Mission Impossible: Keeping Pace with AI

Ángela Andrea Castro | GROW

Here is how my initial enthusiasm about sharing the integration of AI in editorial workflows was confronted with the daunting reality of continuous innovation. What was once cutting-edge knowledge became quickly outdated. This journey taught me the importance of discernment and self-awareness, accepting that competing with AI speed is a race best left unrun.

Jujie y ExxonMobil innovan en bolsas plásticas para comercio electrónico

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Zhejiang Jujie y ExxonMobil colaboran para optimizar bolsas de columna de aire, reduciendo el consumo de plástico en un 10 % y fortaleciendo el embalaje para comercio electrónico.  

What’s new for 2024?

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CompositesWorld discusses recent changes, upcoming events and strategies for the upcoming year. 

AddUp, SSG to Introduce Tool Steel Optimized for Injection Molding Applications in Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

SSG developed the Printdur HCT material to meet the requirements of injection molding, enabling manufacturers to significantly reduce production cycles using conformal cooling channels.

Mito Material adds Ligra liquified graphene to product lineup

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Chemically inert aqueous graphene solution can be readily dispersed through coatings, emulsions and sizing chemistries, highlighted through Vartega FenixFiber+.

Bonding, Sintering Tech Advances Metal Bonding for Mold, Die Components

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Punch Industry USA exhibits P-Bas, intended to replace the use of 3D printers when producing mold and die components, as well as a variety of mold component supplies.

Fire protection materials for pultrusion, 3D printing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: The Lehvoss Group presents fire-resistant composite materials for transportation and other industries, including their using in 3D printing, toolmaking and other process examples.  

Bonding, Sintering Tech Advances Metal Bonding for Mold, Die Components

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Punch Industry USA exhibits P-Bas, intended to replace the use of 3D printers when producing mold and die components, as well as a variety of mold component supplies.

Self-Calibrating Electric Actuator from Emerson Fisher

| Valve Magazine

Self-calibrating easy-Drive 200R actuator offers sustainable alternative to gas-operated actuators.

Top 20 JEC Startup Booster 2024 finalists are revealed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tailored to find and assess the best startups in the composite industry, the 20 Booster competition finalists will be pitching their projects on stage March 5-7 at JEC World 2024.

Zünd establishes new subsidiary in Brazil

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acquisition of long-time partner turned subsidiary BG Soluções Tecnológicas will further expand Zünd’s customer support in Latin America.

Xnovo Technology, Exciscope introduce X-ray tensor tomography technique

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through a strategic partnership, the companies introduce the FiberScanner3D module, dedicated to bringing more rapid, reliable and robust fiber structure characterization methods to lab settings.

From Parts to Problem-Solving: 3DEO's Evolution with Intelligent Layering Metal 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The technology developer and parts provider is moving beyond transactional 3D printing, in favor of holistic solutions where its AM process can have the greatest impact.

Gema V.P. Retires

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

After almost 40 years of dedicated service, Chris Merritt has announced his retirement.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #3 Consumer Trash Bags

| Plastics Technology

Next on the countdown of the largest markets for polyethylene film extrusion is consumer trash bags. In this segment of our countdown, we discuss this market as a whole, changes in sustainability efforts, and improvements in production.

PetStar y Baja Ferries: alianza sustentable para el reciclaje de PET

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La alianza se da para eficientar el transporte de más de 60 millones de botellas de PET reduciendo emisiones y fomentando una economía circular.  

10 Ecoat Best Practices

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your ecoat operation. 

ModuleWorks Partners With DN Solutions to Develop Machine Tool Software

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

DN Solutions uses ModuleWorks’ software development resources to advance its automated machining cycles and user-assisted solutions.

Rectificadoras CNC: la importancia del control de calidad en el proceso

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

¿Qué se puede medir y controlar en el rectificado para conseguir superficies perfectamente acabadas? Conozca cómo la supervisión inteligente aumenta la calidad y reduce los desperdicios.

Powder Coating Formulation Combines Hardness and Flexibility

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

IFS Coatings launches thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating that combines hardness and flexibility. 

BMW Group y Bosch crean aula digital en el Conalep de San Luis Potosí

| Modern Machine Shop México

El aula está equipada con tecnologías de manufactura aditiva, robótica colaborativa, realidad virtual, diseño y creación de prototipos, entre otras.

A Look at the Mold Digitalization Evolution and Lifecycle/Performance Data Impact

| MoldMaking Technology

Bob Vancoillie, Leader, Global Center of Excellence for Mold Management, Kenvue, Consumer Division, Johnson & Johnson shares key results that showcase the value of mold digitalization to the supply chain.