New Short Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Acetal Grades

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Polyplastics’ new Duracon POM grades offer performance benefits over glass-reinforced POM and lower environmental impact.

Research Deems Bioplastics, Wood Pulp a Sustainable, Economic Alternative for Rigid Packaging

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Farrel Pomini and FPInnovations produce biodegradable compound for molding, extrusion and thermoforming applications.
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Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025

| Production Machining

The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.   

Tungaloy Cutting Inserts Enhance Internal Grooving Operations

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the STV type insert for its TungShortCut internal grooving tool line, enhancing internal profiling and machining of complex shapes or narrow areas.

3D Printed Metal Vibenite 350 Testing Indicates Biocompatibility for Implant Use

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The material is both wear and corrosive resistant, and could be well suited as an implant material where wear resistance is essential, such as human joints.

Motul fortalece su presencia en el sector industrial con la adquisición de Chem Arrow Corp.

| Modern Machine Shop México

La adquisición de Chem Arrow Corp. por parte de Motul impulsa la expansión de su línea de lubricantes para manufactura de piezas metálicas en Estados Unidos y permite a Motul duplicar su negocio en el sector de fluidos de corte.

Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025

| Modern Machine Shop

The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.   

US Navy Successfully Utilizes Additec’s Liquid Metal Jetting Technology While Afloat

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy successfully used a Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D printer aboard one of its vessels, enabling them to print high-strength aluminum alloy parts on-demand while in port. This innovation can change how critical parts are manufactured in remote or challenging environments to potentially reshape naval operations.

Horn Milling Tool Features Modular Design for Quick Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DG modular interchangeable head milling system optimizes the interface between the cutting head and shank for greater versatility, stability and higher changeover precision.

The Cool Parts Show Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Video series featuring end-use parts made through 3D printing to host special live anniversary episode.

Collaborators Developing Green Part Processing Solution for Cold Metal Fusion Technology

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The AutoSmooth project was launched last year to develop a fully automated process chain for unpacking, depowdering and surface treatment of cold metal fusion parts.

Intarema 2325: alta capacidad y eficiencia para reciclaje de poliolefinas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva Intatema 2325, de Erema, procesa hasta 4,000 kg/h en reciclaje de poliolefinas, con tecnología avanzada y alta eficiencia en espacio compacto.

How Process Damping Impacts Milling Stability

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Process damping is a phenomenon that can increase milling stability at low cutting speeds and is affected by the cutting edge design.

Fryer Turning Machine Features Large Swing in a Small Footprint

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The VT Series of large-swing vertical turret lathes can be configured for turning, milling, boring and grinding in a single machine.

Domain Mastery for Mastering Change

Miles Free | Production Machining

What are the positions on your team’s roster to ensure that you win the game of ‘change?’

Belzona highlights composite wrap system designed for aqueous environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Belzona 1984, a surface-tolerant epoxy resin, enables repair and restoration of holed, weakened and corroded pipe and tank walls that are damp, wet or underwater.

SPE ACCE 2024 highlights innovation across industry, academia

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

SPE shares highlights, award recipients, exhibitors, speakers and more from its 2024 Automotive Composites Conference & Expo (ACCE). 

VIDEO: Rock West's growth in the space sector

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Rock West Composites’ chief strategy officer discusses recent surge in space applications on the CAMX 2024 show floor.

Bader invertirá 15 millones de euros en Jalisco

| Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía alemana Bader, que suministra vestiduras a marcas como Audi, Tesla, Toyota, BMW y Volkswagen, expandirá sus operaciones en Jalisco.

VIDEO: Community, Technology and the Future of Moldmaking: Notes from IMTS

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A discussion with AMT’s Bill Herman during ShopTalk on the big stage at IMTS 2024 highlights moldmaking's unique blend of craft and technology that is driving innovation while its community tackles key challenges.  

3D Printing Enables a Larger "Sweet Spot" Relative to This Golf Club's Size: The Cool Parts Show #77

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Cobra Puma Golf's Limit3D iron uses 3D printed stainless lattices to remove weight from the interior so that it can be reintroduced with tungsten inserts that lower the center of gravity. The combination offers a smaller, sleeker club head with the forgiveness of a larger one. 

Video: 3D Printing Consolidates Assembly, Reduces Cost for Bar Feeder Component

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

At IMTS 2024, 3D printer supplier One Click Metal highlighted how its low-cost metal printer can help improve machining, showcasing components for Index bar feeders that were redesigned for additive.