GIM GrapheneFibre commences commercial graphene-enriched carbon fiber production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Saudi Arabia-based company supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, contributes to full-scale graphene-based composites for a variety of end market applications.

Teijin Group invests in Circularise, supports supply chain traceability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pre-Series B investment aids in Circularise’s journey to enhance transparency and sustainability within global high-performance material supply chains.  

SAMPE Europe extends deadline for Young Engineer’s Challenge

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Young engineers in the advanced materials field are encouraged to demonstrate and justify sustainability improvements to composite products/components. All participants must register by Dec. 20, 2024.

MoldMaking Technology's Most-Viewed Content of 2024

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The most popular MoldMaking Technology content according to analytics reports over the past year.

High-feed End Mill Enables Roughing Out Die and Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

M.A. Ford’s HF high-feed end mill is a tool intended for roughing out die and molds when the material is less than or equal to 52 HRC.  

Light-Blocking Additive for PET Dairy Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Avient’s Lactra LX additive enables blocking of 100% visible light in monolayer PET.

Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The ProPlanAI CAM programming tool is designed to help machine shops achieve operational excellence at scale.

A Path to Qualification for Pressure Equipment

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Can additively manufactured parts be qualified without a direct standard? In this case study, valve manufacturer Samson lays out an approach for qualifying AM parts to Europe’s Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) based on a Particular Material Appraisal (PMA). 

Eficiencia y ahorro energético con el nuevo Cooling Tornado de Hasco

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Hasco ha lanzado el Cooling Tornado Z9665, una solución que promete incrementar la eficiencia en el enfriamiento de moldes en un 20 % y disminuir el consumo energético hasta en un 40 %.

Herramienta de fresado de Ceratizit permite el posicionamiento dinámico

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

FreeTurn de Ceratizit reduce cambios de herramienta y mejora la calidad de las piezas mediante posicionamiento dinámico de 360°.

Injection Molded Enclosures Plug into Potential Electric Vehicle Battery Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In partnership with material suppliers, Engel is proving out injection molded thermoplastic-based concepts for electric vehicle battery housings, utilizing production tools and dedicated machines at its large press factory in St. Valentin, Austria.

Beehive Industries Awarded $12.4M Defense Contract for 30 3D Printed Jet Engines

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The aim of Beehive’s project is to demonstrate the value of its additive manufacturing methods to produce engines faster and more affordably without compromising performance.

Valve Manufacturer Outlines Path to Qualification for Additive Manufactured Pressure Equipment

| Additive Manufacturing

In this case study, Samson shares how manufacturers can design and produce pressure equipment using additive manufacturing that is compliant with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Encuesta revela retos del reciclaje de plástico en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El interés por el reciclaje crece en México, pero la falta de información afecta su adopción. Conozca los hallazgos de la encuesta de reciclaje 2024.

Perspectivas y oportunidades para México en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

México se consolida como un actor estratégico en el consumo de máquinas-herramienta, impulsado por industrias clave como la automotriz y aeroespacial. Mientras que países como Alemania y China enfrentan desafíos, el nearshoring y la inversión extranjera posicionan a México para un crecimiento sostenido en 2025.  

Qlar retoma operaciones en Sudamérica con enfoque sostenible

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Qlar retoma operaciones en Sudamérica y fortalece el soporte para soluciones Schenck Process y nuevas tecnologías.

Consortium Building Metal 3D Printer With Large-Scale Build Volume, Enhanced Productivity

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

With dimensions up to 1.5 × 1.5 × 2 m, the printer is designed to offer a 12 times larger build volume and a 300% productivity boost compared to current AddUp machines.

Sandvik Coromant Damping Mechanism Enhances Turning Adapters

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant announces upgrades to the damping mechanism for its Silent Tools turning adapters, improving surface finish during internal turning operations at long overhangs.

Crece el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros en noviembre de 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció 1.5 puntos en su comparación anual, mientras que el rubro de productos metálicos, maquinaria, equipo y muebles aumentó 1.9 puntos.

SABIC Opens Ultem Resin Manufacturing Facility in Singapore to Meet Asia-Pacific Demand

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Facility will produce ULTEM for technology applications.

CW reflects on 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

This year placed growing emphasis on sustainable materials and processes in composites manufacturing. What trends will be top of mind for the composites community in 2025?

Formnext Names Management Duo to Oversee Formnext Trade Show

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Christoph Stüker has been promoted to join Sascha Wenzler as duo managers for Formnext, the world’s leading trade fair for additive manufacturing.