The Importance of Strong Supply Chains for the CNC Industry

| Production Machining

A new wave of challenges is materializing for global supply chains, from shipping lane issues to increasing market regulations. Maintaining a robust global supply chain is critical.

Be Our Guest

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) returns March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, with elements old and new. 

Schrödinger advances materials informatics for faster development of next-gen composites

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Cutting time to market by multiple orders of magnitude, machine learning and physics-based approaches are combined to open new possibilities for innovations in biomaterials, fire-resistant composites, space applications, hydrogen tanks and more.

Indexable Drill Heads Double Profitability

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Moving to a robust line of indexable drills enabled this shop to dramatically alter the manufacturing process for a problem part, doubling its profitability.

Twenty Years of "Never Finished"

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Celebrating two decades of writing the “Never Finished” column, longtime PF contributor Matt Kirchner reflects on the top 20 that have stood out to him the most.

MiR Mobile Cobot Automates Complex Workflows

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MC600 is mobile cobot system for handling heavier items and automating tasks such as palletizing, box handling and machine tending.

Star Cutter Grinding Machines Improve Uptime, Throughput

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tru Tech grinding machines are designed to achieve high accuracy for high precision and micro components in numerous industries including medical, aerospace and electronics.

Mastercam Announces Leadership Transition, Acquires FASTech Inc.

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Russ Bukowski has been appointed to the position of interim president.

Evonik Publishes Life Cycle Assessment Data in High Performance Polymers Plastics Database

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Highlighted is data on the more than 100 grades of the company’s Vestamid nylons and Trogamid transparents.

Dispersión de rayos X en la digitalización industrial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Scatter Correction CT de Nikon Metrology mejora la calidad de imagen y la precisión en materiales densos, y acelera los tiempos de escaneo.

CAINTRA presenta el índice de expectativas económicas de la industria manufacturera de noviembre

| Modern Machine Shop México

Aunque en octubre de 2024 los indicadores presentaron repuntes, en noviembre la industria manufacturera de Nuevo León volvió a reducirse.

Can an AM Factory Make 600 Artillery Rounds Per Day?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Yes, and Big Metal Additive sees how! In this video filmed at BMA's facility, I talk about the robot DED process able to make projectile housings productively.

Cleaning Conference Format Changes to Hands-On Workshop in 2025

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The workshop will build on the successful in-person and virtual workshops from the Product Quality Cleaning Workshops (PQCW) team that consists of cleaning experts Barbara and Ed Kanegsburg and Darren Williams.

IMTS 2024: A Personal Reflection Celebrating a Decade of Additive Innovation

| Additive Manufacturing

If looking for an unbiased review of IMTS 2024, this is not the place. For me, it was a magical experience; the show was a celebration of the past and a hopeful view of the future. 

Capital Scarcity Fuels Additive Manufacturing Growth

| Additive Manufacturing

By Mark Huber, Senior Analyst, at AMT — The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS — The International Manufacturing Technology Show

Hybrid Milling/Drilling Machine Reduces Total Mold Machining Time

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

MSI Mold Builders now squares, plus drills and taps eye-bolt holes on 50% of its tools in a single setup using a five-axis milling/drilling center with a universal spindle.

Gurit reformulates epoxy products with bio-content

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Prime resin infusion and Ampreg wet laminating portfolios are now made more environmentally conscious as a standard.

Mallinda launches Vitrimax VHM resin for complete composites recyclability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Vitrimax VHM enables “infinite” recyclability, self-healing and tunable properties, reducing manufacturing waste and supporting sustainability for high-performance industries.

NASA launches sustainable aircraft project CAS SUMAC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two-year initiative aims to unlock innovative applications for sustainable thermoplastic composites and their use in AAM and commercial aircraft.

Hexagon Agility fulfills natural gas transition with Mobile Pipeline

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Most recent order of Titan 450 modules, featuring Type 4 composite tanks and a high-strength frame design, will meet oilfield service application needs.

EASA holds international workshop in 2024 on certifying H2-powered aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The EASA, which has been engaging in hydrogen platforms through various contracts and projects, hosted its first workshop presenting the challenges, future processes of H2 certification.

Radial Springs to Center Floating Inserts for Alignment

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Progressive Components introduces Radial Springs, which lift and center floating inserts to pre-align cores before a mold's cavity interlocks engage.