Carbon Rivers uses composites, coatings expertise to modify Mazda RX-8 EV

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Petrol-driven car has been converted to all electric for the upcoming 24 Hours of Lemons Endurance Race.

‘Warming Up’ to the Truth about Ovens for Surface Treatment

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Understanding the different types of oven heat technology for surface finishing, including how they work, and their advantages and disadvantages, can help determine the best heating solution for an application.

7 Important Ideas on Postprocessing in AM

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is defined by 3D printing, but it is more than this step. For almost every AM production part, steps after the 3D printing operation are essential to complete the part and realize its value. Here are several thoughts.

3D Printing Workshop Returns for NPE2024: The Plastics Show

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

The speaker lineup has been announced for this event highlighting the use of 3D printing in the plastics industry.

OnAdditive Offers Aftermarket Upgrade for 3ntr A2, A4 3D Printers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The enhanced capabilities include a new control system that gives the printers increased printing speeds, improved quality, automatic bed leveling and various other user-centric improvements.

PLASTICS Hosts First Community Service Event at NPE2024

| Plastics Technology

The Plastics Industry Association and Alliance Specialties and Laser Sales are partnering with U.S. Hunger to host NPE’s first ever community service event.

4 Reasons to Use Safety Commands

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Safety commands help safeguard CNC applications from common programming or operation errors.

Big Daishowa Tool Program Equips Schools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s 2023 Tools for Schools program provided $23,300 in tooling certificates for local high schools, vocational schools and colleges.

Starrett Measurement Systems Provide Repeatable Results

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s optical and video-based measurement systems combine high-resolution images, intuitive software and precision mechanical platforms.

Mold Materials, 3D Printing Technologies for Next-Gen Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

As moldmaking advances, so too do the materials and processes involved in their efficient production, including these latest mold materials and 3D printing technologies.  

La inteligencia artificial y la productividad en el mecanizado

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con la firma Dedalus Consulting, el mecanizado está adoptando rápidamente técnicas impulsadas por los avances en inteligencia artificial.

Gardner Business Media Introduces New Editorial Roles Covering Robots and Sustainability

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Julia Hider is named correspondent for robots and autonomy, while Hannah Mason is named correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing, with both writers reporting on those topics across the Gardner Business Media brands.

Ciudad de México: rumbo a la economía circular con el PEC 2024-2030

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

 La CDMX se embarca en un camino hacia la sostenibilidad con el lanzamiento del Programa de Economía Circular 2024-2030. Conozca los 11 ejes de acción que guiarán esta transformación.

Life cycle assessment in the composites industry

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

As companies strive to meet zero-emissions goals, evaluating a product’s carbon footprint is vital. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is one tool composites industry OEMs and Tier suppliers are using to move toward sustainability targets.

CMM de LK Metrology optimiza los ciclos de medición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las máquinas CMM de puente cerámico Altera C HA tienen una precisión volumétrica de 1.3+L/350, repetibilidad de 0.0013 mm y precisión de escaneado de 0.002 mm.

Hawk Ridge Systems and DyeMansion Forge Partnership to Integrate Software and Hardware in Additive Manufacturing Workflow

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration creates a one-stop-shop for all the tools and software needed to create precision products that look, feel and function properly. Now, Hawk Ridge Systems’ integrated solution portfolio will include a complete print-to-product workflow with DyeMansion’s Powershot C, Powershot S, DM60 and Powerfuse S postprocessing solutions.

Digital Signal Processor Power Supply for Ultrasonic Welders

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Sonics launches Model DX800 for its DX Series OEM DSP Power Supply.

Polypropylene Film Made From Certified Circular Resin

| Plastics Technology

Torayfan PP film is made with certified circular resins.

LyondellBasell Invests in Advanced Technology for Masterbatch Solutions

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The new investment for the Americas complements the company’s testing assets in Europe.  

Talos Energy Announces Divestiture of Talos Low Carbon Solutions Subsidiary to TotalEnergies

| Valve Magazine

Transaction based on effective date of January 1, 2024, but is expected to close today.

Tool Steel Improves the Efficiency of Molds, Injection Molding Using AM

| MoldMaking Technology

AddUp partners with Swiss Steel Group to introduce Printdur HCT, enabling manufacturers to significantly reduce production cycles using conformal cooling channels.

Carbon Mobile carbon fiber powers handheld gaming platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HyRECM technology effectively stabilizes carbon fiber’s electrical and antenna properties, enabling development of next-gen electronics, such as the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.
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