Fast-Response Hot Runner Controller
| Plastics Technology
MCS hot runner control systems from PCS company are designed to optimize performance, communication and control.
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.
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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Bollegraaf and Greyparrot Team Up in AI Vision Deal
| Plastics Technology
Recycling facilities builder Bollegraaf invests in AI vision technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Steps for Determining Better Mold Prices
| MoldMaking Technology
Improving your mold pricing requires a deeper understanding of your business.
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.
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?
More on 3D Printed Ducts: Optimizing for Airflow
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Once air ducts transition to AM, the next step is using the physics of airflow to optimize the design.
Hexagon Purus announces contract with New Flyer, results for Q4 2023
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Supply of Type 4 composite H2 storage tanks for North American bus market extended, 2023 revenue up 37% due to H2 infrastructure solutions, heavy-duty truck, bus and aerospace, with 50% revenue increase expected in 2024.
Updated Catalog Gives Comprehensive Look at Cutting Tool Solutions
| MoldMaking Technology
OSG USA has released the latest edition of the Tooling Solutions Product Catalog in print and in digital versions with 60 new list numbers and improved digital usability.
SGL Carbon offers customizable, prefabricated composite textile stacks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SGL aims to eliminate the work involved from material roll to stack for customers entirely, cost-effectively pre-cutting and assembling Sigratex stack packages to application specifications, saving time, cost and waste.
ASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.