Plastics News

JANUARY 19, 2023

to support production for the automotive industry. The 140,000-square-foot addition will include expansive warehousing and space for two-shot molding production for the company, which specializes in composite components, static sealing, acoustics, vibration reduction and structural reinforcements for auto, aerospace and commercial vehicles.

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Additive Manufacturing

JULY 26, 2022

ORNL has been at the forefront of research and development relating to low-cost titanium powder technologies including applications in the automotive, defense and aerospace industries. ORNL brings a knowledge base from numerous collaborations with advanced manufacturing companies, such as partnering in Volkswagen’s first U.S.

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AU Manufacturing

JULY 5, 2023

The new ilLAuNCH Trailblazer research hub at the UniSQ’s Toowoomba campus features critical infrastructure in space research, such as a long-duration hypersonic tunnel, the Mt Kent astronomical observatory, advanced automated composites manufacturing facilities, and a rocket solid fuel manufacturing lab.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 27, 2023

This round of funding will enable us to commercialize our line of hemp-based, advanced bio-composites for Toyota North America, Winnebago Industries and Gurit as well as to move forward with construction of our hemp fibre processing facility in Western Canada.

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JUNE 5, 2025

Comau has agreed to collaborate with multiple industry-leading companies, at an international level, addressing the need for affordable automation to drive advanced on-demand manufacturing applications. The company offers both standard and custom configurations, seamlessly integrating subtractive manufacturing techniques.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 10, 2024

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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Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 29, 2023

The ability to process multiple materials at once to vary alloy composition and functionally grade an AM component opens up entirely new realms for designers to engineer superior parts and products. The material freedoms of AM have long been overshadowed by the focus on design freedom, but that is certain to change in the near future.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 15, 2025

announces that it has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with an established Japanese trading and manufacturing company specializing in automotive, chemicals, plastics, electronics and life science products. MISSISSAUGA — Cymat Technologies Ltd. ”

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Elsewhere, Ricardo will unveil its flexible battery module designed for low-volume performance automotive applications, while 2KM LTD is introducing its Paste Pro 3D PU Tooling Printing technology.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In what is a collaborative effort with PRF Composites, ThrustWSH has achieved the world land speed record and will allow visitors to debate whether the boat can conquer the water speed record. Cyclopic stands as a Clean-Tech enterprise also dedicated to advancing technologies for achieving net zero goals.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 16, 2024

Black Swan also recently launched the following products, all issued from its GraphCore Powder (GC1004): GEM X23M for use in Polypropylene, a commercial product typically used in the automotive industry for bumpers (fenders), interiors, battery casings and general packaging applications.

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JULY 24, 2024

At this year’s Advanced Engineering UK , held at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31, businesses servicing the aerospace supply chain will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from the sector’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

The composites forum, which is supported by Composites UK, will cover topics such as new composite materials, light-weighting and made-for-purpose materials. There will be case studies from key original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier one suppliers.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This year, the distinguished composites zone, in partnership with Composites UK, attracted high quality visitors and exhibitors proving itself as the go-to place for the UK’s leading composites sector. Here, high quality visitors and exhibitors were actively seeking the latest innovations in composite materials.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 15, 2022

Titomic provides a complementary advanced manufacturing ability,” Koeck said. Spraying metal on metal can achieve and deliver certain services which are innovative for more traditional manufacturing.”. An integral part of Titomic’s business model is what Koeck refers to as ‘the kitchen.’

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APRIL 5, 2023

Advanced Engineering exists to celebrate innovation and facilitate the forming of relationships within the various vertical industrial sectors that exist in the UK. Whether that’s aerospace, automotive, advanced metals, connected manufacturing or even space and satellite, it’s guaranteed that attendees will meet new, useful contacts.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Advanced Tool Materials : High-performance coatings like diamond-like carbon (DLC) and ceramic composites enhance tool lifespan and machining accuracy. 2) How is the industry adapting to sustainable manufacturing practices, and what specific initiatives are helping to reduce environmental impact?

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 1, 2023

is receiving a $5 million repayable contribution to transition its facilities to manufacture complex and high-quality structural EV parts like body structure and battery support components. Their eco-friendly parts are also helping original manufacturers in the supply chain reduce their impact on the environment.

