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Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.
Polymer Showdown — PPO vs. PA66: May the Best Material Win
| Plastics Technology
Second in a series, an expert from plastics engineering consultancy The Madison Group pits leading thermoplastics against each other to see how they differ in processing characteristics, chemical resistance, thermal and mechanical performance, and more.
Why Mold Builders Should Consider Barrel Cutters and Lens Tools If They Haven’t Before
| MoldMaking Technology
Reduce machining cycle times and improve surface finishes of cavity and core work with barrel cutters and lens tools.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #124: Innovative Coatings for (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems
| Products Finishing
This report introduces the project on the development of innovative coatings for the hybrid manufacturing of micro-scale technical and tooling systems and outlines the work to be undertaken.
SAMPE UK & Ireland calls for entrants to YES Seminar Competition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Postgraduate students from U.K. and Ireland universities are invited to submit entries to showcase their technical research by April 25, 2025.
Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.
Airtech acquires Kimya assets, extends AM filament capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.
Demgy Group grows aircraft interior expertise with Tool-Gauge acquisition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Tool-Gauge, a key U.S. supplier of unreinforced and reinforced plastic components and subassemblies for Boeing and Airbus, adds to Demgy Group’s global footprint.
Tremonia Mobility delivers efficient, sustainable composite minibuses with Siemens Xcelerator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Minibus manufacturer adopts Siemens Xcelerator to advance electrification, improving design cycle speed by 20% and design adjustment speed by 30%.
ÉireComposites, University of Galway launch R3WIND project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Renewable energy initiative will design, develop and demonstrate novel repair and recycling techniques of onshore and offshore wind blades using sustainable manufacturing processes.
JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
California startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
Integris to provide composite ballistic protection for Type 45 vessels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Integris Composites enters its fourth decade serving aerospace OEMs and defense contractors globally for critical defense systems.
Firefly awarded DOD contract for responsive on-orbit mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mission will use Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft vehicle, supported by proven avionics, composite structures and propulsion systems, to perform on-demand orbital maneuvers and space domain awareness.
Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Grace Stubbins | MoldMaking Technology
WiM welcomes the election of 20 members headed into 2025, including first-term members and those who are continuing their service.
Advanced Valve Gate Solution for Multicavity Line Saves Time, Optimizes Performance
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Oerlikon HRSflow highlights an advancement for its Multiflow HRS multicavity line, the EYEgate HRS, a valve gate hot runner system solution.
In oil and gas, an additive manufacturing standard (API 20T) will aid adoption of composites
Peter Zelinski | CompositesWorld
Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of another high-stakes industry, aerospace, and also different in important aspects.
Kaiser Threading Inserts Cut in Wide Range of Applications
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Thinbit Mini Groove ‘N Turn Acme threading inserts can be used to cut centralizing or stub profiles by overcutting. They can be used for internal Acme threads on parts with bore diameters of 0.325" and larger.
Uniloy Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
America’s first and oldest blow molding machine supplier marks a milestone.
LIFT Launches Advanced Metallic Production and Processing Center to Strengthen US Manufacturing, National Security
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
New capability to accelerate development of next-generation materials for defense
How to Expand the Use of Aluminum Injection Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Six factors to consider to broaden the application of aluminum molds.
Digital Twin Provides Real-Time Feedback on Part Quality
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
By gathering data directly from the sensors of the CNC machine, the digital twin offered by Gemineering can identify whether a part is in tolerance and even identify the moment in the toolpath when a part fails to achieve tolerance.
Precision Machining Index Surges into Expansion
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
The index climbed nearly three points to mark first expansion reading since February 2023.