Bio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Projects use Duplicor prepreg panels with highest Euroclass B fire performance without fire retardants for reduced weight, CO2 footprint in sustainable yet affordable roofs, high-rise façades and modular housing.

Sales Engineer Joins American Plating Power

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Stocker has more than two decades of experience with an industrial power conversion product supplier in the sale and support of DC power supplies. In particular, he has a vast background in ecoat applications.

BASF Adds Bamberger Amco Polymers to its Key Distribution Partners

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The newly merged Bamberger Amco will distribute select grades of the company’s portfolio of engineering resins.

Zimmermann Milling Machine Enhances Stability in Heavy Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FZU/FZP42 machine line features a thermo-symmetrical design that incorporates a centrally-guided Z-slide, resulting in a more dynamic, productive and energy-efficient machine.

Top Shop Savors Past 20 Years of Prosperity

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This one-stop finishing shop was rescued by new management in 2004. Since then, its rejuvenation has brought substantial growth and success to the business.

Programación CNC: combinación de funciones con códigos G y M

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México

Los programadores de CNC ganan flexibilidad cuando utilizan macros personalizadas para definir ellos mismos los códigos G y M.

Future Proof Your Solvent Choices

| Products Finishing

It is critical to evaluate the viability of replacement solvents and to work closely with your solvent supplier to find the right formulation for an application.

5th Axis Announces New Appointments to Sales Team

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has appointed Eric Nekich to the position of vice president of sales, as well as brought on Sean Van Derel as a territory sales representative of the Chicago region.

Siemens invierte 300 millones de pesos en Ciudad Juárez

| Modern Machine Shop México

A lo largo de cuatro fases de implementación, Siemens México instalará cuatro líneas de ensamblaje de producto y se transferirán seis de estampado en CNC, doblado de metal, soldadura y pintura.

How to Design Three-Plate Molds – Part 3

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

There are many things to consider, and paying attention to the details can help avoid machine downtime and higher maintenance costs — and keep the customer happy.

System Quickly, Safely Cleans and Wipes Pelletizing Dies

| Plastics Technology

Unit mounts directly to the die body in a space-saving design that avoids thermally dependent dimension stackups.    

How Integrated CAD/CAM Transforms Inventions Into Products

Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop

The close connection between CAD and CAM is what links creative ideas to practical production for this unique custom manufacturer.

Plastics Europe informa crecimiento en producción de plásticos circulares

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Según Plastics Europe, en 2022, la producción global de plásticos llegó a 400.3 millones de toneladas, con un notable aumento del 10 % en plásticos circulares. Los desafíos competitivos emergen, mientras China se posiciona como líder en producción y reciclaje.

Indonesian Plater Finds Fast Success in Auto Market

| Products Finishing

This father/son team, inspired by inventor Michael Faraday, focuses on anti-corrosion methods and automated processes to help their Indonesian plating business flourish.

John Forlenzo Joins Hubbard-Hall

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: Hubbard-Hall Hubbard-Hall welcomes John Forlenzo as supply chain manager.

BASF Launches Recycled PA6 for Textiles With Zara Jacket

| Plastics Technology

Loopamid Nylon for apparel is made from textile waste and used by Zara clothing brand.

Avient Adds Phoenix Location to its ColorWorks Design & Technology Centers

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The addition of ColorWorks Phoenix as the fifth such site will allow better collaborations with customers in the western part of the U.S.

MicroCare Appoints National Sales Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Photo Credit: MicroCare MicroCare, LLC has appointed Vince Libercci as national sales manager.

Electrolyte for Electroplating with Pure Platinum

| Products Finishing

Platuna PT enables the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers, which are particularly convincing in various technical applications.

LATTE project optimizes aerodynamic flow of RACER rotor head

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites and streamlined rotor head design to enable up to 5% reduction in drag and as much as 20% lifting force improvement for Clean Aviation helicopter, set for flight tests in 2024.

Safran, Onera begin wind tunnel trials for CFM RISE fan demonstrator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Disruptive Open Fan aerodynamics and acoustics to be matured over 2024-2028 test plan for design validation of fan blades, aiming for implementation on commercial jet engines by 2030s.  

Intelligent Equipment Solutions Alleviate Moldmaking Pain Points

| MoldMaking Technology

Whether it’s purchase quoting, mold cleaning and tracking or intuitive process control, the following new or improved technologies could potentially keep your shop on the cutting edge.