CRP 3D printing composites optimize Formula SAE team’s racing performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Long-term CRP USA and UVic Formula Racing partnership has culminated in the development of versatile, durable carbon fiber-filled components that continue deliver on the track.

Wireless Electronic Depth Gages Accurately Measure Holes, Slots and Recesses

| MoldMaking Technology

W640JZ, W643JZ and W644JZ precision gage models by The L.S. Starrett Co. are easy to use and wireless for more convenient and rapid measurement taking.

IFW’s AFP installation enhances thermoplastic structure production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Commissioned AddComposites AFP manufacturing cells with humm3 flashlamps are located at IFW’s Stade and Garbsen facilities to expand R&D services.

Alberta Utilities Commission to Implement Pause on Approvals for New Renewable Electricity Generation

| Valve Magazine

The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) will hold an inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta.

Crane Engineering Awarded Distribution of ITT Engineered Valves in Five States

| Valve Magazine

Expanded partnership offers growing distribution for fluid technology solutions in the Midwest.

Global consortium to bring high-value LFAM to the U.K.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Evo One LFAM project will develop and commercialize a more supportive AM platform, which will include continuous fiber capabilities in the future, to increase accessibility for U.K. companies. 

Tips for Designing CNC Programs That Help Operators

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

The way a G-code program is formatted directly affects the productivity of the CNC people who use them. Design CNC programs that make CNC setup people and operators’ jobs easier.

Hasco Reveals Fakuma 2023 Plans

| Plastics Technology

Hasco will highlight new 3D-printed hot runner components, digital products, mold tracking, mold components and more at the show.

Braskem amplía su producción de biopolímeros en un 30 %

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La planta brasileña de etileno de base biológica de Braskem ahora está operando a una capacidad de 260 mil toneladas por año.

New Milestones for US Crude Oil Production Amid Sustained Global Demand

| Valve Magazine

US Energy Administration Expects production to surpass 12.9 million barrels per day and grow in 2024.

Let Go! Leverage Your Mindset, Elevate Yourself as a Leader, Drive Organizational Purpose

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

AMBA Conference 2023 motivates me (and moldmakers) to let go of traditional mindsets to move (the industry) forward. 

Automatización a la medida para la transformación de plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

Explore cómo la automatización personalizada puede transformar la eficiencia de la industria del plástico en México. Descubra casos prácticos en los que estas soluciones a la medida han resultado en ciclos de producción más cortos y en piezas de mayor calidad.

Hypertherm Associates añade un complemento CAD/CAM a Robotmaster

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hypertherm Associates ofrece un nuevo plugin de software de su marca Robotmaster, que convierte los datos CAD/CAM de Mastercam en un programa robótico.

Polyester Bottle Cap Announced

| Plastics Technology

Origin Materials announced its creation of an all-PET bottle cap to facilitate recycling.

EOS Adopts Materialise CO-AM Software Platform to Improve Internal Additive Manufacturing Efficiency

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The CO-AM platform is designed to enhance traceability and connectivity in the company’s internal additive manufacturing processes.

A Primer on Pressure Seal Valves

| Valve Magazine

High pressure, high-temperature applications require a safe, leak-free pressure-containing boundary.

Heating platens deliver precise, uniform compression molding temperature control

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Venango Machine features MultiZone heating platens with a control system included, capable of reducing mold surface temperature variation by almost 400% during the compression molding process.

Sector automotor y de manufacturas demandan espacio industrial en El Bajío

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Debido al nearshoring, se espera que empresas de manufactura ligera y de la industria automotriz demanden espacio industrial en la región de El Bajío.

Gardner Business Index - July 2023: 45.1

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

Following a relatively big drop in June, The Gardner Business Index (GBI) stayed the same in July, landing at 45.1 compared to June’s 45.0.   

Válvulas de no retorno en moldeo por inyección

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México

Explore la importancia de las válvulas de no retorno en el moldeo por inyección, sus distintas versiones y los retos que presentan en la industria.

Tungaloy-NTK PCD Grade Optimizes Dimensional Accuracy

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DX200 is an effective tool for machining application-specific components that demand high levels of material purity, such as metal medical implants and sputtering targets for semiconductor applications.

Stratasys, CollPlant Unite Technologies for Industrial-Scale Bioprinting of Tissues, Organs

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The joint development and commercialization agreement will initially focus on development of a bioprinting solution for CollPlant’s regenerative breast implants, addressing $2.6 billion market opportunity.