Walter AG Partners With Heller to Integrate Machining Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The two companies aim to test, optimize and market their products through the joint development of sustainable machining processes.

Next-Gen Horse Trailers to Be Built With Robotic 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.

Bioplastic Manufacturing Company PlantSwitch Completes Early Growth Funding Round

| Plastics Technology

Nextpoint announced a $2 million investment, part of a $7.7 million raise for PlantSwitch, which uses agricultural waste to manufacture plastic.

Sistema de tallado de engranajes GMTA presenta un diseño modular

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

German Machine Tools of America presenta la plataforma de máquina modular Profilator 300-V, la cual está equipada con uno o dos husillos portapiezas en un diseño compacto.

Welding is not bonding

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.

Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.

Oerlikon HRSflow: soluciones para multicavidades y pared delgada

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastimagen 2023, Oerlikon HRSflow destacó sus soluciones de colada caliente que aumentan la flexibilidad y la sustentabilidad en el moldeo por inyección.            

Plastimagen 2023: Marea Azul transformó residuos plásticos en esperanza

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las 10.156 toneladas de residuos plásticos recuperados durante Plastimagen 2023 fueron el insumo para producir 5,200 cubetas, 5,000 vasos y 4,000 platos, así como canjear 200 despensas que fueron entregadas a la comunidad de Acapulco, afectada tras el paso del huracán Otis.      

Mold Design Tricks, Additive Manufacturing Treats & More: MMT's Top-Viewed Articles in October

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

October held some tricks but mostly treats for MoldMaking Technology’s audience.

Lab Extruder Easy to Operate, Performs Better

| Plastics Technology

Relaunched machine offers higher efficiency, shorter delivery times and increased cost effectiveness.

Finsa presenta el Índice de Desarrollo Industrial

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Se trata de una herramienta de monitoreo ante el impacto del nearshoring en México. Nuevo León, Chihuahua y Coahuila los más preparados para aprovechar la oportunidad.

STATS Group Continues to Build Portfolio in Australia and Asia Pacific

| Valve Magazine

Photo Credit: STATS A number of completed landmark projects, greater market recognition and a long-standing policy of localization, has strengthened STATS Group’s (STATS) presence in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific hydrocarbon sector.

Composite Zen50 catamaran earns Gussies 2023 distinction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical support and materials from MEL Composites enhances the lightweight, zero-emission capabilities of Zen Yacht’s 15.7-meter boat.

Flowserve Launches New Limitorque QX Series B Quarter-Turn Smart Electric Actuator

| Valve Magazine

New actuator streamlines user experience and accelerates commissioning.

Element, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.

Dow to Invest in World's First Net-Zero Integrated Ethylene Cracker in Alberta

| Valve Magazine

Brownfield investment in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, will be the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene and derivatives complex.

Indexable Inserts, Toolholders Perform Heavy-Duty, Wide Profile Grooving

| MoldMaking Technology

The Tungaloy TungHeavyGroove’s enhanced insert clamping and reinforced toolholder designs achieve efficient grooving performance.

CarbonScreen startup to develop monitoring method that doubles carbon fiber production speed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CarbonScreen technology will make it possible to control complex carbon fiber production through sensor monitoring, potentially increasing speeds to 30 m/min, enhancing turnover and making carbon fiber more available to other markets.

CompositesWorld, ITHEC partner for 2024 event

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Leading thermoplastic composites event prepares for seventh conference featuring latest developments, leading players and panel discussion on energy transition hosted by CW.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group launches 3D printing FGF engineering challenge

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The open AM innovation program welcomes all interested parties who would like to make use of the potential of 3D printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies.

Bio-Based Alternative to Traditional Rust Preventive Oils

| Products Finishing

EcoLine 3690 from Cortec is a bio-based alternative for rust prevention, containing 72% USDA certified biobased content.

Measuring Strain — Not Pressure — for Precision Injection Molding

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

A contact-free sensor measures the strain the melt imparts on the mold wall and promises precise, reproducible measurements with lower maintenance, longer service life and blemish-free parts.