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Localized Mold Temperature Control Reduces Knit Lines, Optimizes Melt Flow
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Dynamic localized mold temperature control Heat-Inject Technology by Incoe Corp. demonstrates how the part surface quality and the filling of the cavity is optimized with relatively little effort using targeted heat pulses.
Update: THOR project for industrialized, recyclable thermoplastic composite tanks for hydrogen storage
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
A look into the tape/liner materials, LATW/recycling processes, design software and new equipment toward commercialization of Type 4.5 tanks.
Titan Tool Supply 16-LED ring illuminator streamlines composites QA, analysis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Model TR.L1 accessory maintains lighting, energy output and flexible integration features for use in industrial microscopy workflows.
Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.
Fast-Response Hot Runner Controller
| Plastics Technology
MCS hot runner control systems from PCS company are designed to optimize performance, communication and control.
Expo-Net invests in low-carbon central warehouse
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
More centralized storage for thermoplastic netting, mesh and filtration products to improve materials handling and site efficiency, prepare business for future expansion.
Airborne to supply composites cutting/kitting equipment to Airbus Helicopters
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully digital Kit by Light systems will enable faster, simpler and more efficient composite ply management at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.
Wrexham University to build EEOC for optics, photonics and composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Part of a North Wales and Campus 2025 investment, the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre will serve as an R&D hub to reduce carbon emissions and waste and advance manufacturing.
Aircraft Ducts 3D Printed in Composite Instead of Metal: The Cool Parts Show #68
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Eaton’s new reinforced PEKK, tailored to aircraft applications, provides a cheaper and faster way to make ducts compared to formed aluminum.
Emag Grinding Solutions Provide Precise Gear-Profile Grinding
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The G 160 and G 250 gear-profile grinding machines provide short chip-to-chip times, intelligent axis concepts as well as thermal and mechanical stability.
Localizadores de clamps neumáticos reducen el tiempo de configuración
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Fixtureworks presentan los localizadores neumáticos de fijación AMWF-W y AMWF-L, los cuales permiten realizar fijaciones en una amplia gama de operaciones.
Greenback obtiene Certificación ISCC PLUS para operaciones en Cuautla
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Greenback Recycling recibió la Certificación Internacional ISCC PLUS para su planta de reciclaje en Cuautla, así como para su producto final, π-Oil.
Freudenberg Medical Breaks Ground on Second Costa Rica Production Facility
| Plastics Technology
The $25 million investment will quadruple the manufacturing footprint for high-volume, minimally invasive catheters with injection molding and extrusion capabilities.
Make Every Shot Count: Mold Simulation Maximizes Functional Parts From Printed Tooling
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
If a printed tool only has a finite number of shots in it, why waste any of them on process development?
American Injection Molding Institute Opens Mold Maintenance Classroom
| Plastics Technology
The Beaumont subsidiary has opened the Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence classroom at its Erie, Pennsylvania, headquarters.
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AkzoNobel Supports Delivery of China Cruise Ship
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The first large cruise ship to be built in China has set off on its maiden voyage, having been coated with International paint supplied by AkzoNobel.
When a “Boxy” Part is Machined on a Lathe
Derek Korn | Production Machining
South Morgan Technologies has long thrived on its ability to mill prismatic parts on a turning platform. Today, newer technology and techniques enable saying “yes” to that work than ever before.
Mahr Inc. Appoints New General Manager, Sales
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
John Roberts will oversee Mahr’s Engineered Solutions business, as well as marketing, product management, applications engineering, service and distribution.
Bollegraaf and Greyparrot Team Up in AI Vision Deal
| Plastics Technology
Recycling facilities builder Bollegraaf invests in AI vision technology.
INA destaca la inversión en la industria de autopartes
| Modern Machine Shop México
La industria de autopartes ha registrado inversiones de 815 empresas procedentes de 35 países, de 2006 a noviembre de 2023, principalmente de Estados Unidos, Japón, Alemania y Corea del Sur.
Defense manufacturer reflects on growth, opportunity in complex composite structures
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Long Island-based, four-time CW Top Shops honoree GSE Dynamics cites diversification in processes, digitalization, workforce training and more on its successes over 50+ years, and looks ahead to future growth.
Steps for Determining Better Mold Prices
| MoldMaking Technology
Improving your mold pricing requires a deeper understanding of your business.