Additive Manufacturing in Transportation: How It Moves Us

| Additive Manufacturing

Transportation is experiencing unprecedented pressure to move people and goods farther, faster, cheaper and more sustainably. The Barnes Global Advisors and Wabtec discuss the role that additive manufacturing is playing for rail transportation, and how 3D printed parts such as manifolds are qualified for this industry.
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Printable Thermoset Polyurethane

| Plastics Technology

Chromatic 3D Materials launched ChromaMotive D65, designed for additive manufacturing.

Pull-wound fiberglass composite 5G utility poles enable easier, faster installation

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

EasyStreet Systems is working with Exel Composites to develop and certify pull-wound fiberglass utility poles aimed at durable, lightweight poles for 5G small cell systems.

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.

Tips for Anticipating Hole Conditions

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

When measuring an ID with an indicating plug gage, it is OK to slow down to learn more about the hole being measured and explore for extraneous conditions.

SPE ACCE 2023 provides combination of presentations, exhibits, networking

| CompositesWorld

The event featured exhibits, speakers, an awards ceremony for scholarships and more.

CompoTech promotes automated filament winding machine options

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Custom-built, turnkey automated winding and filament placement equipment create new possibilities for manufacturers to cost-effectively produce high-strength structural carbon fiber components.

Pressure Tester Determines Water Leaks in Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Portable and easy to use, the Mouldpro Pressure Tester device from Globeius is designed to detect water leakage within a mold’s cooling circuits.

Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.

Additive Manufacturing's Evolving Role at Fathom Now Emphasizing Bridge Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Bridge production is currently the biggest opportunity for additive manufacturing, says Fathom Manufacturing co-founder Rich Stump. How this service provider leverages AM while finding balance with other production capabilities.

Central Controller, Energy-Efficient Pump for Conveying

| Plastics Technology

Wittmann debuts new control system and pump at Fakuma.

Caron Engineering Software conecta los entornos de mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

MiConnect, la nueva solución de software de Caron Engineering, está diseñada para simplificar la programación de aplicaciones de manufactura personalizadas.

Innovación en etiquetado en molde con polipropileno renovable de Sabic

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sabic se asoció con especialistas en etiquetado en el molde para demostrar el uso de resinas de PP renovables certificadas en envases de pared delgada.      

Sesotec presenta tecnologías y servicios inteligentes en Fakuma

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Fakuma| Sesotec presenta PRE-SORT VCM, plataforma que combina su sistema Varisort Compact, con desempolvado y transporte de material en una solo lugar.      

Improved Waste Stream Processing is a Pathway to Savings and Compliance

| Production Machining

In metalworking, addressing two specific aspects of waste stream management — wastewater and spent cutting fluids — can help companies not only meet environmental compliance, but also reduce expenses.

Tyrolit adquiere Acme Abrasives

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Tyrolit tiene previsto integrar las ruedas de rectificado Acme en su portafolio de soluciones abrasivas especiales para clientes industriales.

Video: STEP 3D Printing at Fathom Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Fathom Manufacturing's Fremont Technology Center now houses the first STEP 3D printer in commercial use. This video looks at how the platform works and use cases that the contract manufacturer is identifying. 

Recycled Plastic Applied In Composite Railroad Ties

| Plastics Technology

Granite Peak Plastics announced the launch of Triton Ties, an alternative to wooden ties.

RJG Announces 2023 Qualified Trainer of the Year

| MoldMaking Technology

Craig Potthast of Central Community College is recognized for his dedication to a molding education.

Demgy acquires thermoplastic components supplier E.I.S. Aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The combined company is renamed under Demgy E.I.S. GmbH, and targets the manufacture of plastics, high-performance polymers and composites for the aerospace industry.

EHang obtains EH216-S eVTOL type certification from CAAC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extensive laboratory, ground and flight testing qualifies the eVTOL aircraft under CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements.

Portable Low-Heat, Non-Arcing Resistance Welder for Mold Repair

| MoldMaking Technology

Rocklin’s user-friendly MoldMender Micro Welder delivers simple and cost-effective localized repair in-house with precision and versatility, enhancing mold and die durability and reducing disassembly and downtime.