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.