Software Environment Provides “CAD for CAM” Functionalities for Programmers
| MoldMaking Technology
Two CAD function formats have been integrated into the hyperMILL environment to lessen the impact for users working in CAD or CAM.
Zeda AM Production Plant in Ohio Now Open — Thoughts on the New Facility
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
73,000-square-foot metal powder bed fusion plant includes extensive machining capability plus separate operational models for serving medical versus other businesses.
Biobased Additives Compatible with Range of Commodity Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
UBQ Materials has added sustainable additives compatible with a all commodity thermoplastics and PLA.
Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #4 Sheet & Tubing
| 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 for polyethylene film extrusion is sheet and tubing.
Arterex Acquires Micromold
| Plastics Technology
The medical device contract manufacturing company with eight facilities globally has purchased the Riverside, California-based micromolder.
Sistema de torneado suizo Tungaloy-NTK proporciona alta repetibilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
ModuMiniTurn proporciona una excepcional precisión de repetición del punto de corte al cambiar los cabezales modulares por los insertos nuevos.
CIQA cumple 25 años investigando polímeros luminiscentes
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Descubra las innovadoras aplicaciones de polímeros luminiscentes tras 25 años de investigación en el Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA).
The Ins and Outs of Inserts
| Production Machining
Understanding how inserts are made provides valuable insight into how their performance can be optimized.
High-Temperature-Resistant Plastic Targets Electric Vehicle Applications
| Plastics Technology
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies says its injection-moldable thermoplastic withstood an applied flame with a temperature of 1,200°C for more than 25 minutes.
Changes coming to how you access CW content
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld has started asking new readers to share their contact information to access premium editorial content.
Misión PET: reciclaje avanzado con alta tecnología de clasificación
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Mission PET y Sesotec colaboran para lograr una capacidad anual de 14,000 toneladas métricas de pellets de rPET, promoviendo la economía circular.
Hypertherm Associates Appoints New President, COO
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Aaron Brandt has taken on the position of president and chief operating officer, and the company plans for him to succeed current CEO Ryan Smith at the end of the year.
Mahle invierte 1,200 millones de pesos en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa Mahle realizó la inauguración de su planta 3 en el municipio de Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila.
Five Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting
| MoldMaking Technology
Streamline mold troubleshooting, boost ROI, and expedite product launches. Seth Hale, Mold Designer at Westminster Tool, shares five crucial steps integrated into their design process.
Companies Partner to Develop Sustainable Coil Coatings
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Beckers has joined forces with ArcelorMittal to develop the first commercial paint formulations for electron-beam curing for the coil coating industry.
Ohoskin, ReCarbon collaborate for aesthetic, bio-based composite
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Novel material to combine Ohoskin’s leather alternative made from orange and cactus byproducts with ReCarbon’s recycled carbon fiber.
MEHAIR places order for 20 ZeroAvia ZA600 engines
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Regional operator targets retrofit of Cessna Caravan platform to drive hydrogen-electric flight across the Indian subcontinent, adds to 2,000+ secured preorders.
Kordsa to work with Bpreg to expand biocomposite capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Kordsa concludes significant investment aimed at further enhancing its expertise in composites technologies, including development and distribution of more sustainable fiber options to customers.
Evonik launches Visiomer Hema-P 100
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Free of methyl methacrylate, the monomer is flame-retardant, promotes adhesion for polar substrates and increases corrosion resistance.
Optimized Five-Axis Machining Operations Guided by Moldmaking-Focused CAD/CAM Software
| MoldMaking Technology
Integration of CGS North America’s CAM-Tool software helps elevate accuracy, surface finish quality and overall efficiency in mold and die production.
Lignin reinforcement enhances PLA biopolymer functionality
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Intensive development work between Synergy Horizon Poland and KraussMaffei has resulted in development of bio-based PLA using 30% hydrolized lignin during extrusion processes.
Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts
Stephanie Hendrixson | Products Finishing
Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.