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Nikon Metrology Acquires Avonix Imaging
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The companies will further advance the development of new products, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries.
HP Automation Solutions Advance 3D Printing Path to Production
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
HP’s Jet Fusion automation solutions are designed to simplify workflows and reduce costs for high-volume 3D production. The company has also expanded its materials, HP Digital Production Suite and HP Digital Production Services for polymer and metal customers.
Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures
| CompositesWorld
ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.
Barbie ama el océano: muñecas hechas con plástico reciclado
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
A propósito del lanzamiento de la película de Barbie, que arrasa en taquilla, recordamos algunas de las iniciativas sustentables de Mattel en la fabricación de esta icónica muñeca, cuyos cuerpos están elaborados en un 90 % de piezas de plástico recicladas.
Mastercam 2024 Integrates Sandvik Coromant CoroPlus Tool Library
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The integrated library enables users to work faster when importing tool geometries and cutting data.
Tungaloy amplía la oferta de insertos para herramientas de roscado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Tungaloy incluye los insertos de roscado de perfil completo con los perfiles UN y UNJ en grado AH8015 de la serie TungThread.
Velo3D Founder on the 3 Biggest Challenges of 3D Printing Metal Parts
| Additive Manufacturing
Velo3D CEO and founder Benny Buller offers this perspective on cost, qualification and ease of development as they apply to the progress of AM adoption in the future.
Revised Green Guides Could Mitigate Supply Concerns in Recycled Materials Market
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
A conversation with Andrea Bassetti, plastics recycling analyst at ICIS, about the green guides and potential impacts on recycled resin pricing.
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When CNC G-Code Programming Is a Must
Derek Korn | Production Machining
In some cases, G-code programming is preferred over conversational programming, although they can be complementary processes.
BASF Opens Biodegradation and Microplastics Center of Excellence
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Located at BASF’s site in Wyandotte, Mich., the center will support customers seeking a broad range of biodegradable circular economy solutions.
MoldMaking Conference 2023: Education, Collaboration, Innovation, Discussion - Early Bird Discount Ends July 31st!
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The moldmaking community will gather on August 29-30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota for a two-day technical program co-located with the Molding Conference. Here is a sneak peek at the sessions.
Custom 3D Printed Parts Made From Bio-based Elastomers
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Erpro's custom part printing service will now offer Arkema's Pebax RNew elastomer.
Eve, Embraer unveil first eVTOL production location in Brazil
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Situated in the city of Taubaté in Brazil, the manufacturing facility is strategically placed to facilitate the development and sustainability of new production processes for Eve’s eVTOL ramp-up.
Specialty additives for composites enable conductivity properties
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Gallois SP2 Carbon is highlighting its specialty carbon fiber-based materials, graphite and reactive resins to achieve high-performance composite applications.
UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
Aluula features recycle-ready composites in wind sports application
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A patented fusion technology and proprietary X weave design enhance the light weight, strength and reliability of the Aeris and Aeris X materials, which make their first debut on Ocean Radio’s Glide AA-Series sports wing.
Wireless Strain Measurement Tracks Tie Bar Bending, Cavity Pressure
| Plastics Technology
Gefran says the QE2008-W wireless strain measurement system uses a sampling rate of up to 1000 measurements/sec to measure clamping force, bending and cavity pressure profile.
On the radar: Achieving thermal conductivity of composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Recent progress incorporating fillers into fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials have reported enhanced thermal properties, or better thermal management, guiding FRPs into new market opportunities.
PHASA-35 HAPS platform completes first stratospheric flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First flight of BAE Systems’ uncrewed aerial system demonstrates its potential for long endurance, high altitude and use in future communications applications.
5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Formnext Forum: Austin, a two-day event at the end of August focused on additive manufacturing for production, includes a conference exploring important ideas in AM related to supply chains, bridge production, enterprise transformation and more.
AESF Congratulates Certified Electroplater Finishers
| Products Finishing
AESF congratulates the recipients of the electroplater finisher certificates.
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Mold Components
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold components make the mold work and the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product. Key components include mold bases, pins, ejectors, lifters, bushings, guides and alignment devices.