NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.  

Cooling, Mold Temperature Control Solutions Augment Energy, Water Savings

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Frigel North America is presenting improvements to many of its processing cooling equipment, as well as debuting new options for North American customers, such as the Microgel series, 3DP4 4.0, 4DK series and more.

MGS Redefines Tooling Excellence With Lynge Facility Upgrades

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

The company’s investments in cutting-edge tooling and upgrades to its test center drive growth for global healthcare innovators.

UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.

When a CNC Turn-Mill Doesn’t Turn

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A shop in Big Sky Country uses a B-axis multitasking machine to produce complex, prismatic medical parts that require no turning complete from barstock.

Velo3D’s Flow Developer Enhancement Simplifies Parameter Development Process

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Developer enhancement in Velo3D’s Flow print preparation software gives users the freedom to migrate their own 3D printing parameters, even if developed on other brand machines, to a Velo3D Sapphire system where they can take advantage of machine-to-machine repeatability for series production.

Manual Leak Tester and Vision Option

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: New from ALPS Inspection are the affordable BenchPlus manual leak tester and a vision option to add defect detection to leak testers.

México: a un paso de ser el tercer fabricante de autopartes del mundo

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México consolida su posición en la industria automotriz gracias al T-MEC, el nearshoring y la electromovilidad.  

NPE2024 Offers Students Career-Advancing Opportunities

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: the Student Career Development Workshop offers students with career opportunities and advice. 

In the Zone: MAPP Pavilion

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Network with industry leaders and learn new technology at the MAPP Pavilion.     

Materialise and Renishaw Integrate Systems to Improve Efficiency of Metal 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Renishaw system users can now benefit from Materialise’s build processor software as well as its Magics data and build preparation software.

Seco Tools' Reamers Optimize Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Nanojet solid-carbide reamers are designed to stop chip jamming and enhance application stability.

Machining is More Than Geometry

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

While CAD/CAM software may represent machining operations as geometry, you must consider vibration effects to obtain a successful outcome.

Escariadores de Seco Tools optimizan la evacuación de virutas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los escariadores de carburo sólido Nanojet, de Seco, mantienen la velocidad de corte y la calidad de las piezas y contribuyen a la estabilidad de la producción.

Sandvik Coromant Host Open House for Women in Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Girls Take Over Tech event enabled more than 65 students to interact with Sandvik Coromant experts and tour of the company’s advanced manufacturing facility.
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Unveiling the Future: Dive Into NPE2024's Moldmaking Marvels

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Get ready for the ultimate moldmaking extravaganza! Explore exclusive previews of cutting-edge technologies and solutions shaping the industry at NPE: The Plastics Show.

Designing an infused, two-piece composite baseball bat

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

With its Icon BBCOR bat, Rawlings leveraged its experience in braided fabrics and RTM to create an optimized, higher-performance two-piece design.

Jornada Arburg Xperts: avances y tendencias en moldeo por inyección

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Con el objetivo de apoyar el desarrollo del talento humano en el sector de moldeo por inyección mediante entrenamiento y capacitación, Arburg organizó un día de conferencias en la ciudad de Querétaro, denominada Arburg Xperts, para brindarles a sus clientes información sobre las más recientes tendencias y retos del sector.

Monaghan Drills Optimize Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

MK Tools Rambo Speed Drills are well suited for high-speed applications where efficiency is key, including connecting rods, injection pumps, wheel carriers, guide wheel shafts and more.

Educating the Next Generation of Plastics Professionals

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

These schools and local industry are working together to close the workforce gap in the plastics industry by offering hefty plastics curricula and training programs for degree-seeking students as well as current plastics employees looking to upskill.
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Clear Amorphous Nylon for Flexible Food Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: NYCOA’s NY-Clear 6I/6T nylon targeted for packaging and precision molded applications.

Bavius Technologie Appoints New President, Schedules Technology Showcase

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Roy D. Cripps will lead the team at Bavius as it aims to expand its current business in aerospace structures and develop new market segments. Additionally, the company will showcase its technology during an open house event on June 11.