Coatings Tests Underway to Make Power Gen More Efficient

| Valve Magazine

Photo Credit: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Nenad Miljkovic, a professor of mechanical science and engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Grainger College of Engineering is the project lead on development of a new coating made with fluorinated diamond-like carbon (F-DLC) for steam condensers used in fossil fuel steam-cycle generation.

CAM Software Release Features Increase Throughput

| MoldMaking Technology

BobCAD-CAM highlights its CAM software, which offers moldmakers new and improved features such as CAM tree templates and a range of toolpath technologies.

TPI Composites manufactures structural composites for International SuperTruck II

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The program, co-funded by the DOE and Navistar, highlights improved fuel and freight efficiency and goals for hybridization for Class 8 trucks, further achieved by an all-composite cab, trailer box and aero package.

Lucideon, NCC partner to develop next-gen CMC solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This close collaboration will develop, analyze and evaluate advanced materials and applications to support the emerging demand for materials that can survive high-temperature, extreme and harsh environments.

Plastic Omnium plans $171 million hydrogen investment in Michigan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

French automaker subsidiary is looking at two U.S. sites for storage vessel production and validation that will support 40,000 vehicles/year by 2027.

Deployment of System Using Seawater to Capture and Store Carbon Dioxide

| Valve Magazine

Ebb Carbon is working with national labs, federal researchers and academia to further scientific understanding and demonstrate responsible deployment of marine carbine dioxide removal.

Teaching an Old(?) Dog New Tricks

| Gardner Web

You’re never too old to learn something new. Cara Decknadel, Digital Editor for MoldMaking Technology and CompositesWorld, writes about the importance of hobbies and challenging yourself.

Is Your Extrusion Line Due for a Controls Upgrade?

| Plastics Technology

Most processors understand the warning signs that indicate when it’s time to replace items subject to mechanical wear. But they don’t have the same instincts regarding machine control. Here’s some guidance.

Axalta Partners With Xaar to Provide Sustainable Digital Paint Technology

| Products Finishing

Technology can contribute up to a 40% reduction in CO2 for two-tone vehicle manufacturers.

Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.

México: hub de componentes para vehículos eléctricos en Norteamérica

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La regla que establece el T-MEC de incrementar el contenido regional a 64%, a partir del 2024, es vista como una oportunidad para atraer más inversiones al país.

Weiler Abrasives' Wheels Increase Grinding Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tiger 2.0 grinding wheels feature an advanced bond formulation that reduces uneven edge wear and chipping.

Parts and Programs: Setup for Success

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Tips for program and work setups that can simplify adjustments and troubleshooting.

Automotive TPVs Formulated with Scrap

| Plastics Technology

Latest addition to Teknor Apex Sarlink is offered with up to 40% post-industrial scrap. Can be extruded or molded.  

Paramount New Materials invierte 200 millones de dólares en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La planta iniciará operaciones en diciembre de 2024 y procesará piezas de aluminio como chasises, parachoques y otros componentes para la industria automotriz.

Study Gives High Marks to Dimensionic’s Density Determination Platform

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Dimensionics Density’s automated density determination solution receives high marks in Fraunhofer Institute’s independent study of additive manufacturing density determination technologies.

America Makes Offers Additive Manufacturing Research Grants Worth Nearly $12 Million

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

This project call for additive manufacturing research projects offers the largest funding opportunity launched by America Makes since its inception in 2012.

recoSTAR PET art, línea para reciclaje botella a botella de Starlinger

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Starlinger presentó en la pasada Feria K la máquina recoSTAR PET art, que permite ahorrar aproximadamente un 21 % en los costos de producción.  

Imagineering Finishing Technologies Recognized for Support of NASA's Artemis

| Products Finishing

IFT was recognized for its support of the Artemis I mission at an awards ceremony following the first successful launch.

Global Shop Solutions to Host ERP User Conferences

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company is hosting two separate events — one onsite and one virtual — that will focus on core ERP features and functionality, as well as advanced use cases.
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Hot Runner Cooling Design Lowers Energy Consumption, Maintenance

| MoldMaking Technology

Oerlikon HRSflow says the HRScool Evo’s design eliminates separate, active water cooling for the hot runner pin’s hydraulic cylinder, reducing energy consumption by up to 10%.

9T Labs to host Composites United Innovation Day event in Zürich

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites industry is invited to attend “Innovation through Collaboration” on Sept. 21, 2023, an in-person event showcasing various collaborative projects with an emphasis on sustainability.