3 Flavors of Five-Axis Machines

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A range of five-axis machining center platforms are available to suit specific production needs such as improved accuracy, better surface finishes and unattended operation.

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency

Christina Fuges | Modern Machine Shop

Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.

Nefab inaugura planta en Guadalajara para empaques reciclables

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nefab duplica su capacidad en México con una planta en Guadalajara que integra diseño, producción y reciclaje de empaques sostenibles para diversas industrias.

ACS Adds to Southeast Sales Team

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Alex Winchester to handle sales for Cumberland and Sterling brands in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.  

Gardco Taber Model 5770 Tester Enhances User Experience

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

The linear abraser, developed to conduct finished product testing for a wide range of physical properties, has been designed with versatility and customization in mind.

3D Printed Blades Feature Engineered Porosity to Prevent Sticking: The Cool Parts Show #82

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Dutch contract manufacturer K3D once had problems with porosity in its metal 3D printed parts. But now, the company has mastered the art of controlling porosity to produce solutions such as the knife blades for cutting sticky substances like bread dough featured in this episode. 

JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling. 

Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

WiM welcomes the election of 20 members headed into 2025, including first-term members and those who are continuing their service.

New Tariffs Announced Impact Valve Industry

| Valve Magazine

Some tariffs will be as high as 49% on specific countries.

DoD-Funded Project Announced to Eliminate "Forever Chemicals"

| Valve Magazine

The program aims to destroy “forever chemicals.”  

Changes in Leadership at Exxon Mobil Corporation Announced

| Valve Magazine

Karen T. McKee, president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions and vice president of ExxonMobil is retiring; Matt Crocker appointed her successor.  

Westinghouse and Chemetics Inc. Sign MoU to Support New-Build Projects

| Valve Magazine

The agreement covers projects in Canada and globally.  

Avient TPC panels support Resia Manufacturing building assembly

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Prefabricated, modular components for multi-family housing now incorporate Avient’s Hammerhead panel solutions for bathroom and kitchen module interior wall systems.

ROAD TRHYP to maximize hydrogen tank transport capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

European consortium aims to develop an innovative hydrogen trailer to improve the amount of hydrogen gas transported using Type 5 thermoplastic composite tanks.

CARBOWAVE project finds alternative to PAN conversion with up to 70% less energy consumption

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The University of Limerick and global consortium partners have discovered that carbon fiber can be produced via an inexpensive domestic microwave, exhibiting mechanical performance equivalent to that produced using conventional heating.

Aurelius Private Equity to acquire Teijin Automotive Technologies North America

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Aurelius says it will support new growth opportunities for the large-scale automotive composites manufacturer, which operates 14 North American facilities.

EHang EH216-S eVTOL operators obtain air operator certificates

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Equipped with a full suite of certifications from the CAAC, EHang prepares the launch of low-altitude, pilotless, human-carrying aerial vehicles available to regions across China.

INEOS Enterprises completes sale of INEOS Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites business will be brought under the portfolio of KPS Capital Partners in an approximately €1.7 billion transaction.

AI-Powered Drying Technology

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Conair’s ResinWorks multihopper drying system automatically maintains process-ready resins at perfect temperatures, prevents overdrying and delivers big energy savings.  

CNC Software Simulates Entire Machining Process for Maximizing Efficiency

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Vericut USA’s NC code verification detects programming errors, tool collisions and inefficiencies before the machining process even begins.

6 Wins for Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Where is electron beam powder bed fusion being used? Here are some of the applications we have reported on.

ExxonMobil y Plastilene desarrollan películas termoencogibles con PCR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ExxonMobil, Plastilene y Reciclene crean películas termoencogibles de alto rendimiento con material reciclado posconsumo, fortaleciendo la economía circular.