Com&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.

CAM Software Enhances 3+2-Axis Toolpath Programming

| MoldMaking Technology

CloudCNC’s CAM Assist uses AI to generate intuitive machining strategies in minutes or seconds, depending on complexity.

Engel becomes KUKA Robotics system partner

| MoldMaking Technology

Enhanced relationship extends robot incorporation in Engel injection molding cells as well as integrate and retrofit KUKA’s products into existing systems, growing the opportunity for automation.

Airbus Helicopters RACER demonstrator performs first flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rotorcraft architecture featuring a highly composites-intensive design transitions into 2-year flight campaign to demonstrate its high-speed capabilities.

Imperial Appoints Senior Vice President, Upstream

| Valve Magazine

Cheryl Gomez-Smith succeeds Simon Younger.

ISRO C/C composite nozzle development enhances rocket engines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Durable composite nozzle can replace metal versions for mass reduction and payload capacity boost in launch vehicles.

Let's Take a Journey into the World of Molding Thermosets – Part 1

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

There are many fundamental differences between thermosets and thermoplastics, from the way raw materials are furnished to the molder and the process in which parts are molded.  

Products to Advance Your Mold Shop

| MoldMaking Technology

This compilation of digital-only new/proven product content explores each category under MMT’s Engineer, Build, Maintain and Manage topics.  

Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Reliable Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MB45 series is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of machining applications, giving customers a cost-effective solution for a wide range of possibilities.

Fimic fortalece su equipo de ventas con María Teresa Márquez

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La compañía especialista en soluciones de filtración para reciclaje, Fimic, incorpora a Márquez como responsable de ventas en Centroamérica, México y España.

Industrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.  

TJ Davies Retention Knobs Enable High Pull Force

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s retention knobs are manufactured from American-made 8620 alloy that is treated with hot black oxide to military specifications for protection against corrosion.

GF Machining Solutions Appoints New Managing Director

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Onik Bhattacharyya will oversee the GF Machining Solutions product portfolio for the North American market region.

Compact TCU Retains Power, Precision and Configurability of Bigger Systems

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Conair’s MicroTemp Thermolator temperature control unit (TCU) is its smallest ever measuring just 14.7 ×y 15.6 ×y 18 inches.

Dr. Chris Rauwendaal: Creator and Inventor in Plastic Extrusion

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Dr. Chris Rauwendaal's impact on plastic extrusion is characterized by innovation and creativity, evident in his contributions to both theory and practical applications. Recognized with induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, his career encompasses a wide range of achievements, from pioneering revolutionary screw designs to authoring the esteemed "Polymer Extrusion" book.

Tips for Tackling Mold Design, Machining, Cutting Tool and Wear Challenges

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Tips for tasks ranging from reducing risk in part design and taking advantage of five-axis machining to refining cutting tool performance and reducing wear with guiding and centering systems.

All-Electric Shuttle Debut at NPE

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: R&B Plastics Machinery’s new small-to-middle-size model is suited for up to six parisons and containers up to 5 L.

Correlation Between Contact and Non-Contact Surface Analysis Equipment Is Critical — Until It Isn’t

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Understanding the differences between measurement methods means their discrepancies can be explained and used as an advantage to produce better correlation.

Delrin and PolySource Enter into North American Distribution Agreement

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The focus is on application development and engineering for industrial and consumer end markets.

Variable Frequency Drives Deliver Intelligent Control of Conveyor Systems

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Source: Nordac Nordac ON/ON+ variable frequency drives (VFDs) deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants and optimize performance, the company says.

Axalta Wins 3 Edison Awards

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Edison Awards winners were recently announced at the 37th annual Edison Awards event in Fort Myers, Florida. This is the sixth consecutive year that Axalta has won an Edison Award.

Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream.