Instron launches AVE3 noncontact video extensometer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Leveraging CDAT airflow technology and dynamic lighting, the AVE3 delivers a virtually noise-free strain signal, guarding against typical air disturbances when measuring materials in the lab.
Chart Industries, Flowserve Corp. to Combine in All-Stock Merger of Equals
| Valve Magazine
Establishes scaled, high-performance and global platform serving full customer lifecycle for flow and thermal management with strong process design and systems capabilities.
McLaren Automotive celebrates 1995 win with special edition 750S coupe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Celebratory 750S super car pays homage to McLaren’s 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans win, featuring a host of additional composite component innovations, color choices and other vehicle enhancements.
MOCAP BNCD Series Protect Exposed Bolt and Nut Heads
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
BNCD domed bolt and nut caps are ideal in instances where both aesthetics and protection are a priority.
Dow to sell 50% ownership in DowAksa carbon fiber JV
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dow agrees to sell half of its interest in DowAksa to its 50/50 joint venture partner Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş. in an effort to focus more on core, high-value downstream businesses.
Archer pilots Midnight, advances to next phase of flight testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flight operations tested the composites-intensive aircraft’s VTOL and CTOL capabilities, important for its civil and defense operations.
CactuX in-situ BOX simulates real-life conditions of composite samples during CT analysis
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The autonomous in-situ BOX combines the environment temperature control function and power supply function, enabling new possibilities for material and internal structure research.
Expanded Blade Ejectors Offer Mold-Ready Features
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components has expanded its offering of blade ejectors with new optional features to reduce in-house machining.
Resilient by Design: Moldmakers Respond to Tariff Tensions With Strength and Strategy
| MoldMaking Technology
Amid tariff uncertainties, moldmakers must stay flexible, control what they can, plan for multiple scenarios and maintain team alignment.
#economics #regulations
Titomic Opens New Facility, Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in the US
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Huntsville facility will serve as Titomic’s global headquarters supporting commercial and defense initiatives.
#workforcedevelopment
FEMIA lanza la iniciativa RECOCO
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el objetivo de fortalecer el sector a través del Registro Nacional Aeroespacial, FEMIA llevó a cabo el lanzamiento de la iniciativa RECOCO (REgistro, COnozco, COnecto).
Let's Take a Deeper Dive on Compression Ratio for Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
Two real-world processes illustrate the importance of compression ratio.
Resolving Four Unexpected Challenges of Mobile Robots
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
An automated guided vehicle (AGV) with a robotic arm on top enables medical manufacturer RMS to tend as many as eight machine tools at once. But the shop first had to deal with a few unforeseen snags in its implementation.
Precision, proximity and purpose in Swiss composites innovation
Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld
In this next Tour de Composites we step into Switzerland, a small European region that, though modest at first glance, is distinctive for its tightly knit and elevated startups ecosystem.
Oasis Inspection System Provides Accurate Measurements of Large Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Oasis Ultra-Series features a high-resolution camera, advanced image processing and an intuitive user interface that streamlines measurement workflows.
Pollen AM New Generation Pellet 3D Printer
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
New pellet 3D printer, Pam Pro, is the result of over 10 years of expertise and R&D.
Foro ANIPAC destaca retos del reciclaje de plásticos
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El 11° Foro de Recicladores reunió a expertos que analizaron los desafíos, oportunidades y tendencias del reciclaje de plásticos en México y América Latina.
Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Wind Turbine Tool + Part
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
This week, LFAM plays a role in both forming and building up material for an end-use component.
Cleaning Chemistries for Medical Devices
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Cleaning parts with stringent requirements is becoming increasingly difficult. Therefore, implementing the right cleaner for the application is critical, especially for an industry such as medical.
Avantium and Bottle Collective in Partnership to Launch PEF Fiber Bottles
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Partnership expects PEF to provide higher strength and improved barrier properties.
Aleaciones de latón sin plomo para aplicaciones industriales
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EZeeBrass, de Franconia Industries, ofrece una composición optimizada para mejorar la resistencia a la corrosión y el desempeño en procesos de mecanizado automatizado.
Material Handling Systems Provider Acquires Assets of Distribution Center Design Company
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Expanding engineering expertise and project management for integrated warehouse design and storage solutions.