Würth Additive’s Digital Inventory Services Aims to Simplify Digital Supply Chain

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Digital Inventory Services (DIS) system gives additive manufacturers around the globe the simplicity to integrate 3D printing machines, applications, business models and more into a true digital supply chain platform.

Interior Department Finalizes Rule Reducing Oil & Gas Waste on Tribal Lands

| Valve Magazine

Will cut energy waste from venting, flaring and leaks; generate $50 million annually for American taxpayers

Fiber Laser Welder Brings Flexibility to Mold Repair Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: The Sisma SWA 450 F laser welder targets large or small mold repair, backed by intuitive software functions, a high-energy laser and an adjustable laser arm and head.

Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.

Syensqo Ixef PARA polymer shapes surfing fin by Kohola Flow Tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Glass fiber-reinforced compound enhances rigidity, aesthetics and eco-friendliness of the biomimetic FlowTech 1 Single Fin.

Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing Finds a Place Alongside MIM, Press and Sinter at APG

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Powder metallurgy company Alpha Precision Group (APG) is applying a particular class of metal 3D printing technology for both rapid iteration in development and flexibility in production.

February Index Dips a Tiny Bit

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Index holds steady as optimism about future business conditions continues to increase among processors.  

Forvia moves toward more sustainable automotive composites manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Automotive technology supplier Forvia shares sustainability goals and recent developments aimed at bio-based and recycled materials and ramping up hydrogen tank production for clean mobility.

Máquina rectificadora que permite una manufactura versátil de grifos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

TapX, de ANCA, es una máquina rectificadora diseñada e integrada con la automatización para proporcionar alta productividad en la producción en masa.

Starrett Video System Provides Secure Measurement Data

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The KMR-MX 200 Manual Video System is well suited for a range of industries such as medical, aerospace, defense and others that require traceable and secure measurement data.

Avient and Hager Collaborate in Recycled Content Outdoor Sockets and Switches

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Hager’s new cybyko leaf waterproof sockets and switches incorporate 27% of Avient’s Maxxam REC recycled polyolefin formulations.

University Programs Expose Next-Gen Students to Moldmaking, Plastics

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: The University of Massachusetts Lowell extends an invitation to its Alumni and Friends Reception to university alumni and industry professionals, highlights successful programs giving hands-on manufacturing experience.

Recicla Unicel impulsa la educación ambiental en universidades

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Recicla Unicel lleva a cabo charlas enseñando a los estudiantes sobre el reciclaje responsable del unicel y su impacto positivo en el planeta.

Educating the Next Generation of Plastics Professionals

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking 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.
#workforcedevelopment

Education at NPE2024: 3D Printing Workshop

| Plastics Technology

Learn about the emerging possibilities for part production via 3D printing/additive manufacturing.  
#workforcedevelopment

Yokohama construirá una planta en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva planta tendrá una capacidad de producción anual de cinco millones de llantas y se ubicará en el Parque Industrial Alianza de Saltillo, Coahuila.

Janicki receives Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Designer and builder of tools, parts, prototypes and assemblies earns recognition for supporting defense manufacturing and distribution goals.

Thermoset TopCon 2024 focuses on sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SPE organizers encourage manufacturers of products using thermoset technologies to attend for free, highlights presentations with sustainability topics. 

Laser Engraving System Features MOPA Fiber Laser

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: The Advantage from Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales is a laser engraving system with a compact footprint, featuring a MOPA fiber laser.

Tool Guide System Offers High Precision

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Agathon Machine Tools showcases its latest tool guide system, the Guide System Plus, which provides main tool guiding, but also the fine centering between mold halves.

Syensqo inaugurates Application Development Labs in Italy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Italian excellence center will develop innovative specialty polymers solutions crucial for green mobility, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing and more.

Exel Composites supplies fiberglass profiles for Foton electric buses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership with Chinese automotive manufacturer will see the implementation of pultruded profiles in various bus models, backed by weight savings, complex geometries and long life.