Poll: If you could bring back any MMT column/series from the past 25 years, which one would you pick?

Dillon ofrece mordazas de aluminio extruido

Fabricadas en aluminio extruido 6061, las mordazas Pie Jaws de Dillon Manufacturing son más fuertes que las mordazas de aluminio fundido.

CW Top Shops 2022: Recognizing composites industry leaders

The highest-performing facilities from the 2022 CW Top Shops benchmarking survey share insights about business growth, overcoming labor shortages, sustainability best practices and more.

Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics

The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.    

AnalySwift sponsors SAMPE 2023 Student Bridge and Fuselage Contests

The annual competitions offer students the opportunity to design, build and test composite structures with free access to VABs and SwiftComp composite simulation software.  

Belzona opens fifth European SuperWrap Training Centre

Global training facilities provide intensive, first-class installer and supervisor training for proper use and application of Belzona composite pipe and tank repair systems.  
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EUVAM project investigates energy-efficient UV process for composites curing

University of Stuttgart researchers intend to develop flexible, highly productive and digitally controllable manufacturing approach for small urban vehicle production.  

Next Chapter Manufacturing Expands Into Medical Industry, Initiates NXCMED

Additive surgical company will deliver surgical device solutions, such as implants and complex surgical devices, through disruptive design and 3D printing technologies.  

Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Cleans all Mold Sizes

Fisa North America brings nonabrasive cleaning to the mold maintenance forefront, removing oil, grease, colorants, gassing and more in as little as 20 minutes.  

The Pursuit for Equilibrium

Fiona Lawler, Associate Editor, Additive Manufacturing, Gardner Business Media, discuses the importance of implementing balance in all aspects of life in order to find new opportunities.

Interior Department proposes first offshore wind sale in Gulf of Mexico

Proposed lease stipulations would prioritize workforce training, domestic supply chain development, fishery protection and community engagement.  

ANIQ-CIPRES y UAM Azcapotzalco presentan estudio de residuos plásticos

La ANIQ y la academia presentaron los resultados de un estudio que busca sumar esfuerzos en la solución del manejo de los residuos plásticos en la Ciudad de México.

My/Mine Our/Ours — A Reflection on Pronouns

When we use possessive pronouns in reference to others, we imply subconscious ownership, possession or superiority. When we choose these pronouns, two things happen.

BMW anuncia inversión para fabricar autos eléctricos en México

Además de la inversión en electromovilidad, la nueva planta de BMW vendrá acompañada de siete empresas de proveeduría directa.

Flow Waterjet Announces Promotion of New President

Brian Sherick will lead the company in strategic and operational management.

Kennametal amplía su plataforma modular de taladrado

El nuevo inserto de Kennametal, KenTip FS GTP, utiliza la tecnología patentada GoDrill.

Research Suggests Path From Waste Plastics to High Value Composites

Flash joule heating could enable upcycling of waste plastic to carbon nanomaterials.

Importación de herramientas de fresado crece en 2022

Según datos del Banco de México, en 2022 el valor de la importación de herramientas de fresado aumento 12.28 % comparado con 2021.

Concept Sneaker Boasts One-Piece 3D Printed TPU Construction

The Reebok x Botter Concept Sneaker Engineered by HP premiered at Paris Fashion Week, hinting at manufacturing possibilities for the future of footwear.

Paperless Parts Moves Headquarters, Hires Two New Executives

The new location more than triples the company’s footprint.

Industrial Cobot Offers Speed, Accuracy, Safety

ABB says its Swifit CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot (cobot) is six times faster and five times more precise than other robots in its class.
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JTEKT Launches New Series of HMCs

The  new FH5000 series machines include a 500-mm table capable of handling 1,000-kg loads.