Emuge-Franken USA Partners With Okuma America

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Okuma’s Partners in Technology program is a collaborative network of more than 50 companies that provide distinctive technologies and services that augment Okuma CNC machines for metal cutting and manufacturing applications.

Inert mineral additive enhances composite resin systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Cimbar is featuring its product portfolio of mineral-based fillers including alumina trihydrate (ATH).

Consortium Aims to Bring High-Value 3D Printing to UK

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing experts aim to create accessible, large-format additive manufacturing technology that will make UK manufacturing more competitive and sustainable.

Smart Layer Software Automates Visual Monitoring for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Smart Layer software conducts a layer-by-layer analysis using computer vision algorithms and convolutional neural networks, then provides anomaly detection in real-time.

PPG Commits $5 Million to Environmental Sustainability Education

| Products Finishing

The investment focuses on empowering and educating the next generation and communities on sustainability.

Foam-Core Multilayer Blow Molding: How It’s Done

| Plastics Technology

Learn here how to take advantage of new lightweighting and recycle utilization opportunities in consumer packaging, thanks to a collaboration of leaders in microcellular foaming and multilayer head design.

Navy Improves Readiness of USS Bataan With 3D Printing Capability

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Crew of USS Bataan completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor in only five days using a permanently installed metal 3D printer, demonstrating the impact this technology can have on operational readiness.

Tendencias en tecnologías de granulados y sólidos a granel de Sesotec

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Desde detectores de objetos extraños hasta análisis de materiales, Dietmar Dieing, vicepresidente de ventas para de Sesotec, destaca el enfoque de la compañía para redefinir la producción circular en la industria del plástico.

Rust Converter Simplifies, Expedites Rust Removal

| Products Finishing

Water-based, low odor Ferrozinc is a rust conversion solution capable of converting rust in 30 minutes, according to HMG Paints and is available in 250 mL size.

Screw Plugs Advance Reliable Thread Sealing 

| MoldMaking Technology

New brass and stainless steel screw plugs from Hasco secure temperature control bore sealing in injection molds.

HAV Airlander project is approved for £7 million investment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

South Yorkshire leaders sanction support for HAV’s investment in facilities, talent and supply chains to progress production and bring its first composite Airlander 10 hybrid aircraft to the air by 2026.

BMComposites confirms second Linx 30 catamaran build

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New order adds to the reliability of the foil-assisted, beach landing, carbon fiber superyacht tender, with a 40-foot Linx model and an electric version in the works.

Researchers use graphene-based TENGs to provide energy sources for future smart devices

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A new study proves that using an advanced type of 3D graphene foam as an active layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can work as a reliable and cost-effective energy harvesting power source for autonomous sensors and electronics.

SPE ACCE 2023 presents fourth keynote

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dr. Ryan Hahnlen and Dr. Srikanth Pilla will be sharing their collaborative work on a cost-effective CFRTP door assembly, and what the application represents for lightweighting the automotive industry.

Dillon Workpiece Stops Reduce Setup Time

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The workpiece stops enable short parts to be set above the jaws, providing clearance.

PEM Announces New Leadership

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PEM president John Kapsner announces retirement. Kelly McCabe assumes role of company president, while Brad Leiferman steps into the position of Operations Manager. 

Leading Molding, Moldmaking Conferences Combine

| Plastics Technology

After successfully introducing a combined conference for moldmakers and injection molders in 2022, Plastics Technology and MoldMaking Technology are once again joining forces for a tooling/molding two-for-one.

SW North America to Host Open House & Technology Day

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The event — which coincides with the company’s 10-year anniversary — will take place at its North American headquarters in New Hudson, Michigan on Friday, August 25.

Magna expande sus operaciones en Querétaro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Magna invertirá 17 millones de dólares para la ampliación de sus instalaciones en el municipio de Corregidora, en Querétaro.

MMT Chats: Key Pain Points and Leverage Areas of Advanced Tooling

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Dr. Ahmed Arabi Hassen, R&D Staff Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, about advanced tooling research and development. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Bionbax: primera planta de bioplásticos en Latinoamérica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ubicada en Roldán, Argentina, Bionbax lidera la biotecnología con su primera planta de bioplásticos, con la cual apunta a satisfacer la demanda nacional y la exportación regional.

Centro de mecanizado vertical BVM5700, de DN Solutions

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 200, Intermaq exhibirá el centro de mecanizado vertical prémium BVM5700, de DN Solutions.