Fibre Glast achieves AS9120B certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites distributor demonstrates compliance with rigorous aerospace, aviation and defense quality standards in addition to its existing ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Eric Hein joins NIAR as director of strategy, product development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eric Hein, a veteran of more than 20 years in aerospace and defense with leadership positions held at Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna and Boeing, will lead strategic planning and product development initiatives.

Beta Alia aircraft flight kicks off Test Arena operations in Norway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Demonstration eVTOL flights through the Test Arena established by Avinor and CAA Norway are designed to evaluate use cases and routes for zero- and low-emission aviation in the Nordic region.

CEAD hybrid LFAM opens ways for KCL bio-based 3D printing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership achieves compatibility of large-format additive manufacturing with KCL’s Formi biocomposite granules, building sustainable production options.

RWC completes prototype radome using Renegade NCAMP-certified composite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Completed prototype for Georgian Aerospace uses a low-dielectric epoxy prepreg on quartz fabric, which has passed radio frequency testing with results equivalent to traditionally higher-cost, low-dielectric matrix options.

Amanda Nummy gives fourth keynote at SPE ACCE 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Senior polymer engineer at Hyundai Automotive Technical Center Inc. will analyze strategies for balancing objectives in automotive composites design.

CAD Tool Leverages AI to Improve Critical Tasks in Moldmaking

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Cimatron highlights its CAD-AI, a tool designed to transform CAD analysis and toolmaking by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning for feature detection.  

Umicore Platinum Electrolyte Enhances Medical Technology Applications

| Products Finishing

Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions introduces Platuna PT, a high-purity platinum coating designed for optimal performance in implants, sensors and other medical instruments.

AI and Tiebarless Debuts for Engel

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The latest generation of its electric tiebarless victory injection molding machines, inject AI process assistance and AI-powered machine support via its e-connect portal, will debut at K 2025.

Alpek optimiza su red y cierra planta en Estados Unidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La instalación con capacidad de 170,000 toneladas dejó de operar el 31 de julio, en línea con las metas de eficiencia y sostenibilidad de Alpek.

Procedimiento para calibrar calibradores y vernier digital

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

En manufactura, la calibración de calibradores digitales y vernier garantiza mediciones precisas y conformidad con estándares. Este artículo incorpora una tabla de verificación y un checklist, junto con la descripción de herramientas, bloques patrón y técnicas para reducir errores.

Automatización sin gabinete con control CNC en Linux

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Beckhoff presenta el sistema MX y soluciones compactas para automatización modular y control basado en PC.

Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

New players proliferate, increasing CMC materials and manufacturing capacity, novel processes and automation to meet demand for higher part volumes and performance.

Ariston invertirá 150 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa, de capital italiano, producirá calentadores de agua, tanto de gas como eléctricos, y se centrará en abastecer a los mercados de Estados Unidos y Canadá.

Cómo optimizar producción y calidad con mecanizado en cinco ejes

| Modern Machine Shop México

El mecanizado en cinco ejes permite orientar la herramienta en múltiples direcciones, accediendo a varias caras en una sola fijación. Frente al mecanizado en tres ejes, reduce reposicionamientos, errores y tiempos muertos. Su aplicación en piezas y moldes mejora el acabado, la precisión y la productividad, compensando rápidamente la inversión inicial.

Level Up Your Moldmaking With AI

| MoldMaking Technology

AI-powered technologies, including feature detection, improve moldmaking efficiency and accuracy, enabling experts to focus on innovation.

Control térmico multizona: Yudo presenta el CW663 en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El CW663 permite gestionar hasta 72 zonas independientes con alta precisión térmica, ideal para procesos complejos de moldeo por inyección.

Zinc Passivate With Sealers Versus Zinc Flake

| Products Finishing

Kenny Deaton of Pavco Inc. offers guidance for choosing between zinc passivate with sealers and zinc flake coating. 

Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes: criterios técnicos de selección

| Modern Machine Shop México

Seleccionar un centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes requiere evaluar orientación, tipo de cabezal, material y exigencias de mecanizado. Los horizontales ofrecen rigidez para aceros y titanio, mientras que los verticales aportan agilidad en piezas pequeñas. Cabezales Trunnion o giratorios permiten adaptar la máquina a necesidades de precisión, acabado y evacuación de virutas.

EOS and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement to Launch Metal AM Master Class

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The Additive Minds Academy, in partnership with NASA, to help expand access to industrial 3D printing through technical knowledge and practical skills.

Arburg's K Focus: Sustainability, Digitalization, Automation

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

With some debuts still under wraps at press time, Arburg says attendees will find answers to pressing questions around sustainability, digitalization and automation at its K 2025 booth. 

Emuge-Franken End Mills Provide High Metal Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

TiNox-Cut VAR end mills are designed for hard-to-cut materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys.