Dura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

| CompositesWorld

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

Degreaser Tackles Tough Industrial Cleaning Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Liquid ProClean Degreaser by Madison Chemical is well-suited for cleaning machinery and equipment, as well as molds, completely removing any oil or grease.

CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.

Composites-intensive UltraFan aeroengine achieves full power milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rolls-Royce full power engine test with sustainable fuel set to deliver efficiency improvements in aviation for future narrowbody and widebody aircraft.

Grupo Hi-Tec destaca la máquina inyectora Yizumi PAC 250 en Plastimagen

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la máquina de inyección de plástico Yizumi PAC 250, con ciclos rápidos y versatilidad en inyección de PET para aplicaciones industriales de pared delgada.      

5 Steps to Get Started With Digitalization

| MoldMaking Technology

Knowledge, a strong partner, an internal champion and an active regular participation in highly visible data will help smaller mold shops with digitalization.

EOS Names Advanced Manufacturing Solutions its Northwest Distribution Partner

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Solutions will carry the full line of EOS polymer and metal 3D printers.

Combining Functions With User-Defined G & M Codes

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

CNC programmers gain flexibility when using custom macros to define G and M codes themselves.

Zenith Tecnica Manufactures 3D Printed Hardware for NASA Psyche Mission

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The node components designed by Maxar Space Systems were well suited to the advantages of EBM AM due to their complex geometries.

American Precision Museum Celebrates New Vision and Expansion

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The American Precision Museum plans to work with industry collaborators to create new maker and education programs directly connected to manufacturing technologies and careers.

Jabil inaugura su tercera planta en la ciudad de Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo de las nuevas instalaciones de Jabil es apoyar a clientes de los sectores de energía, automotor y transporte, entre otros.

Big Daishowa Enhances Boring Tools With Vibration Damping

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Smart Damper technology shortens the distance from the damping mechanism to the cutting edge, which is the source of vibration.

ATI Tool Changer Enables Reliable Exchange of Robotic Tooling

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MC-50 provides a solution for quickly changing robotic end-of-arm tooling by hand.

Small-Footprint SLS Machine Can Operate in Where Space is Tight

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

A new Powder Recycling Station (PRS) is an optional accessory available in 2024 which works in tandem with the printer to automatically recycle unused powder currently in the system and mix it with fresh material.

E-Beam Expands Ohio Facility

| Plastics Technology

Adds 52,000 square feet to Lebanon plant.

The Importance of Barrel Heat and Melt Temperature

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

Barrel temperature may impact melting in the case of very small extruders running very slowly. Otherwise, melting is mainly the result of shear heating of the polymer.

Plastics Europe lanza hoja de ruta para transición a plásticos circulares

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Descubra los objetivos detallados, las predicciones sobre la sustitución de plásticos fósiles y las recomendaciones para la cadena de valor que Plastics Europe recomienda en esta hoja de ruta.      

Walter Launches Metalworking Automation Service

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Walter has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft a turnkey automatization process.

Thermoplastic composite, tube-shaped preforms for large-volume manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Starting with the sporting goods and bicycle market, French startup 3DiTex targets its continuous preforming system for thermoformable, thermoplastic composite tubes in complex geometries.

UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Holds Third Round of Plastics Treaty Negotiations

| Plastics Technology

Over 1,900 delegates met in Nairobi to discuss treaty provisions aimed at the reduction of plastic pollution.

Mold Maintenance Training Courses Teach Mold Management, Upkeep

| MoldMaking Technology

Five comprehensive courses are available through Beaumont’s AIM Institute, which is also creating a new Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence in 2024 for additional education and training opportunities.