NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 11th Quarterly Report

| Products Finishing

This paper is focused on investigating the new ceramic slurry with different packing density to create porous zirconia at final sintering temperature for different applications.

Cevotec adds software, layup features to FPP technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Artist Studio updates and patch layup options continues to progress fiber patch placement (FPP) capabilities for composite tanks and aerostructures.

CCAI Wisconsin Announces Scholarship Application

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The CCAI Wisconsin Chapter is accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year until April 15, 2025. 

Tungaloy Milling Tool Features Extra-Close Pitch Cutters

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The TungSpeed-Mill series features a lightweight construction and the necessary strength for challenging automotive and general industrial machinery applications.

Hope Floats: Corrosion Prevention for Marine Applications

| Products Finishing

Cortec Corp. answers a question about corrosion protection for floating structures and caisson legs that rust from the inside out. 

M&M Quality Grinding Bars Support High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: M&M Quality Grinding provides precision grinding services for a variety of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, alloys and plastics.

Cutting Fluid’s Impact on Reducing Carbon Footprint

| Production Machining

Something as simple as a change in cutting fluid can make a huge impact in your efforts to reduce your carbon footprint.

Thickness Gauge for 'Wet' Films

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

The gauge requires minimal calibration and is insensitive to the angle and distance of measurement.  

Norwalt Automation Expands Tampa Footprint, Capacity

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The new 28,000-square-foot site in Tampa, Florida, will focus on machine and system integration activities for various sectors.

Moldmaking Momentum Cools With January Index of 48.0

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

The Index continues to trend in the right direction while future business expectations climb.
#economics

Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.

Plastics Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

December reading hints at slowing contraction as plastics industry outlook improves
#economics

Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.

Metalworking Index Continues Climb into 2025

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Steady improvement is short of expansion but component readings and future outlook remain strong.

Easy-to-process particle foam targets composite foam core needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Asahi Kasei presents SunForce, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) particle beads foam featuring high heat resistance and low water absorption.

Mazak Turning Machine Enables High-Volume Production of Small Parts

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine features a nine-axis configuration that includes five spindle motors.

Radii Planet Group Adopts Flightpath Pro Software, Enhances Coating Line Performance

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Radii Planet Group works in close partnership with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings to reduce reject rates and minimize waste, from applying AI software to bringing coatings in-house.

Composites housing improves organ transport to save lives

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Vabo Composites collaborates on novel design, supplies lighter, higher volume production housing.

Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson Industrial Supply is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte.

ATI Celebrates Commissioning of AM Products Facility

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The new operation is capable of printing parts up to 1.5 meters.

Tous les Jours adopta popotes biodegradables en EE. UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Tous les Jours implementa popotes de PHA en sus tiendas de EE.UU., en una apuesta por materiales biodegradables y compostables en su estrategia sostenible.

Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin Spindles

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The MT1065EX twin-spindle CNC turning machine enables intricate operations such as pinch turning and simultaneous first- and second-operation machining.