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Sintered, Porous Mold Steel Eliminates Gas Buildup
| MoldMaking Technology
Molder’s World highlights its acclaimed Vortex self-venting mold steel, which uses a system of microscopic, interconnected pores to optimize molding processes.
Schneider Electric Announces Innovative Tax Credit Transfer Agreement
| Valve Magazine
Agreement with ENGIE to accelerate progress toward its 100 percent renewable energy goal in North America.
#economics
Eve Air Mobility brings on Aciturri, Crouzet as eVTOL suppliers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Pilot controls and wing components will be covered by Crouzet and Aciturri, respectively, as first prototype production begins.
Digital Composites Factory joint venture to grow thermoplastics manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Together, AFPT, Alformet and New Frontier Technologies are fostering a productive environment for development of well-designed thermoplastic composites via automation, innovative design and advanced 3D expertise.
Sensor-Based PET Stretch-Blowing Controls and Bottle QC Instruments
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Agr International is showing its newest systems for automated stretch-blow molder control and for measuring thickness distribution of bottles or sheets.
iWarriors West Coast Golf Event Raises $17,500 for Veterans
| MoldMaking Technology
The 2024 iWarriors Annual West Coast Golf Outing, hosted by M.R. Mold & Engineering, raised $17,500 for wounded combat veterans despite inclement weather, featuring heartfelt testimonials and gratitude towards sponsors, highlighting the impact of the iWarriors initiative.
GF Machining Solutions Platform Enables Remote Troubleshooting
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The My rConnect provides a virtual link between a machine and the company’s service and support team, often eliminating the need for a technician to travel to a customer’s shop.
Bill Rickenbaugh Joins Carlisle as Account Manager
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Rickenbaugh has over 30 years of finishing experience, most recently as senior finish improvement specialist for Masterbrand Cabinets.
Consider This Another CMMC Reminder
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Machine shops serving the military/defense industry that currently aren’t working toward achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification could be caught flat-footed once it’s required.
Maximize the Cooling Capacity of Your Extrusion Line
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
Maximizing output in extrusion requires a thorough understanding of not only the cooling requirements of the extruder but of the extrudate as well.
Index Corp. Lathes Feature Upgraded Toolholder Magazines
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Index B400/B500 and Traub TNA400/TNA500 lathes are equipped with the VDI40 radial turret with 18 toolholders.
Optimizing machining for composites: Tool designs, processes and Industry 4.0 systems
| CompositesWorld
Hufschmied moves beyond optimized milling and drilling tools to develop SonicShark inline quality control system and Cutting Edge World cloud platform for optimized tool use and processes.
Perillas de retención maximizan la vida útil de la herramienta de corte
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las perillas de retención personalizadas de T.J. Davies se fabrican con acero de aleación 8620, con alta resistencia a la tracción.
STLE Opens Registration for 2024 Annual Meeting
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers’ 2024 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition will take place May 19-23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Using Digital Tap Testing to Measure Machining Dynamics
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Tool-toolholder-spindle-machine combinations each have a unique vibration response. We can measure the response by tap testing, but we can also model it.
Tendencias tecnológicas que están dando forma al sector de la movilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
Un análisis de McKinsey identifica que la innovación tecnológica está transformando todos los aspectos del sector de la movilidad y más empresas empiezan a investigar tecnologías disruptivas.
ProAmpac innova en empaques flexibles con tecnología antihumedad
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
ProAmpac introduce la tecnología MP-1000 para control óptimo de humedad en empaques, ideal para alimentos y kits médicos.
Dürr Expands its Color Dosing and Changing System
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
By offering the Fluid Board, the company is expanding its ready2integrate package, enabling customers to quickly and easily assemble a high-quality solution comprising a controller, dosing technology and applicator.
Cetec ERP Launches AI Chatbot
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The tool has been developed to provide an option for customers to get immediate responses to the most common questions.
Robotic Sorters With AI Technology Deployed in Fresno Recycling Center
| Plastics Technology
A grant from the Recycling Partnership enabled Implementation of RecycleOS Technology from Everest Labs.
SGL Carbon evaluates carbon fibers business strategy
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
After significant losses in 2023, SGL Carbon reviews all options for its Carbon Fibers Business Unit including a partial or complete divestment.
#economics
Pro-Set named official materials supplier for New York Yacht Club American Magic
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Competitive sailing team prepares for the 37th America’s Cup beginning in August 2024 with adhesives, resins and laminate testing services for its AC75 monohull construction.