3D Printed NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly Combines Two Metal Processes: The Cool Parts Show #71

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition combine for an integrated multimetal rocket propulsion system that will save cost and time for NASA. The Cool Parts Show visits NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.

Established in Size Reduction, Avian Presents Washing Solutions for Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Avian Recycling Technology presents integrated recycling equipment solutions.

Real-Time Mold Monitoring at NPE2024

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Progressive Components’ latest mold monitoring platform, the ProFile v4 asset tracking system, is showing actual mold data being collected and managed.

FEMIA busca ampliar la base de proveeduría nacional

| Modern Machine Shop México

En la ciudad de Querétaro, la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial realizó el seminario “Sé Proveedor Aeroespacial” con el fin de dar a conocer las oportunidades de negocio.

Episode 44: Metal Finishing Legislative Day

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing recently attended the Metal Finishing Association of California's annual legislation day event, which provides a forum for finishing operations in the state to voice their concerns to government officials. In this installment of On the Line, we learn more about the initiative and the key issues for California-based finishers. 
#regulations

Advancing Mold Design Demo: The Role of VR in Closing the Skills Gap

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This Q&A and demo explain how virtual reality training tackles the skills gap by providing immersive, cost-effective learning experiences.            
#workforcedevelopment

Reciclaje de materiales desafiantes: Erema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En NPE2024, Erema es noticia con la presentación del sistema Intarema TVEplus DuaFil. Se trata de un sistema de doble filtración que permite reciclar materiales complejos y con altos niveles de contaminación y humedad.

An Unexpected, But Cool, Triple-Brand Alliance

Derek Korn | Production Machining

I never envisioned Gardner Business Media brands Production Machining, MoldMaking Technology and Plastics Technology would cover the same manufacturer in the same month no less. But it happened for our May 2024 issues.

Gardner Business Index - April 2024: 48.1

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) contracted in April to the same degree as March.

Desayuno de mujeres en los plásticos fue éxito total en NPE 2024

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Con más de 600 asistentes, NPE celebró el primer desayuno para mujeres en la industria del plástico. La conferencia magistral de Kerrie Greenfelder, directora de Ingeniería de la División de Agua de Burns & McDonnell, dejó una nota alta entre la comunidad femenina del sector.

Prices for PE, PS, PVC, PET Trending Flat; PP to Drop

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Despite price increase nominations going into second quarter, it appeared there was potential for generally flat pricing with the exception of a major downward correction for PP.

From Ocean Plastic Prevention to Advanced Recycling: Highlights from the 2024 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The Plastics Industry Association announced winners in four categories, plus a Peoples' Choice Award.

Tsugami America Opens New Technical Center in Minnesota

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new facility in Minnesota features a large working showroom floor for turnkeys, test cuts and training.

Würth Additive Group presenta Digital Inventory Services

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Würth Additive Group lanza servicios de inventario digital para agilizar la cadena de proveedores digital.

NPE2024 and the Economy: What PLASTICS' Pineda Has to Say

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS Chief Economist Perc Pineda shares his thoughts on the economic conditions that will shape the industry.
#economics

Tungaloy Drill System Enables Modular Tool Assembly

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill system is designed to improve machining efficiency and offer versatility in operations like pre-thread drilling.

Hot Show for Cold Jet

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Dry ice blasting technology supplier Cold Jet has sold two of its show display machines at NPE2024. 

SABIC y Cybershield presentan carcasas de conectores en NPE2024

| Plastics Technology México

La colaboración entre SABIC y Cybershield permite moldear con éxito la resina ULTEM 2310 para carcasas de conectores eléctricos.

NIAR adds flight test facility for eVTOL aircraft testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In addition to providing a controlled environment for conducting restrained eVTOL aircraft operation, NIAR provides material development and other testing options.

Purdue, Wabash National collaborate on composite trailer that recaptures its own energy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An experimental trailer that harvests its own electricity from vibrations, heat and airflow is anticipated to make trailers worldwide more sustainable and energy-efficient. 

Cryomotive prepares CcH2 storage for demonstration on heavy-duty trucks

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Cryogas system is based on carbon fiber towpreg wrapped Type 3 inner tank at 400 bar storing 38 kilograms of CcH2.

Zoom-Enabled Optical 3D Scanner Made Flexible for Inspecting Complex Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Hexagon delivers the SmartScan VR800 structured light scanner, providing the flexibility for 3D part inspection via a software-adjustable variable resolution functionality.