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Enhanced Temperature Controls for Hot Runners, Extrusion and Packaging
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Athena introduces expanded hot-runner controller with up to 120 zones, plus updated panel-mount “universal” temperature/process control.
'Groundbreaking' Flame Retardant PC and PC/ABS
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Trinseo’s new FR PC and PC/ABS produced without PFAs or halogenated additives
Bedford names OSCO safety exclusive ReadySeries supplier
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Adding GFRP ReadySeries to OSCO’s suite of safety solutions provides customers with a one-stop shop experience to address critical safety needs.
Aluminum Plate for High-Temperature Tooling Applications
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Ellwood Specialty Metals exhibits its EllCast 2 aluminium plate. Its strength at high temperatures, combined with high thermal fatigue resistance and hardness, makes EllCast 2 ideal for critical applications.
FAA investigates fresh concerns over 787 aircraft production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A Boeing engineer has claimed that the Dreamliner’s composite fuselage assembly process is flawed, raising questions about the aircraft’s structural integrity.
ILAuNCH Trailblazer project to use AM technologies to produce large-scale composite rockets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ILAuNCH partnership, joined by ANU and New Frontier Technologies, will develop a qualified manufacturing process that will directly contribute to the development of launch vehicle development.
Kineco Exel Composites India to supply carbon fiber planks for wind
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multi-year agreement between the joint venture and a South Asian wind turbine manufacturer contributes to composite spar cap development.
Plastics Manufacturer Berry Acquires F&S Tool Inc.
| MoldMaking Technology
Berry expands its full plastic packaging lifecycle solutions and global tooling capabilities for customers.
Century Tool Invests in Cheto Machine for Deep-Hole Drilling With Milling
| MoldMaking Technology
Seven-axis CNC strings together gundrill and milling programs, enhancing Century Tool’s moldmaking process.
Ultra-Complex 3D Printed Scaffolds Enable Cell Growth: The Cool Parts Show #70
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Perhaps the ultimate surface-area challenge is in bioengineering: creating structures that can grow sufficient cells within a compact volume to be effective for leading-edge medical treatments. The Southwest Research Institute develops bioreactor scaffolds that could only be made using 3D printing.
Seco Tools' Reamers Optimize Chip Evacuation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Nanojet solid-carbide reamers are designed to stop chip jamming and enhance application stability.
Teknor Apex and UBQ Materials to Further Expand Development of Sustainable Materials
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Their strengthened compounding partnership will expedite product development.
Clúster Automotriz Metropolitano celebra su asamblea anual 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Elisa Crespo, presidenta ejecutiva del Clúster Automotriz Metropolitano, dijo que la unidad de la Ciudad de México, Estado de México e Hidalgo es sumamente importante para la industria automotriz.
Precise Blender for Low-Throughput Molders
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Gravimetric batch blender precisely delivers precise material blends from up to four ingredients at extremely low throughputs.
Thoughts on VR's Immersive, Interactive Mold Design Training
| MoldMaking Technology
A virtual reality (VR) application transforms training from passive to active learning by immersing users in a dynamic virtual space.
#workforcedevelopment
Next-Generation All-Electric and Vertical Injection Molding Machines
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Sodick Plustech’s VR-G and MS-G2 Series both utilize the company’s proprietary V-Line technology, separating plasticizing and injection functions, and have upgraded displays, energy efficiency, response time and more.
Contraction in Moldmaking Activity Slowed Again in March
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
While still contracting, March’s moldmaking index is back on track, albeit at a slower pace, to potentially cross back over into expansion territory.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining March 2024
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining activity in March looks similar to February, with contraction slowing while staying on its path toward flat.
#economics
Formerra Partners With Evonik for Expansion of High-Performance Nylons
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The company will distribute several of Evonik’s Vestamid materials in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
BASF Chair to Keynote on Firm's Sustainability Path
| Plastics Technology
Chair, CEO Heinz to discuss materials giant's sustainability journey.
Haitian presenta quinta generación de máquinas de moldeo en NPE
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Absolute Haitian destaca en NPE2024 avances en eficiencia energética y tecnología inteligente con la quinta generación de sus máquinas de moldeo por inyección.
Alimentador de barras de Edge Technologies automatiza tiradas cortas de producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La versión actualizada de la máquina de carga corta Rebel 80, de Edge Technologies, cuenta con funciones mejoradas y un diseño fácil de usar.