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Tips for Tackling Mold Design, Machining, Cutting Tool and Wear Challenges
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Tips for tasks ranging from reducing risk in part design and taking advantage of five-axis machining to refining cutting tool performance and reducing wear with guiding and centering systems.
Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream.
Processing Making Slow, Steady Progress
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Plastics processing activity didn’t make its way into expansion territory in March, but seems headed in that direction.
Powder Coating Collection for Architectural Market
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Structura range of Interpon D powder coatings offers 40 of the most popular RAL colors.
Compact TCU Retains Power, Precision and Configurability of Bigger Systems
| Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Conair’s MicroTemp Thermolator temperature control unit (TCU) is its smallest ever measuring just 14.7 ×y 15.6 ×y 18 inches.
Industrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector
Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld
GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.
You're Almost Out of Time to Take Top Shops Benchmarking Survey
| Production Machining
The Top Shops 2024 survey for the metalworking market is now live, alongside a new homepage collecting the stories of past Honorees. This year's survey ends April 30, though.
Wendy Hoenig: Female Leadership in the Plastics Industry
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Wendy Hoenig's induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024 marked a crowning achievement in her illustrious career. Her strategic vision and innovative contributions during her tenure at The Dow Chemical Co. and as a consultant have left an indelible mark on the plastics sector, shaping its trajectory for decades to come. Being the fifth female inductee in the Plastics Hall of Fame, we also talked with her about female leadership in the plastics sector.
Axalta Wins 3 Edison Awards
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Edison Awards winners were recently announced at the 37th annual Edison Awards event in Fort Myers, Florida. This is the sixth consecutive year that Axalta has won an Edison Award.
All-Electric Shuttle Debut at NPE
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: R&B Plastics Machinery’s new small-to-middle-size model is suited for up to six parisons and containers up to 5 L.
Delrin and PolySource Enter into North American Distribution Agreement
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The focus is on application development and engineering for industrial and consumer end markets.
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal: Creator and Inventor in Plastic Extrusion
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology
Dr. Chris Rauwendaal's impact on plastic extrusion is characterized by innovation and creativity, evident in his contributions to both theory and practical applications. Recognized with induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, his career encompasses a wide range of achievements, from pioneering revolutionary screw designs to authoring the esteemed "Polymer Extrusion" book.
Mordazas duras reversibles Dillon proporcionan una sujeción segura de las piezas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las mordazas rígidas reversibles, de Dillon Manufacturing, están diseñadas para sujetar una gama específica de tamaños de piezas.
NPE2024 Features Technical Seminars in Spanish
| Plastics Technology
The educational offering of NPE2024 includes a series of conferences in Spanish on advanced plastic processing technologies and the circular economy.
Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.
ECOAT24 Brewer Award Winners
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The 2024 Brewer Award Winners were presented with their awards at ECOAT24 at the Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida on April 4.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (January-March 2024) at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this period, we followed our work on 3D printing anode support for solid oxide fuel cells, SOFC (or cathode for solid oxide electrolyzers, SOEC). We focused on the mechanical properties of 3D printed yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) using a four-point bending test. We then conducted a statistical analysis to characterize the flexural strength of porous 3D printed YSZ.
Connectivity for Material Handling Offers Greater Visibility
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Motan solutions integrate data connectivity.
Carbios and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for PET Biorecycling Plant
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New plant will use enzymatic process to depolymerize PET.
Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.
Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.
MGS Redefines Tooling Excellence With Lynge Facility Upgrades
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The company’s investments in cutting-edge tooling and upgrades to its test center drive growth for global healthcare innovators.