Lyndex-Nikken Presetter Optimizes Spindle Uptime

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The E346V+ presetter enables the measurement of tools for both mills and lathes to be done offline.

‘Breakthough’ Nucleating Agent for Range of PP Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

CAI  Performance Additives’ new ST-NAP32 nucleator boosts PP performance for improved lithium battery separators, injection-molded products and PP-R pipe.  

Flexible Bellows Made Through Metal 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #64

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Can laser powder bed fusion create metal parts with controlled flexibility? We explore an example in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Noncrosslinking TPEs for Cold, Warm, Hot Water

| Plastics Technology

Thermolast DW compounds are aimed at seals and sanitary components that come in contact with hot water.  

Engel Shifts Customer Portal Into a Production Portal, Adds Moldex3D to Simulation Offering

| Plastics Technology

The injection molding machine supplier is utilizing software company TIG, acquired in 2016, to reimagine its e-connect portal and has added Moldex3D to its sim link offering.

More Exciting Baby News!

| GROW

Please join me in congratulating Alfredo ...

Video Tech Brief: Live-Tool, Y-Axis CNC Lathe with a Compact Footprint

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This small footprint, big-bore lathe offers a generous work envelope. The addition of Y-axis and live tooling enables milling, drilling and tapping for increased machine capabilities.

Software de Cimatron aumenta la productividad en el desarrollo de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La versión 2024 de Cimatron simplifica y automatiza tareas de los diseñadores de moldes para una mayor productividad y más opciones para la conexión digital.

VIDEO: What You Need to Know about the R&D Tax Credit Today

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A team member from Strike Tax Advisory reviews the tax changes that are impacting the R&D credits for mold builders.
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Recycled carbon veil designed to close carbon fiber lifecycle loop

| CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Technical Fibre Products’ new nonwoven veil can be reused in composites, effectively closing the loop and providing a viable route for the recycling of fibers.

CTC commissions Carbon Axis XCell machine for LaiLa project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The XCell AFP machine is being used to investigate innovative fiber deposition concepts and improve lightweight production via Industry 4.0.

More on Testing a 3D Printed Metal Bellows: The Cool Parts Show All Access

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Günter Kappler, designer of the metal bellows in episode 64, describes the extent of the testing that has gone into validating the performance of these 3D printed parts.

Pivotal announces scalable production eVTOL vehicle Helix

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under its new corporate identity, the California company’s will begin accepting orders for its composite light eVTOL aircraft in 2024.

Trelleborg launches Orkot C620 high-load composite bearings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-strength, low-friction composite is capable of withstanding high loads and stresses over a long service life, targeting demanding applications in all sectors.

Which Gate Valve is Best for Today's Waterworks Systems?

| Valve Magazine

A historical perspective may provide the answer.

ModuleWorks, Cetim partner to simplify cost estimations for manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Capable of supporting composite materials, integration of Self-Drive CAM with TechniQuote software speeds up, enhances accuracy of toolpath-based cost estimation for machining operations.

Intelligent Mold Cleaners Support Proper Mold Maintenance

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS is now distributing the CoolingCare Systems from Fado Group, an end-to-end solution with intelligent tutorial, cleaning and maintenance functions.

Interim CEO of Velan Appointed

| Valve Magazine

Bruno Carbonaro resigns as president/CEO and Jim Mannebach named interim CEO; Rishi Sharma promoted to CFAO.

Omni Tanker, SOMAC CRC partner to improve Australian composites manufacturing

| CompositesWorld

Partnership to create a digital twin of Omni Tanker’s pilot production plant to transform operational and strategic composites manufacturing performance.  

Five Tools to Improve Your Webinar Audience Engagement

| Gardner Web

Learn how to boost engagement in your webinars to keep your audience tuned in and connected to your message. Abby Hull, director of digital products, reviews five tools you can use today in your broadcasts.

GBI: Moldmaking Undertakes Slightly Slowing Contraction

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

While most component activities remained unchanged in September, employment and supplier deliveries indicate a brief let-up from the contraction trend.

Single vs. Twin-Screw Extruders: Why Mixing is Different

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

There have been many attempts to provide twin-screw-like mixing in singles, but except at very limited outputs none have been adequate. The odds of future success are long due to the inherent differences in the equipment types.