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Grocery Chain Will Transition to PEF for Store Brand Packaging
| Plastics Technology
Polyethylene furanoate fruit juice bottles will be the first application.
Coatmaster Expands Its Reach With Coatmaster Europe
| Products Finishing
Coatmaster has established Coatmaster Europe in Gottmadingen, Germany.
Single Stage Topcoat Delivers Consistent, Colorful Finishes
| Products Finishing
The 858 Series Skyscapes from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings comes in multiple gloss levels.
The AES Monthly Review: Volume 1, Number 1 (June 1914) Back to the Beginning
| Products Finishing
The American Electroplaters’ Society with Introduction by James H. Lindsay, NASF Technical Editor, Fenton, Michigan, USA.
Examining Metallic Fastener Finishes: Performance Factors and Future Trends
| Products Finishing
A paper* based on a presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2023 (Cleveland, Ohio)
Mechnano, Bomar introduces E35B+ masterbatch with increased CNT concentration
| CompositesWorld
Using Mechnano’s D’Func process, the new masterbatch of ogolimers enables 3D printing resin development with improved mechanical and nano-uniform electrical performance.
CompositesWorld launches new website design
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Explore this more ergonomic and visual layout, with easier navigational tools to access specific end markets, industry topics, recent content and more.
Global aerospace manufacture uses sensXPERT to shorten cycle times, meet increased rate and reduce waste
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Using minimal sensors and one edge device, data from 20 production cycles was used to train machine learning models, accurately predicting outcomes in ≤50 minutes by forecasting when target degree of cure is reached.
Milling Cutter Handles High-Precision Moldmaking Requirements
| MoldMaking Technology
Guhring offers industry the G-Mold µ line of cutters, which can withstand the challenge of machining mold materials with a high degree of flexibility and precision.
Lilium Jet advances with DOA award from EASA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Design Organization Approval makes Lilium qualified to design and hold a type certificate for aircraft developed according to the EASA’s SC-VTOL safety objective rules.
Composite gift ideas for the holidays
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Gift your boss, coworker, employees, family members or even yourself this holiday season with one of these 20 composites-related ideas.
Electra completes hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The two-seat EL-2 Goldfinch is a blown-lift aircraft filling the gap for air travel routes between 50-500 miles. Certification and entry into service is targeted for 2028.
Aurora Flight Sciences to design high-speed, vertical lift X-plane
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Program leverages more than 30 years of investment in novel VTOL and blended wing body platforms, targets first demonstrator flights within 42 months.
Six Years in the Waiting, PLASTICS Igniting a ‘Spark’ at NPE
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New features of NPE2024 aim to “bring the whole plastics ecosystem together to innovate, collaborate and share findings.”
Emuge-Franken End Mill Wins ANCA's Tool of the Year Award
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Emuge-Franken received the award for its specialized tool based on the new Cera-Cut end mill design.
Random Thoughts on Manufacturing, Innovation, What We Appreciate, and More
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Here are several mini-columns merged into one. Take these thoughts all at once or in small doses.
Beckhoff Automation Software Simplifies Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The TwinCAT 3 CNC cycle package supports a variety of different drilling strategies, ranging from simple centering and deep-hole drilling to tapping, helical and thread milling.
NADCAP Shop Digitizes to Eliminate Paper Trail
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Customizable ERP software has transformed a 27-year-old manual metal finishing job shop into a state-of-the-art paperless company with full digital traceability in about 10 months.
Arburg Develops High-Temperature Version of Freeformer 750-3X for Polymer 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The machine is well suited for the manufacture of geometrically intricate polymer parts that require high-temperature production.
Reconnecting with the composites industry
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW reflects on this year’s CAMX, the current state of the composites industry and looks ahead to 2024.
A German Machine Tool Builder’s “Second Push” Into the U.S. Market
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Spinner recently has taken strides to boost its presence, service and support in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico for its multifunction CNC lathes and milling machines.
Kennametal Partners With American Precision Museum
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The American Precision Museum will showcase Kennametal tools in its makerspace, where visitors can explore and learn about different machining solutions.