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.

Arburg recibe la medalla de oro de Ecovadis 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arburg es reconocida por Ecovadis como una de las compañías más sostenibles, alcanzando una destacada posición en el top 5 por ciento mundial.

ADG Solutions Expands to New Location in Georgia

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Move increases office space, manufacturing and showroom area.

Machine Shops: Keep CMMC on Your Radar

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Machine shops serving the military/defense industry that currently aren’t working toward achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification could soon be caught flat-footed.

Datos sobre la capacidad de planta utilizada en la industria manufacturera

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En octubre de 2024, la capacidad de planta utilizada por la industria manufacturera fue del 83,2 %, mientras que la fabricación de maquinaria y equipo para el sector metalmecánico fue del 72,6 %.

A Higbee Thread Milling Custom Macro

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Higbee threads provide a full thread form at the very start of the thread. The sharp edge is removed during the machining process.

MicroCare Welcomes Regulatory Affairs Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

MicroCare announces the appointment of Dagmara Charyk as its regulatory affairs manager.

Celebrating Surface Finishing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing looks ahead to 2025 programs to recognize and inspire the industry. 

Composites trends of 2024: Innovating for a sustainable, high-rate future

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW's annual look back over the last year reviews the technologies, processes and sustainability initiatives still shaping the composites industry.

Sandvik Coromant Toolholding System Provides Rapid Tool Changes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

QS Micro features quick and easy tool changes with a high degree of modularity and is well suited for small-part machining operations.

Herramienta de fresado y ranurado de Kaiser proporciona mayor precisión circular

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema Mill A Groove de Kaiser ofrece ranurado preciso y versátil en fresadoras CNC, lo que optimiza la estética y la precisión.

Video: Hybrid Manufacturing Without Melting: Hermle’s Metal Powder Application (MPA) Process

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

  The Metal Powder Application (MPA) process merges five-axis milling with cold spray deposition to apply metal to an existing workpiece. The MPA process enables mold builders to add copper for cooling, create complex geometries and incorporate embedded sensors.

Dual Shaft Mixer for Robust Industrial Mixing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Dual Shaft Mixers cater to multiple industries including chemicals, composites, batteries, adhesives and coatings.

Archer completes construction of high-volume manufacturing facility for Midnight eVTOL aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tooling load-in is already underway ahead of the planned start of initial production beginning early 2025, while Stellantis and Archer work to finalize the exclusive contract agreement.

Exportaciones manufactureras aumentaron 5.1 % en el tercer trimestre de 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el tercer trimestre de 2024, las exportaciones manufactureras representaron el 92.1 % del valor total de las exportaciones de las entidades federativas.

Vibration Compensation Could Increase Use of Robots for 3D Printing

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm for FFF 3D printers to robots, which could expand the use of robots for 3D printing.

Partnerships Fuel Moldmaker’s Growth in Technology and Training

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Family-owned precision moldmaker, now backed by Heico Companies, combines financial strength with precision expertise in thermoset and thermoplastic manufacturing, apprentice training, advanced automation and comprehensive services.

SUR/FIN Appoints Leadership Role on Steering Committee

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Process Technology’s Rebecca Arhar has been nominated and accepted to join the SUR/FIN steering committee.

Setting Up the Building Blocks for a Digital Factory

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Woodward Inc. spent over a year developing an API to connect machines to its digital factory. Caron Engineering’s MiConnect has cut most of this process while also granting the shop greater access to machine information.

SPE honra el legado de Don Hylton en termoformado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La SPE reconoce a Don Hylton como Termoformador del Año 2025, destacando su trayectoria y contribuciones al avance de la industria del termoformado.

Gurit provides update on strategic alignment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Wind, marine and industrial market initiatives are progressing swiftly, providing further insight into the company’s future focus and financial outlook.