Integrated RFID Achieves Hot Half Hot Runner System Digitalization

| MoldMaking Technology

Newly ordered hot halves from Hasco are now equipped with RFID-chipped Mould Tags to enable reliable and direction access to all injection mold unit information.

Ballistic protection panels manufacturer relies on automation for high throughput, efficiency

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Maine-based CW Top Shops honoree Compotech Inc. recently doubled its manufacturing space and team to produce modular composite panels for defense applications via light resin transfer molding (LRTM).

Alro Steel Opens New Facility in Iowa

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Cedar Rapids location will enable Alro to provide customers throughout Iowa with cut-to-size metals and next-day delivery.

Consejos para optimizar el mecanizado del acero inoxidable

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop México

Explore técnicas avanzadas y estrategias de mecanizado para el acero inoxidable, incluyendo la selección de herramientas y el ajuste de los parámetros de corte.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining January 2024

Jan Schafer | Production Machining

Precision Machining activity contracted again in January, ending at a level unchanged relative to December.

VMC proporciona un mecanizado versátil de piezas complejas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo VC-Ez 20X, de Mazak, es un centro de mecanizado vertical que proporciona un procesamiento preciso y rentable de piezas complejas.

Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Automates Short Production Runs

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Rebel 80 Servo v3 is a specialized solution for automating short production runs at an economical price.

Composites, resins portfolio supports EV applications, sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Huntsman is sharing a new polyurethane- and epoxy-based composites portfolio aligned with the needs of the automotive sector.

Gardner Business Index - January 2024: 46.1

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up 1.8 points, the highest it has been in nine months. 

Two Companies in Metal Processing and Coating Services Announce Rebrand

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Metal Processing International and Oklahoma Custom Coating, two companies in the metal processing and coating services, have rebranded as ecoat.us, while maintaining same ownership.

MMT Chats: Simple Steps to Get Your Social Media Campaign Started

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Gail Now’s Chief Curiosity Officer Gail Robertson. We talk about the importance of using the curiosity tool to tell your stories as part of a marketing strategy that includes social media.   This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Dow anuncia la edición 2024 de los Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA)

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Dow invita a participar en los PIA 2024 que buscan destacar la innovación y experiencia del usuario, con foco en la sustentabilidad. Las inscripciones estarán abiertas hasta el 8 de marzo.

Modern Machine Shop México presenta el podcast Industry Trends

| Modern Machine Shop México

El podcast Industry Trends busca mostrar un panorama sobre el presente y futuro de la industria manufacturera en México y los sectores que la componen.

Moldmaking Activity Begins 2024 With Slowed Contraction

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

January index reading reflects February-March 2023 readings as it slinks toward a reading of 50. There are high hopes that it may continue on this path to sustained expansion for 2024.

Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #2 Institutional Trash Bags

| Plastics Technology

Editorial director Jim Callari continues his conversation with Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman, on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. Next on the countdown of the largest markets are industrial trash bags.

What Is Neighborhood 91?

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

With its first building completely occupied, the N91 campus is on its way to becoming an end-to-end ecosystem for production additive manufacturing. Updates from the Pittsburgh initiative. 
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Scott Bader opens £2 million laboratory in France

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

R&D facility will enable the chemicals company to develop more sustainable composite materials for its strategic markets and customers globally.

CAE Software Enhances In-Depth Simulation Capability

| MoldMaking Technology

Moldex 3D software enables advanced simulation capabilities, virtual prototyping, material characterization, cooling system optimization and collaborative features.

Industrial, high-performance equipment advances composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Modular, multi-stage ThermoPress double-belt presses, ScatterPro precision scattering and film casting with high-precision Venturi drying are key highlights at IPCO’s booth.  

BCN3D forms Supernova for VLM business growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An independent entity, Supernova will enhance materials development and hardware industrialization for the viscous lithography manufacturing process, which can take fillers or fiber reinforcement for elevated product development.

Thermoplastic tape friction tester completed at TPRC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delivered and implemented at Toray Advanced Composites, the setup seeks to eliminate defects during hot press forming thermoplastic tapes.

HyFiVE research gains insight into metal-composite joining

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HyFiVE project came to a close in 2023, providing new insight for adhesive-free joining of metal and fiber-reinforced technologies for maritime construction.