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