Tool Steel Alternative to S7-Based Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: International Mold Steel showcases its DCMX steel as an alternative to S7, providing mold builders uniform hardness for even machinability and clean welds and other benefits.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group reveals 3D Printing FGF Challenge winner

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Startup company selected, including two special recognition awards, highlight FGF applications for children’s seats, FGF extrusion and LFAM for cores and mandrels for composite parts manufacture.

Last call for ITHEC conference abstracts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The thermoplastic composites event, taking place Oct. 9-10 in Bremen, Germany, is seeking oral and poster contributions before March 31.

Onshoring Weather Report: Strong Tailwinds!

Miles Free | Production Machining

Onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring: these terms are showing up with increasing frequency in the news and online. But is there evidence that these are real?

Deadline March 31 for 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference Speaker Submissions

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Do you have an interest in speaking at the Parts Cleaning Conference in September at IMTS? Submit your abstract now!

Joint Trial by Syensqo and Tomra Separates Multilayer PVDC Film From Polyolefins

| Plastics Technology

Results apply to shrink film for consumer and food packaging.

Kerrie Greenfelder lidera el primer Desayuno de Mujeres en NPE 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kerrie Greenfelder, directora de Ingeniería de la División de Agua de Burns & McDonnell, presentará su charla "Lo siento, no lo siento" en el Desayuno de Mujeres en la Industria del Plástico en NPE 2024.

New Blown-Film Cooling Technologies Set to Debut at NPE2024

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Cooling specialist Addex to roll out new auto-profiling air ring for rotating dies, and new single-plenum air ring.

Recicla LATAM: en camino hacia la Economía Circular en América Latina

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Platicamos Fiorella Danjoy, presidenta de la ONG Recicla LATAM, que promueve una economía circular en Latinoamerica,  acerca de sus perspectivas para el reciclaje en la región así como de su gestión en la entidad.  

Heule Tool Enables Spot Facing of Difficult-to-Reach Areas

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The manually actuated bkac spot facing tool is well suited for large boring mills and other open-air machines.

Kyocera Turning Inserts Provide Fracture, Wear Resistance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The KBN010 high-speed CBN grade gives users more flexibility, range, performance and tool life when turning hardened materials.

Ballistic-Resistant Composite Panels Made With E-Glass and Thermoplastic Resin Systems

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Avient’s Polystrand ThermoBallistic thermoplastic panels are a cost-competitive alternative to other fibers and thermosets

Revisiting the double vacuum debulk process

Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld

Evolution of the double vacuum debulk (DVD) process over the years continues to advance its “near autoclave quality” for low-void, highly compacted repair patches.

Hands-on Workshop Teaches Mold Maintenance Process

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Intensive workshop teaches the process of mold maintenance to help put an end to the firefighting culture of many toolrooms.
#workforcedevelopment

Ceratizit Appoints New Channel Manager

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Anja Taylor brings 10 years of national and regional experience to the role, with a focus on automotive, aerospace, small parts machining and general engineering.

BIM Files for Lorin’s Finishes Available for Direct Download

| Products Finishing

Access BIM files for anodized aluminum colors and finishes on Lorin’s website.

3 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Machine Shops

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

AI will become a tool to increase productivity in the same way that robotics has.

Leonardo UK joins Nadcap accreditation program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Leonardo subsidiary will benefit from more critical process audit procedures in its electronics, helicopters and cybersecurity specialties.

LSR Platform Meets Critical Medical Molding Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Recent updates to Mastip’s Aquilo platform highlight how its design — from consistent thermal profile to uniform cooling — has made it successful for medical industry projects.

Cross-Functional Group Targets Metal 3D Printing Design, Engineering Services

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: An emphasis on reverse engineering, 3D printing and conformal cooling design capabilities brings high-quality molding and tooling concepts and processes to The Plastek Group customers.

LSR Cold Deck Features Valve Gates

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Recent updates to Mastip’s Aquilo platform highlight how its design — from consistent thermal profile to uniform cooling — has made it successful for medical industry projects.

Hartzell Propeller purchases WhirlWind Propellers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

WhirlWind’s carbon fiber propeller blade expertise expands Hartzell’s product portfolio into light sport aircraft.