Complex Mold, Versatile Piece of Engineering Enhances Golf

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A complex, one-cavity injection mold changed the game for the design and functionality of an innovative golf accessory.

Company Rebrands to Reflect Future Growth Opportunities

| Valve Magazine

Elemental Advanced Materials changes focus from recycling company to production of graphene.

PVD-Coated, Uncoated Insert Grades to Reliably Drill Aluminum

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA highlights the WNN15 and WN15 available for indexable insert drills that specialize in machining aluminum alloys.

New online training course targets prepreg basics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Composites Expert highlights how its E-Learning Composites Academy platform supports flexible industry learning with new courses developed with Stelia Aerospace North America.  
#workforcedevelopment

Optiplan automotive sandwich panels optimized via AOC rPET resin series

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Incorporation of AOC’s Synolite rPET resins into FRP cover sheets enables the development of more eco-friendly truck construction.

Joby to launch eVTOL aircraft service in the UAE

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support.

Visit the International Attendee Lounge at NPE2024

| Plastics Technology

If you’re attending NPE2024 from outside of the U.S, be sure to stop by the International Attendee Lounge to connect with other attendees from around the world.

Thriving on First-Off Molding Projects

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Christina Fuges talks to Kevin Hartsoe, president of Neu Dynamics in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, about the company’s focus on the electric vehicle market, the key to its success, projects in the pipeline as well as supply chain and workforce challenges. 
#electronics

Polyplastics and Selex Motors Collaborate on Electric Two-Wheeler Battery Covers

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Electric motorcycle startup Selex to mold battery packs with  Polyplastics’ Duranex PBT.  

Mastercam Appoints New CFO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Karen Gibbs will lead financial efforts in support of the company’s ongoing market expansion.

PCI 2024 Board of Directors and Executive Officers

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

PCI is grateful for these individuals who share their valuable time setting goals and making sure the institute stays on task.

Premian a Carbios y L'Oréal por envase cosmético de rPET enzimático

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Conozca el impacto ambiental del biorreciclaje desarrollado por Carbios, en colaboración con L'Oréal y cómo esta tecnología se encamina a la sostenibilidad.  

Fastest Growing Market for Polyethylene Film

| Plastics Technology

This week, using the research Mastio & Co. has conducted, we talk about the fastest-growing market in the polyethylene film industry: e-commerce.

Cross-Hatch Adhesion Testers Available in Kits

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Five kits, three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.

Insertos de fresado mejoran el rendimiento de corte

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Con diez nuevos insertos de fresado de escuadra XVCT-AM, Tungaloy-NTK de Mexico amplia su línea TungAluMill, diseñada para aplicaciones no ferrosas.

Injection Molding Know How: Best of Bozzelli

| Plastics Technology

We at Plastics Technology have been grateful that John has regularly contributed Injection Molding Know How columns to our publication since 2010. In this collection, we present you with five articles that we think you will refer to time and again as you look to solve problems, cut cycle times and improve the quality of the parts you mold.

16-LED Ring Illuminator Streamlines Industrial Microscopy

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This 360-degree shadow-free light provides consistent illumination while eliminating obstructive shadows, making it especially useful for detailed examinations and precision work.

3D Printed Airless Basketball Now for Sale

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Wilson began selling its Airless Gen1TM 3D printed basketball on February 16, 2024. Here’s what we learned about the ball last year, in this bonus episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Manufacturing Madness: Know When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Knowing which to do when can make the difference between world-class leadership and average management.

AMMMT promueve la proveeduría en Guanajuato

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante la asamblea general extraordinaria de la Asociación Mexicana de Manufactura de Moldes y Troqueles (AMMMT), el secretario de Desarrollo Económico Sustentable del Estado de Guanajuato exhortó a invertir en la instalación de plantas para el desarrollo de la proveeduría de la región.

Ellwood Specialty Steel Becomes Ellwood Specialty Metals

| MoldMaking Technology

Integrated producer of tool steel adds Ellwood Aluminum cast house into the Ellwood family of companies to serve both metal needs.

Cygnet Texkimp celebrates 50 years in fiber handling, processing technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Over the last five decades, Cygnet Texkimp’s breadth of portfolio innovations for the composites and technical fiber industries reflects its emphasis on collaboration and continuous development.