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?

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.

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 %.

What's the Cool Way to Celebrate Five? Going LIVE!

Jodee McElfresh | GROW

The AM and video teams will stream a live episode of The Cool Parts Show to celebrate the show’s fifth anniversary. Tune in!

PRF Composite Materials launches RP570 FR Reepreg

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fire-retardant recycled carbon fiber nonwoven prepreg was developed with aircraft interior programs and other FST-focused applications in mind.

UD-CCM to host 24th International Conference on Composite Materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Taking place in the U.S. for the first time since 2002, the University of Delaware welcomes attendee registration for the August 2025 event and is calling for abstract submissions by Jan. 15, 2025.

Drill Tailored to Challenging Materials Like Stainless Steel and Titanium Drilling

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Guhring Inc. highlights the RT 100 InoxPro, a cutting-edge solid carbide drill tailored specifically for challenging materials like stainless steel and titanium alloys.  

Tornos Partners With Ellison Technologies

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Ellison Technologies, headquartered in California, will represent Tornos in 15 states across the U.S.

Juggerbot P3-44 Astra Enables Large Format Printing With PVC

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Process controls and safety systems specifically tailored for industrial printing with PVC.

Volvo comenzó la construcción de su segunda planta en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con $700 MDD de inversión, Volvo Trucks y MACK abren planta en Nuevo León para fabricar camiones pesados, impulsando la economía local y el comercio con EE. UU.

How to Select the Right Cooling Stack for Sheet

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

First, remember there is no universal cooling-roll stack. And be sure to take into account the specific heat of the polymer you are processing.  

MMT Chats: The Rise of Tooling Digitalization

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Bob Vancoillie with the Consumer Division of Johnson & Johnson about OEM corporate initiatives for digitizing tooling. 

Products Finishing Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Program

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF is looking for emerging leaders who are making a difference in the surface finishing industry. Deadline for nominations is January 17, 2025.
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Reduction of Defects

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Having trouble with inconsistent film builds or defects when powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers some advice for troubleshooting your process.

Gema USA Inc. Promotes Region Managers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Gema USA’s Ryan Allen and Brian Caudill will both be responsible for system sales and management of channel sales.

A Contract CNC Shop in Transition

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.

Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024. 

UTEQ y CIDESI impulsan investigación en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro y el Centro de Desarrollo e Investigación firmaron un convenio de colaboración para llevar a cabo investigaciones con tecnología de vanguardia en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial.

The Final CNC Tech Talk Column

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Mike Lynch signs off on his CNC Tech Talk column after 35 years.

Star Plastics Achieves ISCC Plus Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

West Virginia-based custom compounder adds to its sustainability credentials.

Clean Aviation launches third proposal call for disruptive aviation projects

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposals for three core topics centered around aircraft decarbonization are welcome, supported by €380 million in funding.

PAL-V, NLR complete composite rotors for Liberty flying car

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rotor blade design spans nearly 11 meters in length for flight, with a mid-hinge to fold and accommodate 4-meter vehicle length while driving.