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.
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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.