoat and RTM formulation for the manufacture of luxury vehicle roofs.

Mito pens agreements to expand functionalized graphene distribution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Expansion of its E-Go graphene additive into new applications will be aided by new distributors TRiiSO and Eumate International.

Dutch partnership constructs 3D printed composite pedestrian bridges

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Engineering consulting firm Royal HaskoningDHV and partners achieved a bridge design made of 30% fiberglass and 70% waste.

CMS, Caracol Collaboration Targets Large-Format 3D Printing Market

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Global development of LFAM technologies and applications will support end-user’s adoption of 3D printing for composites. 

How Machining Makes AM Successful for Innovative 3D Manufacturing

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Connections between metal 3D printing and CNC machining serve one Indiana manufacturer in many ways. One connection is customer conversations that resemble a machining job shop. Here is a look at a small company that has advanced quickly to become a thriving additive manufacturing part producer.

ArcomedLab Utilizes Biomedical 3D Printing for 700 Successful Craniomaxilofacial Implants in Latin America

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company specializes in biomedical 3D printing with a focus on patient-centric solutions.

Engel expande su presencia en México con nueva planta en Querétaro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Engel anuncia una inversión de 30 millones de euros en una nueva planta en Querétaro, México, como parte de su estrategia de expansión en América.  

Consistent Shots for Consistent Shots

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

An integral supplier in the effort to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine deployment, Retractable Technologies turned to Arburg and its PressurePilot technology to help deliver more than 500 million syringes during the pandemic.

Marking 5 Years of the Global Commitment to Plastic Packaging Sustainability

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | MoldMaking Technology

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the Global Commitment, we reflect on its enduring impact in steering the plastic packaging value chain toward a sustainable future. 

Automation in Winding, Coiling and Cutting for Reduced Labor and Increased Safety and Consistency

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Reel Power will demonstrate how its automatic winding system works in concert with extrusion and automated pick and place.

Sistema óptico ofrece soluciones rápidas de visión artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo sistema de visión VS, de Keyence, se enfoca en la facilidad de uso para reducir la barrera de entrada.

Formlabs’ Form 4 3D Printer Offers New Levels of Reliability and Speed for Stereolithography

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Form 4 is designed to deliver most parts in less than two hours, offering users a powerful, affordable tool to bring ideas to life at fast speeds with excellent reliability, print quality and ease of use.

Basf presenta en NPE2024 sus soluciones para plásticos sostenibles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Basf presenta en NPE soluciones para la fabricación, uso y reciclaje de plásticos en pro de un futuro sostenible.

Sandvik Coromant Inserts Provide Stable Turning of Aerospace Components

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new insert grades GC1205 and GC1210 cover a large application area within last-stage machining and intermediate-stage machining when turning aerospace engine components.

The Moment of Truth at NPE: 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner Revealed

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate and network with the moldmaking community as it recognizes MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Award Winner May 7 at 4 p.m. in Booth W2143.

Okuma America Corp. Announces New Personnel Appointments

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has appointed four new personnel to direct and support the company’s strategic growth initiatives in the Americas.