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AMD to open U.S. subsidiary for defense, aerospace nanotechnology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AMD Inc., based in Austin, Texas, has a broad license to all parent company IP and will continue to invest in R&D projects with the group’s existing university partners.
ZeroAvia is awarded U.S. Air Force grant for autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ZeroAvia will analyze the potential for developing and delivering an autonomous aircraft with hydrogen-electric propulsion for reduced engine noise and low thermal signature.
HydroGraph, NEI Corp. launch graphene dispersions line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two novel dispersions, comprising HydroGraph’s pristine fractal graphene and NEI’s experience in battery materials, targets coatings, energy storage and composite materials.
FibreCoat distribution agreement expands fiber products into China
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Distribution of the aluminum-coated basalt fibers through Full-Case marks another step in FibreCoat’s goal to make its technology accessible worldwide.
Airbus Foundation joins forces with Solar Impulse Foundation, boosting climate action
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership will lean on Airbus’s satellites and helicopters expertise, supporting innovators to advance aerospace-related projects with positive environmental impact.
How I Made It: Jared Doerfler
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Jared Doerfler quit his comfortable job and taught himself CNC machining to launch his boutique putter company in small-town Iowa. With zero prior machining experience, Doerfler poured his life savings into a dream — crafting high-quality, American-made golf putters in his own machine shop. A story of risk, resilience and turning passion into reality.
AIM Institute Continues to Grow Plastics Education and Training on 10th Anniversary
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
The AIM institute was created in response to the rising need for skilled injection molding professionals, providing individuals with a fundamental understanding of plastic rheology and plastic flow through a mold.
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Milling Cutters Provide High-Quality Surface Finishes
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Eastec 2025: The MP270, MP271 and MP470 milling tools are designed to reduce cutting forces and minimize machining vibrations due to their optimized geometries.
Physics of Side Actions: An Introduction to Elasticity and Thermal Expansion
| MoldMaking Technology
Material elasticity and thermal expansion critically determine mold design performance and troubleshooting effectiveness.
Chiron Five-Axis Enables Precise Machining of Large Workpieces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Chiron is highlighting its FZ 19 S five-axis machining center, which is engineered to handle the demands of machining large parts.
Video: Mass Customization Informs Ongoing 3D Printing Production at DI Labs
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing service provider DI Labs is learning lessons through its mass customization offerings that inform its scale production work. This video highlights an example.
What to Expect When a Products Finishing Editor Visits Your Shop
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Interested in having Products Finishing visit your shop? Here's what to expect when we visit your facility for a potential article.
Project Nexus: Sustainable Bioprocessing Through Innovative Materials for AM
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
An industry-academia collaboration to advance sustainable bioprocessing through innovative materials for additive manufacturing has been announced by Innovate UK as part of the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: Collaborative R&D fund
Industria de moldes y troqueles: ¿cuáles son los retos de cara al futuro?
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La industria de moldes y troqueles en México ha experimentado un notable crecimiento, pero se enfrenta a desafíos como la adopción de nuevas tecnologías, la capacitación especializada y la financiación. La colaboración entre empresas y asociaciones, junto con la apuesta por el nearshoring, será fundamental para su competitividad futura.
Vario⁺ de Weingärtner: mecanizado avanzado para piezas helicoidales y de alto rendimiento
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva máquina Vario⁺, de Weingärtner, combina fresado, pelado y torneado helicoidal en un sistema compacto y eficiente, optimizado para las industrias del petróleo y energía.
Targeted Heating System for Thin-Wall Thermoforming
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Technology enables heat to be targeted at specific film locations to influence the flow behavior of the material so that it conforms to the desired packaging shape.
Volkmann Conveyor Automates Flow of Metal Powders to EOS 3D Printers
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Automatically transfer metal powders from storage via vacuum conveyor through piping or hose.
Tungaloy Turning Tool Minimizes Machine Downtime
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: ModuMini-Turn enables users to replace tool heads quickly and easily without removing the shank.
El Consejo Coordinador Empresarial crea comité para promover inversión y relocalización
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El objetivo del comité es consolidar a México como un actor clave en la reconfiguración de las cadenas de suministro globales y maximizar las oportunidades del nearshoring.
RE-SORT RV 070: menos residuos, más eficiencia en rPET
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
World PET Recycling adopta la RE-SORT RV 070 de Sesotec para recuperar más PET, reducir pérdidas y optimizar el reciclaje con alta precisión.
Bioelements y UAM analizan biodegradación de biopolímeros
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Bioelements y la UAM Azcapotzalco inician un estudio pionero en México para evaluar la biodegradación y compostaje de materiales biopoliméricos en condiciones reales.
Natilus begins search for Phase I and II production sites for composite blended wing body aircraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
With more than 570 pre-orders for its Kona cargo and Horizon passenger aircraft, Natilus begins discussions with sites and suppliers in the U.S. for its 250,000-square-foot Phase I facility and also in the UAE, India and Saudi Arabia for its Phase II expansion.