Rocket Lab completes second PRE-FIRE rocket launch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The second of two Electron launches for NASA successfully lifted off and deployed a climate monitoring satellite just 11 days after the first launch.  

Trillium selects INEOS for next sustainable acrylonitrile facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

INEOS, backing 75% of the world’s operating acrylonitrile capacity, will establish the conversion of plant-based glycerol into acrylonitrile in early 2025.

Skydweller Aero conducts solar-powered carbon fiber aircraft flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Skydweller is a large-scale autonomous aircraft made for long-duration missions.

Micro Welder Enables In-House Mold and Die Repair

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Portable industrial electronic solutions provider Rocklin Manufacturing emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of its MoldMender Micro Welder for workpiece repair.

Sicomin resins used in Olympic windsurfing board construction

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Windsurfers at the Paris 2024 Olympics are competing on composite boards manufactured by Cobra International using Sicomin SR1280 resins.

Airbus to establish aerospace Tech Hub in Japan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Topics identified for the Tech Hub include composite materials, decarbonization technologies, robotics and automation.

Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

VacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.

What Holds AM Back in Automotive Production? GM Additive Lead Describes Advances Needed

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

“If AM were cheaper, we would be doing more of it,” says GM’s Paul Wolcott. Various important factors relate to cost. However, the driving factor affecting cost is speed.

Horn Turning Grade Performs in Applications With Variable Hardness

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new SG66 carbide grade is suitable for reliably processing highly temperature-resistant and other difficult-to-machine steel alloys.

AddUp’s LevelUp Service Department Fosters Customers’ Industrial AM Capabilities

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

LevelUp endeavors to support customers through every stage of additive manufacturing, including training, application development, machine installation, qualification support and partnering with customers to scale, maximizing their return on investment.

Techniks Tool Group Shrink-Fit Toolholders Enable Flexible Machining

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Standard, slim nose, coolant ported, thick walled and modular toolholder systems are available through Techniks Tool Group.

Small Batches, Big Success

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

With no minimum order and an impeccable record of on-time delivery, Precision Color Compounds is becoming a force in the color masterbatch business.

The Power of Practical Demonstrations and Projects

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Practical work has served Bridgerland Technical College both in preparing its current students for manufacturing jobs and in appealing to new generations of potential machinists.
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CoreTechnologie Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

A revised texture module in the latest version of CoreTechnologie’s 3D printing software 4D_Additive now includes a specially developed texture library for surface finishing that is based on the VDI 3400 guideline.

Snapshot of Why Dynamic Tool Corp. is MMT's 2024 Leadtime Leader Winner

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this 40-plus-year-old engineered tooling solutions provider took the title this year.

Insertos Walter agilizan el mecanizado de álabes de turbina

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto de botón Walter Tiger-tec Gold WMP45G fue desarrollado para el mecanizado de álabes de turbina, incluidos el álabe, la raíz del álabe y el cabezal del álabe.

Mazak Celebrates 50 Years of Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak is celebrating its 50th anniversary of manufacturing operations in Florence, Kentucky.

GZero expands FFF 3D printing capabilities to second location

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

GZero opens another location in West Chester, Ohio, to optimize the production of fiber-reinforced 3D printed parts for service bureau customers.

En abril la manufactura de Nuevo León presentó un repunte en su actividad

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El índice de nuevos pedidos se incrementó respecto al mes precedente, regresando al umbral de expansión con 56.0 puntos.

Expo Pack México: encuentro con la innovación y tecnología en empaques

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La sustentabilidad, el liderazgo femenino y las nuevas tecnologías son temas centrales de la Expo Pack México 2024, que se realiza entre el 4 y el 7 de junio en la Ciudad de México.

Con una navegación más intuitiva, PT México renueva su sitio web

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Plastics Technology México presenta un sitio web completamente renovado en el que destaca una estética moderna y mejoras funcionales para enriquecer la experiencia de los usuarios.

Low Temperature Portable Chiller Product Line Expanded

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Mokon now offers the Iceman low-temperature line of portable chillers with dual-circuit capacity control.