Topas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Recognized for Recyclability with PE Film

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Polyplastics’ COC has earned broader recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).

Finishing High Reliability, Function Critical Parts

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From safety critical automotive and aerospace components to lifesaving medical micro-components and implantable devices, Indiana-based Electro-Spec finishes applications that require zero failure rates. 
#electronics

Actualícese sobre manufactura aditiva y sus tendencias en FITMA 2023

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca el programa de conferencias sobre manufactura aditiva que se desarrollará en el marco de FITMA 2023 y que abarca principios, aplicaciones y evaluación de calidad de esta tecnología en la industria.

Dan Janka, de Mazak, nombrado nuevamente presidente de AMT

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Dan Janka, presidente de Mazak Corporation, ha aceptado una vez más el cargo de presidente de la junta directiva de The Association of Manufacturing Technology – AMT.

Ceratizit's Control System Increases Process Security

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2023: The ToolScope monitoring and control system can reduce cycle times up to 15% and, with wear monitoring, optimize tool life and provide additional tool reserve usage up to 30%.

Omega TMM Celebrates 75 Years in Business

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s technology includes EVO and Solis presetters, Matrix 4.0 data transfer system and the recently-launched Optik tool measuring software.

Serie T de Ibarmia: Centros de mecanizado universales de cinco ejes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Ibarmia (stand 2230) mostrará la serie T, que incluye centros de mecanizado universales de cinco ejes con diámetros de torneado de hasta Ø 3,600 mm y opciones variadas de personalización.

CompositeWorld's top ten articles from our "Focus on Design" column

Cara Ready | CompositesWorld

CW’s Focus on Design assists our readers in staying up to date on the latest trends and innovations in composite materials and design. Take a look at the top ten most read articles from our popular column. 

United Performance Metals Is the One-Stop Build Plate Shop for Production AM

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

United Performance Metals (UPM) started producing build plates for metal 3D printing in 2019. Now, the company offers full refurbishment and inventory management for this critical additive supply — with more to come.

Fundamentos del color en el moldeo por inyección de plásticos

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology México

Conozca las interacciones químicas en el color del polímero y cómo afectan la calidad y estabilidad del material durante el proceso de moldeo.

VIDEO: Maintaining a Customer-Centric Culture

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components President Glenn Starkey talks about the importance of the customer and culture when developing technology solutions for the moldmaking industry.

NCC creates concept design tool for composite H2 cryogenic tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Design tool progresses cryogenic hydrogen tank design for a given set of parameters, further demonstrated through three tank design options.

Mechnano trademarks CNT dispersion process for AM materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

D’Func dispersions eliminate clumped and roped CNTs, leading to increased electrical and mechanical performance in 3D-printed parts.

Gazelle Wind Power unveils third-generation floating offshore wind platform 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

On top of reducing cost and taking advantage of pre-existing infrastructure, the enhanced, modular design incorporates a dynamic mooring system and geometry that minimizes environmental impact.

One-Shot Multipurpose Drills Extend Holemaking Proficiency

| MoldMaking Technology

Developed with job shops in mind, Emuge-Franken’s full line of 3XD and 5XD high-quality solid carbide MultiDRILLs feature increase penetration rates,  tight tolerance hole sizes and excellent hole finishes.  

Spur offers Hardex structural foam core as alternative to low-weight cores in sandwich composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Recyclable, closed-cell XPP foam offers good properties, resistance, recycled content/recyclability and thermoformability, including fusion/welding with PP-based composite skins.

Hohman Plating Expands Facility

| Products Finishing

Hohman Plating is expanding its facilities in a $12.5 million project.
#workforcedevelopment

Large Hybrid Steel Insert Solves Deformation, Dimensionality, Cycle Time Problems

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

DMLS printers using metal additive powders selected by Linear AMS to produce high-quality, accurate, consistent 3D-printed mold components with certification and traceability.

NOVA’s BOPE-HD Film Resin Gains in Globally Available Flexible Food Packaging Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Positioned as a recyclable packaging alternative to traditional BOPET films, BOPE-HD film is now available from companies such as Inteplast, JK Materials, Oben Group, and Polivouga.

Visser Precision Joins Velo3D Global Contract Manufacturing Network

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The number of high-performance superalloys certified for additive manufacturing continues to grow as Visser Precision purchases first Velo3D Sapphire printer calibrated for Hanes 214 — with customers in aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial tooling.

Hoffer Plastics Celebrates Opening of Boys & Girls Club

| MoldMaking Technology

Hoffer Plastics is celebrating the opening of the Boys & Girls Club of South Elgin, Illinois, the 5,000th club for the Boys & Girls Club of America. 
#workforcedevelopment

Herramientas de brochado motorizadas REV

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Platinum Tooling (stand 1328) exhibirá las herramientas de brochado motorizadas REV para tornos CNC de herramientas vivas.