Industrial equipment manufacturer expands global footprint, reaches into new markets

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

India-based CW Top Shops honoree EPP Composites reflects on a recently successful vertical filament winding application and new pultruded FRP rebar capabilities, as well as future opportunities.

Meusburger presenta herramienta CAD para diseño de moldes, NX Tool

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la herramienta CAD de Meusburger y Schmidt WFT, diseñada para simplificar el proceso de diseño de moldes con la interfaz Siemens NX.

How to Create a Highly Effective and Scalable Moldmaking Business

| MoldMaking Technology

In this interview, Isaac Trevino, Business Development for Best Tool & Engineering shares where to start with the decision-making process and resources for a more sustainable future.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #1 Stretch Film

| Plastics Technology

What's the largest market for polyethylene film? Over the last few weeks, Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman has shared their research on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. This week rounds out the top 10 with the largest polyethylene film market: stretch film. 

An Interview With...Andy Duffy

Heather Gaynor | Valve Magazine

Andy Duffy, VMA Chairman of the Board, at the 2023 annual meeting.

Calibradores BYK-Gardner disponen de múltiples modos de medición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie BYKO-test 9500 de calibradores de espesor de película seca de BYK-Gardner vienen con una sonda desmontable y un cable para diferentes modos de operación.

Ciberseguridad en la cadena de suministro de la manufactura avanzada

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con el Foro Económico Mundial la industria manufacturera experimenta cada vez más ciberataques.

Evonik Infinim FR 4100L Flame Retardant Photopolymer for 3D Printing

| Plastics Technology

3D printing photopolymer designed for mechanical durability and is certified flame retardant.

VMA News

| Valve Magazine

VMA’s mission is to serve the growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry globally by providing a forum that enhances a positive operating environment, increases knowledge, advances technology innovations and facilitates business and government connections for manufacturers, distributors and service providers of valves, actuators and controls.

FAA grants Archer Part 145 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The eVTOL aircraft company is now authorized to perform specialized aircraft repair services on crucial aircraft components.

Caracol inaugurates tech assembly, innovation facilities in Milan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Caracol continues to evolve large-format additive manufacturing, opening two additional state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate client services, as well as materials and processes R&D.

Tech-Fab Europe joins EuCIA

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As a new member, the Germany-based technical textiles producer will explore sustainable composite opportunities and contribute data to EuCIA’s LCA calculator.

JEC announces 11 Innovation Award winners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The JEC Group has announced the winner for each of the 11 Innovation Award categories. Learn more about the winners and their projects at JEC World 2024.

Mold Tracking Software Aids in On-Time Tooling Payment for Moldmakers

| MoldMaking Technology

CaptureMore LLC has launched a new feature to its CaptureAssets tool tracking app that enables suppliers to now track payment term schedules for their molds, and easily notify customers when tooling payment requirements have been achieved.  

ORNL develops dynamically crosslinked CFRP, enabling closed-loop recycling 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

At laboratory scale, functionalized CFRP thermosets can be “released” via heat or chemicals to reincarnate them back into their starting materials.

Infinite Composites awarded $470K contract to develop larger, higher pressure H2 tanks

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Manufacturing Type V composite pressure vessels, Infinite Composites will match this project with a recently received $1.6 million award from the Army for conformable hydrogen tanks.

Hammonton Mold, ADOP France Forge Strategic Partnership in Injection Blow Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Hammonton Mold Inc., a leading full-service mold shop based in New Jersey specializing in injection blow molds (IBM), proudly announces its official partnership with ADOP France, a prominent IBM mold manufacturer based in Normandy, France.

Designing a 3D Printed Part with Machining in Mind

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Designing extra stock and mounting features into a 3D printed part can aid in machining processes downstream. 

Changing From Liquid to Powder Coating

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Will the powder coating perform better than your liquid system? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert discusses considerations you should consider when making the switch.

Perspectives

| Valve Magazine

Happy New Year, and thanks for reading the revised Valve Magazine!

H.B. Carbide Grade Performs in Highly Abrasive Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The HB-3 grade is a submicron carbide well suited for wear parts and cutting tools being used in non-ferrous machining applications.

Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA

| Plastics Technology

A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.