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.