Interlaminar tensile testing of composites: An update

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

New test method developments for measuring interlaminar tensile strength address difficulties associated with the ASTM D6415 curved beam flexure and ASTM D7291 flatwise tensile tests.

Micro-Milled Steel Plate Cuts Mold Build Times by 10-15%

| MoldMaking Technology

Steel 21 emphasizes its tighter tolerances, improved surface quality and speed of processing using the patented “21 Micro Milling” process.

SABIC LNP Thermocomp WF006V compound optimizes electronics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Debut of the glass fiber-reinforced grade has the potential to help improve LDS antenna performance, dielectric properties and aesthetics in consumer electronics, appliances.

Big Daishowa Cutting Tool Incentive Supports Training Programs

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

From October to December 2023, the company is donating a cutting tool certificate valued at 20% of every qualifying order to the buyer’s school of choice.

MGS Breaks Ground on New Innovation and Technology Center

| MoldMaking Technology

Additional 120,000-square-foot facility bolsters headquarters campus with additional collaboration and innovation spaces for product development, tooling development, automation, and part and process validation.

Fully recyclable composite mold incorporates Arkema Elium resin

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborative project with milling and tooling company Merritt Precision achieves sustainable fiberglass boat mold that meets manufacturing, recyclability needs.

CEAD grows large-scale 3D printing presence with new facility opening

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From garage startup to global 3D printing company, CEAD’s 3,000-square-meter facility, featuring Flexbot, extruders and more, opens up the potential for new R&D, partner collaborations and future company growth.

Airbus invests in hydrogen-electric company ZeroAvia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Latest financing round boosts plans to progress ZeroAvia engine certifications and Airbus ZEROe concept aircraft, with collaboration in LH2 storage, fuel cells and refueling operations.

Partners Improve Wheelchair Seats, Cushions Using 3D Printed Programmable Foam

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The 3D printed programmable foam is said to enhance orthopedic seats and cushions, offering improved comfort and reliability for users.

Diseño del tornillo de extrusión: impacto y predicciones

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Descubra cómo el diseño del tornillo de extrusión interactúa con el polímero y la presión del cabezal, y los desafíos en las predicciones de producción      

Caos Tecnología CNC presenta el sistema PDSD, de Kuen Lin

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 508A, Caos Tecnología CNC planea el lanzamiento del sistema PDSD – Pressing Die Status Detection, un producto de Kuen Lin.

Zeiss CMMs Streamline Measurement

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Westec 2023: The Zeiss Prismo CMM family delivers maximum accuracy at the highest measuring speed, while reducing the user’s carbon footprint.

Demonstration Environment Displays Software Capabilities

| Products Finishing

Steelhead Hatchery provides a deeper look into Steelhead software and how it can benefit them.

First 'Biomass Balance' Additives

| Plastics Technology

New products from BASF said to be drop-in replacements for its existing products, so processors do not need to requalify the new antioxidant or reformulate their products.

Considerations for Adding CMM Capabilities to Your Shop

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

CMMs may provide simple efficiency gains, but if you look deeper, the machine unlocks more complex work for your shop.

Hypertherm Associates Announces Virtual Trade Show

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Shop Talk Live will take place virtually on October 10 and 11, 2023. The event will include virtual hands-on workshops, cutting demonstrations of new techniques, live discussions and tips and tricks to streamline operations.

Advocacy Campaign Promotes Plastic Recycling and Recyclers

| Plastics Technology

Policymakers targeted with a message of recycling feasibility. 

Prices Bottom Out for Volume Resins?

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Flat-to-down trajectory underway for fourth quarter for commodity resins.  

Farsoon FS1521M Has 16 Lasers for Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon’s FS1521M metal 3D printing platform series offers advanced multilaser scanning strategies with optional modes for efficiency, quality or balanced performance for different manufacturing needs.

Mecanismos de fusión en extrusión de plásticos

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México

Entienda la importancia de la disipación viscosa en la fusión del polímero y cómo afecta la eficiencia de la operación de extrusión de plásticos.      

Nexam Chemical patenta método que aumenta el uso de PP reciclado

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Nexam Chemical consiguió esta patente para su tecnología de Reactive Recycling, que transforma el polipropileno reciclado, reduciendo la dependencia de plástico virgen y promoviendo una economía más circular.        

What Does Automation Look Like in Moldmaking?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

There are a variety of technologies and products that can help optimize and automate the manufacturing processes involved in moldmaking.