Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.

Slide Unit Range Supports Damage-Free Demolding

| MoldMaking Technology

Flexible demolding of complex injection-molded parts with a variety of mounting options are made possible with the Hasco Z18140 slide range.

PRF Composite Materials launches Reepreg composite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The new sustainable prepreg material is made using recycled carbon fiber prepreg waste, is drapeable and can be easily handled. 

Orbital Composites installs robotic AM system at University of Rhode Island

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The 12-axis Orbital S system designed to print continuous fiber-reinforced parts will be used to advance research in composites for underwater unmanned vehicles.

Aciturri joins r-LightBioCom project for bio-based HPC advancement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A catalog of novel, sustainable composites, including bio-resins, biomass-derived nanofillers and additives, fiber-based textiles and corresponding technologies, will be developed during this three-year EU project.

on VW's van, Honda's zero carbon plan, a Rolls headliner, & OEM EV effort comparos

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

VW brings the ID. Buzz to Surf City (literally). . .Honda is working to become completely carbon neutral (which means more than EVs). . .Rolls brings additional astronomy to its headliners (starry, starry night). . .how an environmental org ranks OEMs on their EV efforts. . .vacationing with Henry Ford. . .

What Is the Role of Sintering in Binder Jetting? (Video)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

And how strong are green parts prior to sintering? Filmed at HP, here is a look at sintering, including the shrinkage from green to sintered binder jet parts.

System Offers 'Lights Out' Mold-Channel Cleaning & Diagnostics

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

New system automatically cleans mold-cooling lines—including conformal channels—removing rust and calcium, among other deposits, while simultaneously testing for leaks, measuring flow rate and applying rust inhibitor.

Schuler México lanza licenciatura en Ingeniería Mecánica Industrial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El fabricante alemán de prensas, en colaboración con la Universidad Ibero, en Puebla, México, ofrece la carrera de “Ingeniería Mecánica Industrial” con el sistema teutón de educación dual: fases teórica y práctica.

Manufactura impulsa la generación de empleo en Nuevo León

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

CAINTRA afirma que los subsectores de “Fabricación de equipo de transporte, metálica básica y fabricación de equipo electrónico” aportaron 58% de los empleos manufactureros.

Walter Drilling Inserts Provide Extended Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The P6006 indexable inserts are said to be ideal for holemaking without a pilot drill up to 10×Dc.

Adding Additive Manufacturing to a CNC Machine Shop

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

With many types of metal and polymer 3D printing methods available, it might be difficult to identify the type that could be best implemented in your shop. Here is a rundown of these 3D printing processes along with how each can be used together effectively in a CNC machine shop.

Matte Finish for PET and rPET Molding and Extrusion Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Ampacet’s new Modern Matte masterbatches are designed for mono, multilayer extrusion and in standard as well as heavy-wall molding applications.

How to Address the Mold Engineering Skills Gap

| MoldMaking Technology

Four ways to equip mold engineers with the necessary knowledge to tackle the skilled workforce crisis.
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La suite CAD/CAM actualizada de Open Mind mejora la programación NC

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El paquete de software CAD/CAM HyperMill 2023 de Open Mind Technologies ofrece a los usuarios funciones nuevas y mejoradas para programación NC.

CNC Rotary Transfer Machine Offers AI-Learning, Chipbreaking

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Hydromat’s Force CNC Rotary Transfer Machine comes equipped with Force 50/150 tool spindle units, which are FANUC-controlled and offer advanced technology for AI-learning and chipbreaking functions.

Architectural Mesh Made from Covestro’s Bioattributed PC

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Kaynemaile’s new RE8 Architectural Mesh will deliver an ISCC Plus certified sustainable share of up to 88% of its architectural product.

Perspectiva del reciclaje en México y Latinoamérica en PRLATAM

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Desafíos, casos de éxito y una reflexión sobre el papel del reciclaje en la economía circular fueron algunos de los temas abordados en Plastics Recycling LATAM.

YCM Technology Offers Extended Warranty for Machining Centers

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The CF/CX Series C-frame machines and RF/RX ram-type machines now include a three-year warranty.

YCM Alliance Opens Michigan Technical Center

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The facility is designed to showcase complementary machining solutions available through the YCM Alliance for die/mold machining, general parts machining and ultra-high-speed machining.

Siemens Gamesa signs largest offshore wind project in Poland

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The secured contract will see the delivery of 107 wind turbines with 14-MW capacity for the 1.5-GW deal.

New Alignment Options Machined From Parting Line

| MoldMaking Technology

Progressive’s expanded Z-Series Alignment Lock options provide precision alignment of mold halves to protect shut-offs and to ensure parting line match.