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.