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MAY 25, 2023

ASMPT is one of the constituent stocks of the Hang Seng Composite MidCap Index under the Hang Seng Composite Size Indexes, the Hang Seng Composite Information Technology Industry Index under Hang Seng Composite Industry Indexes and the Hang Seng HK 35 Index. To learn more about ASMPT, please visit us at asmpt.com.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Born2Bond instant adhesives are suitable for multiple substrates including metal, wood, leather, rubber, plastic composites and alloys. They also provide the required anti-corrosive and hydrophobic qualities suitable for underwater and minute-size applications. www.Born2Bond.Bostik.com.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2024

a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running lithium-ion batteries, announces that the Company has filed the 9th patent regarding a significant development in the silicon anode manufacturing process. TORONTO — NEO Battery Materials Ltd.,

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Darryl Keel is the Technical Sales Engineer (EU and Americas) for Alphr Technology, a supplier of high-end automation delivering test & measurement, advanced robotics, and modular solutions to customers in the electronics, automotive, medical, defence, HVAC and aerospace industries.

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MAY 7, 2024

Advanced Engineering is supported by a range of industry partners, including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Composites UK, Make UK, UKRI, UK Space Agency, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, GAMBICA, BARA and the Department for International Trade.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

Already used for drug discovery, quantum computing can help identify new material compositions that will be stronger and lighter than those available today and do so far faster. If the manufacturing industry is to take advantage of the potential of quantum computing in advanced manufacturing, education and planning must start today.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A recent development project evaluated the feasibility of using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to produce layup tooling for complex contoured winglets mounted at the tips of the wings of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian (shown above) remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The exhibiting companies included representatives from Atlas Copco, Optimas, Airtech Advanced Materials and RS Group. Several leading industry associations also had a presence, such as Composites UK, Innovate UK, the GTMA and the National Composites Centre.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The exhibiting companies included representatives from Atlas Copco, Optimas, Airtech Advanced Materials and RS Group. Several leading industry associations also had a presence, such as Composites UK, Innovate UK, the GTMA and the National Composites Centre.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

With a day to go until the UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing exhibition Advanced Engineering , key industry players are preparing for this year’s event at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 30 and 31. with over 400 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors anticipated.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

With just two weeks remaining until the UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing exhibition Advanced Engineering , key industry players are preparing for this year’s event at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 30 and 31. with over 400 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors anticipated.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

He is an expert on productivity, digital manufacturing and industrial strategy, often contributing to media discussions. The next speaker Matthew Atkinson, lead research engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, is an expert in automotive engineering, specialising in replacing metallic structures with injection moulded composites.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The recent trends in the CNC machine tool industry include the integration of additive manufacturing (3D printing) with CNC machining, enabling hybrid processes that combine both subtractive and additive methods. There is a growing need for skilled technicians and engineers who are proficient in advanced manufacturing technologies.

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JUNE 3, 2025

Comau has agreed to collaborate with multiple industry-leading companies, at an international level, addressing the need for affordable automation to drive advanced on-demand manufacturing applications. The company offers both standard and custom configurations, seamlessly integrating subtractive manufacturing techniques.

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APRIL 16, 2025

This popular zone connects smaller organisations with valuable networking opportunities across booming sectors such as automotive, aerospace, composites and Industry 4.0. This IoT device automates the monitoring and control of vacuum pumps, preventing leaks and thermal runaway in composite manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The SAEKI team with its on-demand additive manufacturing robot. Source: SAEKI Global supply chains are under increasing pressure, and manufacturing costs continue to rise. SAEKI, a manufacturing automation business, announced a $6.7M funding round to tackle these challenges with its digital manufacturing approach.

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MARCH 20, 2025

Critical Manufacturing, a leader in advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), is pleased to announce that Plessey, renowned for its microLED display technology, has selected Critical Manufacturing MES to support its manufacturing workflows. Plessey is known for its innovative manufacturing approaches.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 26, 2025

This multifaceted ecosystem is growing to include durable raw materials, advanced coatings, bioplastics, and novel supplement types all forming the backbone of industries such as automotive, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. But do the numbers justify the hype? The answer is yes.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With global supply chains facing mounting pressures and costs continuing to rise, manufacturing is at a critical juncture. Industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components, relying heavily on fragmented supply chains and labor-intensive processes.

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