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Syensqo Expands Bio-based Epoxy Prepreg Portfolio

Plastics Today

MTM 49-3 resin contains 30% bio-sourced monomers composite material and responds to sustainability goals in automotive.

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Metal AM Advances in Composite Tooling

Mold Making Technology

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%).

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PCD Milling Cutters Reduce Cutting Forces and Vibration

Mold Making Technology

Source | Walter USA LLC Walter USA LLC offers the MP060, MP160 and MP260 milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges for machining aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium alloys, plastics and fiber composite materials (ISO N and ISO O, or other material groups).

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Aluminum Plate for High-Temperature Tooling Applications

Mold Making Technology

Source | Ellwood Specialty Metals Ellwood Specialty Metals showcases its EllCast 2 aluminum plate. This modified Alloy 2618 is designed for high-temperature applications up to 300°C (575°F). EllCast 2 offers machinability properties with dimensional stability, which Ellwood claims makes it suitable for a wide range of industries.

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TRANSTEX acquires US Liner

Canadian Manufacturing

TRANSTEX acquires US Liner Company to expand manufacturing capacity (CNW Group/TRANSTEX) MONTREAL — TRANSTEX acquires Pennsylvania-based US Liner Company, a manufacturer of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites widely used as protective or structural components in vehicles, recreational vehicles, and agricultural applications. ”

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6 new technology projects get ARM Institute funding

Robotics Business Review

Source: ARM Institute The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing, or ARM, Institute today selected six new technology projects for funding. A prior project, called Rapid Welding of Thermoplastic Composite Structures, showed that robotic continuous ultrasonic welding can increase the speed of induction. Register now and save.

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The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices

Modern Machine Shop

Source: GrayMatter Robotics 1. Source: Additive Manufacturing 2. short.pfonline.com/repliform3D EVs present exciting new opportunities for additional growth of the use of electroless nickel plating in the automotive market for several critical components. Source: Getty Images 3. Source: Innovakote 4.