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Horn Broaching System Streamlines Production Operations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The AR15 magwell broaching system enables manufacturers to achieve precise broaching directly within the CNC cycle, eliminating the need for a dedicated vertical broaching machine.
Vat Photopolymerization 101: The Importance of the Membrane
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In bottom-up style vat photopolymerization printers, the part is built between the rigid build plate above and the flexible membrane below. This video covers the function and importance of this membrane for 3D printing.
KM to Produce Pipe, Profile, Sheet Extruders in US
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
KraussMaffei to make extruders in Kentucky to reduce lead times and enhance customer support.
New initiatives, material demonstrations emphasize sustainability objectives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Syensqo highlights its ongoing composites sustainability strategy through various components and flagship projects, material portfolio promotions and live presentations.
Allied Machine and Engineering Drill Provides Extended Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The T-A Pro line is designed to produce well-positioned holes for shorter applications and features a robust design for greater drill depths with longer holes.
Gardner Business Index - January 2025: 48.3
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI)
Ingeo 3D300 Offers Fast, Clean, Precise Printing
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Ingeo 3D300 is designed for faster print speeds without compromising surface finish and detail
Congreso del Edomex aprueba restricción total de plásticos de un solo uso
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La nueva normativa en Edomex fomenta el uso de plásticos biodegradables y sanciona el uso de productos desechables.
5 Aspects of PMTS I Appreciate
Derek Korn | Production Machining
The three-day edition of the 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show kicks off at the start of April. I’ll be there, and here are some reasons why.
Mastercam anuncia la adquisición de empresas de software
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con la integración de MCAM Northwest, ShopWare y la línea de soluciones CAD/CAM de OptiPro Systems, Mastercam refuerza su ecosistema con tecnología avanzada, talento especializado y un mejor soporte para la industria manufacturera.
UD Automated B.V. startup innovates thermoplastic tapes, looks to grow operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since its founding in 2022, UDA has developed a process achieving thermoplastic tapes with various fiber and polymer combinations. Now, the company looks ahead to future strategies and partnerships.
Firefly awarded launch agreement for U.S. Space Force VICTUS SOL mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Third tactically responsive space mission will build on lessons learned from VICTUS NOX and HAZE launched aboard Firefly’s composite Alpha rocket, building up the company’s rapid response capability.
Bally Ribbon Mills presents Kevlar webbing, tapes for military applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-performance Kevlar solutions deliver the strength, durability and protection required to meet demanding environments, defense specifications.
UDRI opens RAAM lab to advance robotic femtosecond laser
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
RoboCLASP, an athermal ablation system initiated for preparing composites for bonded assembly, is being roboticized to advance U.S. Air Force needs.
SPE Thermoforming Division calls for Parts Competition entries
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A new category — thermoforming parts used in assemblies — has been added to the biennial competition, which can be submitted to until May 5, 2025.
Premier Composite Technologies, Sicomin support Holy Mosque Mataf extension project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.
D-STANDART project advances durability modeling of large-scale composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
D-STANDART is developing rapid methods to better characterize fatigue damage under real conditions for composites and supply chain sustainability. Results will be presented at JEC World 2025.
Owens Corning to sell glass fiber business to Praana Group
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Transaction with India-based holding group completes Owens Corning’s previously announced strategic review of the business, strengthens its focus on residential and commercial building products.
Enter the competition for CAMX 2025 industry awards
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Interested companies and organizations can apply for the CAMX Award and the Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) until June 13.
SGL Carbon makes decision to restructure Carbon Fibers business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Shortfall in automotive and wind energy demand, backed by falling earnings in fiscal years 2023-2024, moves forward decision to reduce Carbon Fibers unit activities.
Unlocking Defense Contracts: How US Moldmakers Can Join the DOD’s Mapping Initiative
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The DOD’s 2024 mapping initiative offers U.S. moldmakers opportunities to meet cybersecurity standards, secure contracts and strengthen national security.
Patent Secured for 3D Printed Flexible Bellows: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed Gunter Kappler’s patenting of these 3D printed metal bellows, as well as similar 3D printed bellows developed by Quadrus, a contract additive manufacturer who was inspired by Kappler Engineering. Here is that update or see the original episode: