Palmgren Vise Enables Multiangle Positioning
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 4" Multi-Positioning Ball Bench Vise can be clamped at any point due to the side locking lever.
Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.
In Case You Missed It: January Top Articles
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
New year, new favorite articles! Take a look at this roundup of our top January content based on what our readers are viewing.
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A Review of Anodizing Processes in Nano-Engineering in Mechanical Industries: Aluminum Oxide Membrane Alloys for Corrosion Protection
| Products Finishing
This review covers published research on the anodic oxide protection layers principles and requirements for process engineering application, the effect of the anodizing process parameters, as well as the importance of process steps taking place before and after anodizing.
XB-1 demonstrator breaks sound barrier during first 2025 flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Independently developed jet makes new record, adding to its rigorous series of human-piloted test flights that will prepare its eventual successor, Overture.
energize.am Consortium Launches to Strengthen Energy Supply Chains
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
By uniting experts across industries and markets, energize.am seeks to transform energy systems, reshore critical manufacturing, and reduce environmental impact.
Noztek introduces Infinite Print Belt Conveyor
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automated, continuous print and eject capabilities support the use of fiber reinforcement, enhance robotic 3D printing capabilities.
We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.
ICOMAT opens first production facility, Factory 1
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-phase opening in Gloucester, U.K., builds on iCOMAT’s comprehensive composites engineering service offerings for aerospace and automotive.
Vast, SpaceX issue joint request for research proposals to advance long-term human habitation in space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Call for submitted proposals will leverage the capabilities of the Haven-1 Lab, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and/or private astronaut missions.
Ross Reduces Price for Batch High-Shear Mixers
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Series 100 and Series 500 production batch high-shear mixer base prices have been reduced in continuous support of R&D labs, startup businesses and academic institutions.
JEC World 2025 at a glance
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The 60th edition of the world’s largest composites trade event will take place March 4-6, 2025 in Paris, France. Here’s what to expect.
Eastman Copolyesters Receive Recyclass Certification
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Eight copolyester resins and their equivalent recycled content grades were classified as compatible with recycling processes.
Medical and Molding Elite
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
When Jeff Smith received a notice evicting his promising business out of his house, it could have been the end of Elite Biomedical Solutions’ and Elite Precision Plastics’ stories before they really got started, instead it was just the beginning.
EAB Insight: 3D Printing, Maintenance, Efficiency, Training
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Murphy Forsyth of Zero Tolerance shares her favorite MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year.
Index Announces Succession of President, CEO
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as leader of the company during a transitional period in April 2025.
Phillips Precision Announces Leadership Transition
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Phillips Precision’s founders, Cathy and Steven Phillips, are passing the baton to Samson Kay, who assumes the role of majority owner and operator.
Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s January 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Forkhardt Hardinge, Sandvik Coromant, Heule Precision Tools, Supertec Machinery and Tungaloy.
Chemical Coaters Association International Creates Scholarship Fund
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
The CCAI West Michigan Chapter’s Woody Booher Scholarship Fund will provide funding for students who meet the requirements described. Applications are accepted until May 15, 2025.
Hexagon lanza ProPlanAI para automatizar programación CAM
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
ProPlanAI, de Hexagon, reduce en un 75 % el tiempo de programación de máquinas-herramienta.
Nuevas aplicaciones para el corcho con técnicas termoplásticas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Lifocork combina corcho natural y termoplásticos para aplicaciones versátiles en deporte, construcción e industria, optimizando costos y eficiencia.
Wintriss Controls Group Software Supports Data-Driven Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ShopFloorConnect is designed to provides timely, accurate and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions.