Lockheed Martin rolls out X-59 supersonic X-Plane

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites-intensive aircraft demonstrator was highlighted at a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and will soon undergo extensive testing prior to first flight later this year.

Vestas to establish second offshore wind blade facility in Poland

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Efforts are ramping up to support the growing demand for offshore wind in Europe, with the wind blade factory starting operations in 2026, and a previously announced nacelle assembly facility in the same location in 2025.

Exhibitor Registration Opens for K 2025

| Plastics Technology

Exhibitor registration for the triennial event, which will take place Oct. 8-15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany, is open with a reservation deadline of May 31, 2024.

Mecanizado completo: innovación para una producción sostenible

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El futuro de la manufactura de componentes metálicos está en la sostenibilidad y eficiencia. Los proveedores del sector le apuntan a soluciones y tecnologías de mecanizado completo para optimizar procesos      

Herramientas de corte para el torneado vertical

Russ Willcutt | Modern Machine Shop México

Explore tendencias en herramientas de corte para tornos verticales CNC, esenciales para optimizar el mecanizado de materiales complejos.

Verisurf Announces Software-Integrated CMM Sales Platform

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The platforms enables customers to source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software.

Engineered Shaped Ceramic Grain for Better Grinding

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

RazorStar fiber discs, quick-change discs and belts offer high performance in tough grinding applications.

Resina reciclada de Alpla México permite hasta 87 % menos emisiones

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

A través de las plantas de producción IMER y Alpla Recycling Toluca, Alpla México reduce emisiones de carbono en sus resinas recicladas.

Congratulations, You’re a Vice-President

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

New title. Heightened respect from others. What else changes? Almost everything.  

Updated ED-XRF Analysis

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The latest spectrometers from Spectro Analytical Instruments feature upgrades including improved spectra handling for increased screening method accuracy.

A No/Low-Cost Solution to Employee Retention

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Studies show a little employee recognition goes a long way. Here are the 5Ws to consider for success.

Sujeción de piezas pequeñas mejora el trabajo con husillos secundarios

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop México

Un proceso de rectificado patentado y la aplicación de la fuerza de sujeción exactamente donde se necesita aseguran una sujeción segura y concéntrica con un sistema de pinza que puede ajustarse a todos los tornos de un taller.

Unidad de recolección de polvo metálico totalmente automatizada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La unidad de recolección de polvo metálico Solukon ofrece un manejo de materiales sencillo y seguro.

With Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM), Cooling Technology Is Advancing by Degrees

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

San Diego-based Fabric8Labs is applying electroplating chemistries and DLP-style machines to 3D print cold plates for the semiconductor industry in pure copper. These complex geometries combined with the rise of liquid cooling systems promise significant improvements for thermal management.
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Top 10 Markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion | #5 T-Shirt Bags

| Plastics Technology

Editorial director Jim Callari continues his conversation with Mastio & Co. President Kevin Huntsman, on the largest markets for Polyethylene Film Extrusion. Next on the countdown of the largest markets for polyethylene film extrusion is t-shirt bags.

Resynergi Raises $6.4 Million to Scale Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis

| Plastics Technology

Resynergi funding round was co-led by Transitions First and Lummus Technology.

Yura EVC invierte 46.2 millones de dólares en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

Ubicada en el municipio de Torreón, Coahuila, la planta de la empresa Yura EVC producirá componentes para vehículos eléctricos.

Claves en el desbarbado de agujeros cruzados

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop México

Comparativa detallada entre herramientas neumáticas y mecánicas en el desbarbado con énfasis en la eficiencia y precisión para aplicaciones industriales.

Recycling Report Describes Status of Material Recovery From Consumers

| Plastics Technology

State-level data in the 2024 State of Recycling Report enables comparison of collection strategies.

Supernal debuts S-A2 eVTOL aircraft concept

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

V-tail, five-passenger aircraft builds on the vison of the S-A1, designed with a priority on safety and a focus on sustainability.

Heated Nippers Enable More Efficient Degating, Plastic Part Cutting

| MoldMaking Technology

Mouldpro heavy-duty heated nippers offered by Globeius Inc. are sturdy and easy to handle for crack-free cutting and trimming post-molding.

Hexagon Purus extends agreement for hydrogen distribution systems, raises 1 billion NOK

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Agreement with green hydrogen producer extended for 2024, investment will support ongoing global capacity expansions including CFRP cylinder production.