Hennig Inc. Acquires Industrial Coolant Systems

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

ICS develops and field tests high-pressure coolant systems, coolant filtration systems and other machine tool solutions.

‘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.  

Energía, recursos y eficiencia: foco de la exhibición de Arburg en Fakuma

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arburg destaca en Fakuma 2023 tecnologías que apuntan a  la sostenibilidad, la digitalización y la automatización para la industria del plástico.      

Good Advice? Ask 5 Questions

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Even one new detail uncovered by good questions might alter the advice we would have offered in the first place.

Matting Agent Designed for Engineering Resin Automotive and Other Types of Components

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

CAI Performance Additives’ ST-B50T is effective in ABS, PC/ABS, PC/ASA and PC/PBT.  

Medical-Grade Antimicrobial Masterbatch

| Plastics Technology

Developed to protect plastic components in health care facilities against the proliferation of microorganisms.  

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. 

More Exciting Baby News!

| GROW

Please join me in congratulating Alfredo ...

Fakuma 2023: vitrina para las tendencias en la industria del plástico

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Descubra las últimas tendencias en eficiencia energética, sostenibilidad y aplicaciones basadas en inteligencia artificial que destaca Fakuma 2023.      

Kawasaki invertirá 200 millones de dólares en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

El gobierno de Nuevo León y la empresa Kawasaki formalizaron un convenio de inversión que llegaría al municipio de Salinas Victoria.

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.

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.

Evonik showcases chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK filament

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

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.

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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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.

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.  

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.

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.