Visual Search Application Instantly Locates Data Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

VizSeek visual search technology enables users to avoid spending hours hunting through databases to locate drawings, or duplicate already-existing work when quoting or manufacturing injection molds.

Magnetic Mold Clamping Amplifies Quick Mold Changes 

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Stäubli highlights its adaptable QMC123 technology, which is capable of calculating the clamping force for each mold beforehand, in addition to ensuring worker safety.

Belzona UK opens dedicated maintenance, repair training facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New Wales facility offers a fully equipped training and application area for Belzona products, to eventually accommodate hands-on training for SuperWrap II composite materials.

Magnetic Mold Clamping Amplifies Quick Mold Changes 

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Stäubli highlights its adaptable QMC123 technology, which is capable of calculating the clamping force for each mold beforehand, in addition to ensuring worker safety.

JEC World 2024 exhibitor previews

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Prepare for JEC World 2024 in March with this succinct and useful list of some of the exhibitors that will be present on the show floor.

Rock West Composites support moon lander mission

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Nova-C lunar lander features multiple configurations of struts manufactured by Rock West Composites. 

SUSPENS project shares one-year progress, next steps

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

European project dedicated its first year to sustainable materials development and prototype manufacture, looks to validating performance.

Australian R&D project harnesses wave energy for USV underwater rudders

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ACM CRC, with Ocius Technology and the University of New South Wales, collaborate to bring bio-inspired FRP “flippers” tailored to achieve optimal propulsion for all weather conditions.

Advanced towpreg makes debut on IMOCA hydrofoil boat

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Avel Robotics’ IMOCA hydrofoil, fresh off the water, is being highlighted at Toray Carbon Fiber Europe’s booth, showcasing a successful collaboration in using towpreg and AFP for efficient race boat development.

Get the Most Out of NPE2024 With Map Your Show

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024 has partnered with Map Your Show to make it easy for you to plan your week.

Radome concept highlights composite aerostructures expertise

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Airbus Atlantic is displaying a carbon and quartz fiber radome, in addition to touching on its capabilities in design, development of aerospace structures, parts and equipment.

Comprehensive group portfolio targets holistic engineering, tooling and epoxy resins

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: The RAMPF Group is bringing together three of its divisions — RAMPF Composite Solutions, RAMPF Tooling Solutions, and RAMPF Group Inc. — delivering a variety of materials and services to the composites industry.

Diving Deeper: More Insights From a Rising Female Moldmaking Professional

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

You wanted more of Jane's story as a woman in moldmaking, so I went back to dig a little deeper with this 23-year-old mold designer and project manager at Accede Mold and Tool.
#workforcedevelopment

Verisurf Software Enables Efficient Translation of CAD/CAM Data

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Validate software is designed to ensure data integrity and enable users to perform metrology workflows in a seamless CAD environment while maintaining model-based digital continuity.

High-Output Drum Machine Boasts Fast Cooling, Color Change

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Graham Engineering’s new 40-lb accumulator press has adjustable-height extruder platform.

In the Zone: Materials Science

| Plastics Technology

The Materials Science Zone at NPE 2024 is the place to discover new innovations in materials science and regulatory compliance.
#regulations

Koyo Machinery Merges With JTEKT Machinery

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

This merger formally integrates Koyo into JTEKT Machinery’s operational infrastructure, which expands their capacity for customer service and support.

Murata Machinery USA celebra 50 años en Norteamérica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Murata Machinery USA (Muratec) celebra su 50 aniversario en Norteamérica. La empresa tiene previstas varias actividades a lo largo de 2024 para conmemorar el aniversario de oro de Muratec.

Kyocera SGS Through-Coolant End Mills Improve Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

H-Carb end mills feature a specialized core and flute design improve rigidity and chip flow while reducing deflection.

New, Streamlined Injection Molding Benchmarking Survey Opens

| Plastics Technology

The free, anonymous Top Shops Benchmarking Survey has been divided into core questions and modules, giving companies the option to complete a shorter questionnaire.

How Polymer Melts in Single-Screw Extruders

| Plastics Technology

Understanding how polymer melts in a single-screw extruder could help you optimize your screw design to eliminate defect-causing solid polymer fragments.  

Choosing Paint for Fast-Paced, Extra Slip, High Temp Applications

| Products Finishing

Many industrial applications require coatings that not only offer corrosion resistance and aesthetics, but provide additional attributes such as heat resistance and quick drying properties. This helpful clinic offers a few examples.