ORNL demonstrates lightning strike protection tech for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers, led by Vipin Kumar, developed a low-cost, recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade tip that showed resilience to high-voltage lightning strikes, with more innovations in store.

General Atomics completes SiC SiGA-cladded fuel rod testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Irradiation testing experiment validates composite cladding robustness and integrity after exposure to high neutron flux, indicates promise for use in future nuclear power systems.

AI Agents suite by Plataine orchestrates, automates and optimizes manufacturing operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enterprise-grade, interconnected agents automatically coordinate and balance operations between suppliers and customers to reduce workflow complexity, challenges.

Caracol, AES forge LFAM-centered partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AES’ LFAM services, backed by Caracol’s Heron AM 3D printing platform, target an innovation boost in aerospace- and defense-specific composite and metal applications.

Lattice Composites announces transition to standalone entity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lattice Composites, a custom formulator and manufacturer of epoxy resin-based advanced materials, has purchased the entirety of a previous business partner’s equity.

Medical Grade TPEs for Biopharmaceutical Tubing

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Teknor Apex expands its Medalist TPE portfolio.

Additive Portfolio Eliminates PFAS Substances

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

By going PFAS-free, Clariant offers sustainable additive solutions for powder coaters that meet global environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
#regulations

Key Appointment Accelerates Nanodiamond R&D

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

BEP Surface Technologies brings on Dinesh Durgappa to conduct in-depth literature reviews and experimental research on mid-phosphorous electroless nickel plating.

Production Machining's Most-Viewed November Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Production Machining’s top articles for November provide valuable insights for modern machine shops, covering strategies to leverage data, enhance efficiency, and run a successful operation.          

El software QuickCast Air maximiza la remoción de material de los interiores de los patrones de fundición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

QuickCast Air de 3D Systems reduce el material y los costos en patrones de fundición, mejorando la eficiencia y el tiempo de fabricación para el sector aeroespacial.

A Production CNC Machine Shop That Starts with Safety

| Production Machining

Our CNC production shop now takes shop-wide safety more seriously which has led to a shift in attitude towards safety from our entire team.

Crecen los indicadores de expectativas empresariales de la industria manufacturera

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En noviembre de 2024 y con cifras ajustadas por estacionalidad, los Indicadores Agregados de Tendencia crecieron 2.3 puntos con relación al mes anterior.

United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
#workforcedevelopment

2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

Hurco Slant-Bed Lathe Features Live Tooling Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Hurco’s TM8MYi slant-bed lathe comes equipped with a Renishaw swing-down tool setter and a bi-directional, servo-driven live tool.

PLASTICS abre nominaciones para Premios a la Sustentabilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los premios de sustentabilidad de PLASTICS celebran avances en diseño, materiales y circularidad. Las nominaciones están abiertas hasta enero 2025.

Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Gelsight’s tactile sensing technology could give robots more flexibility in the tasks and environments they can handle.

An Uphill Journey

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Proper end-of-life outcomes for plastics are possible, if we’re willing to put in the work.

The Cool Parts Show Celebrates 5 Years

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

AM video series featuring end-use parts made through 3D printing to host special live anniversary episode. Join us!

Tormach Expands Education Initiatives With Programs, CNC Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tormach aims to address the skilled labor gap through the development of a comprehensive CNC metal milling curriculum and the introduction of a new fourth axis for its xsTECH Tabletop CNC Router.
#workforcedevelopment

SmartCAM Software Update Increases User Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SmartCAM v2025’s user interface and display features are said to improve the programmer’s efficiency and accuracy in the CNC program development process.

Rapid Fusion’s CNC Milling Tool Enables Hybrid Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The high-performance electro spindle provides precision milling and postprocessing of polymer 3D prints.