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.