Asahi Kasei presents circular composite solutions for EV batteries

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Novel thermoplastic composite materials, a bio-based and biodegradable nanofiber and a technology that chemically recycles PA66 polymers enable more circular, lightweight and connective EVs.

High-temperature polyimide and CMC composite structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Composites Horizons LLC showcases capabilities in high-temperature composite structures and assemblies manufacturing, including polyimides and CMC.

Indexable Drill Offers Extended Application Range

| MoldMaking Technology

The Kennametal Drill Fix Pro is designed for extended tool life and smooth drilling at high metal removal rates, with outboard inserts that feature a wiper geometry for smoother surface finishes and larger coolant channels for high-volume flow.

Rock West Composites completes composites-intensive EOI Space telescope structure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delivery of mirror mountings and stress-free module support meets LEO constellation optical payload requirements within six-month design, analysis and fabrication schedule.

Formlabs Part Removal Mechanism Enables Lights-Out Production

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A build platform overcoming the need for manual part removal enables automated part handling, and therefore continuous production from one build cycle to the next.

Hot Runners: How to Maintain Heaters, Thermocouples, and Controls

| Plastics Technology

I conclude this three-part examination of real-world problems and solutions involving hot runners by focusing on heaters, thermocouples, and controls. Part 3 of 3.

Seco Tools Appoints VP of Sustainability, EHS

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Maria Blomqvist has been appointed to accelerate Seco’s agenda on circularity and create competitive alternatives with suppliers and customers.

VIDEO: Corebon Demos Induction Heating Systems at JEC World 2023

| CompositesWorld

Kenneth Frogner, Head of Research at Corebon, demos their different induction heating systems on the show floor at JEC World 2023.

High-Performance Primers Fight Corrosion

| Products Finishing

Interpon Redox high-performance primers from AkzoNobel offer high levels of corrosion protection.

VIDEO: CAD/CAM with the Moldmaker in Mind

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Ralph Picklo, Director of Sales for Cimatron at CAMBRIO, shares what it means when CAD/CAM is created with the mold builder in mind.

Oben Group acuerda adquisición de Terphane

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para expandir su presencia global en la industria de películas para empaques flexibles, Oben Group anunció un acuerdo para la adquisición de Terphane.              

Grob Mill-Turn Machining Center Provides Flexible Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The G550T mill-turn universal machining center offers optimized milling and turning performance for a broad range of part materials in one setup.

End-to-end solutions for increasing productivity

| CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Fives is displaying its end-to-end composite manufacturing solutions for attendees, including lamination, forming and inspection technologies.

Foxconn y el gobierno de Chihuahua anuncian alianza estratégica

| Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo de la asociación es impulsar la formación de talento, fomentar la tecnología y promover el desarrollo de energía sostenible en el estado.

Video Tech Brief: “Doubling Down” on B-Axis Capability in a Swiss-Type

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This Swiss-type lathe has two programmable B-axis units and the capacity for two individual thread whirling units.

Web tension controller handles composite process needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Montalvo is introducing the new Zeus Multi-Zone Web Tension Controller with up to eight customizable tension control zones and the GR series of core chucks.  

Aeris Energy establishes US wind turbine services division

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under Aeris Service, the Latin American wind blade manufacturer provides North American customers with various preventative and corrective maintenance services, taking advantage of increased turbine capacity.

BlueWind partners with Greener to strengthen sustainability profile

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Greener, a Brazilian company that promotes the trade of carbon credits, will consult and coordinate BlueWind’s inventory assessment and analyze how to further offset the composites manufacturer’s carbon footprint.

Servo-based pultrusion machines for composite profile production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Kent Pultrusion is displaying its turnkey ServoPul servo-driven pultrusion lines and secondary equipment for handling composite profiles.

9T Labs selected to supply composite connectors to Dufour eVTOL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Structural thermoplastic composite connectors will further lightweight the Aero2 tilt-wing aircraft.

Roughing End Mill Line Combats High Metal Removal Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

Kyocera SGS announces the expansion of the Z-Carb HPR five-flute end mill portfolio with more than 900 tools.

EMPHASIZING project investigates glass fiber upcycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.K. consortium aims is to develop a material from recycled glass fiber with mechanical properties superior to virgin glass but at a price point lower than carbon fiber.