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Wittmann México impulsa el izaje seguro en plantas de inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Wittmann México muestra en Meximold 2025 su línea de componentes de izaje para moldes de inyección, centrada en reducir riesgos y mejorar eficiencia.
Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — New Method To Find Optimum Plastic Flow Rates: Part 2
| Plastics Technology
Explore the use of the injection unit velocity capability, which determines a machine’s injection speed linearity to find optimum flow rates, and proposes a second method.
WM Thermformers Feature Enhanced Controls, Efficient Parts-Handling Systems
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Both machines allow formers to use existing tooling.
Workholding, ESOPs and AMRs: Building Midwest Job Shop Success
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
A to Z Machine’s True North mission statement defines an aim to become the best employer and supplier in the region. But what policies and technologies support this mission? From AMRs to Zero Point clamping, find out below.
A Bit About What Korn Learned at Horn
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Last May, Germany’s Paul Horn GmbH opened its doors to approximately 3,300 visitors from 33 countries. See some of what I discovered there relative to the company’s new cutting tool technology, its manufacturing capabilities and its culture.
Survey of Mechanisms of Adhesion of Electrodeposited Metal Coatings to Plastic Surfaces
| Products Finishing
This paper considers adhesion of metal coatings to plastic surfaces, exploring the ways in which different types of etching mechanisms achieve different substrate modifications, and thus different bonding capabilities.
Joby preps conforming aircraft for TIA flight testing, acquires Blade Air Mobility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Joby Aviation is advancing toward FAA certification of its electric eVTOL aircraft while acquiring Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business to accelerate commercialization and expand operations in the U.S. and Europe.
KraussMaffei CFP technology enhances glass fiber processing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Patented screw geometry and the ability to separately dose glass fibers and PP into the injection molding machine reduces material cost by 30%, enables consistent quality and flexibility.
Metal Powder Works Sells Expeditionary DirectPowder Unit To the US Navy
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The MPW DirectPowder system enables the conversion of standard metal bar stock into uniform, precise metal powders.
Norsepower secures full-fleet rotor sail commitments
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite wind propulsion technologies will support a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers, as well as six newbuild tankers.
Beyond Gravity composites, space instruments power European MetOp weather satellites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The first in six new satellites named MetOp-Second Generation is scheduled for launch mid-August 2025 to help precisely monitor Earth’s weather, climate and atmospheric conditions.
Women in Manufacturing presents 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women welcomes 12 women leaders who have championed manufacturing in their careers.
Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace complete suborbital spaceplane surveillance test flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First demonstration of space domain awareness (SDA) services using a rapidly deployable spaceplane like the composite Aurora creates promise for affordable, flexible access to VLEO.
AI Increases Efficiency for CAM Programming
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Cam-Tool, CAD/CAM software from CGS North America pairs its existing, powerful templates with a new, user-driven AI technology, to increase efficiency and adaptability for CAM programming.
Kennametal Tooling System Provides Effective Machining at High Speeds
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
BTKV30 is a tooling system designed specifically for small-parts machining in industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.
Refining the Handoff Between the CAM Program and the Real-World Process
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Despite the best intentions in the virtual world, the manufacturing process is limited to what survives the handoff from screen to spindle.
In the News: Tronosjet Qualifies LPBF Class 1 Aerospace Bracket
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Canadian aircraft service provider Tronosjet Manufacturing worked with Renishaw to clear a 3D printed critical pulley bracket through the FAA. Point of interest: The new titanium bracket is five times stronger than the magnesium casting it replaces.
Aranceles no frenan operaciones de plantas armadoras en México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Ante la incertidumbre generada por nuevos aranceles, la industria automotriz mexicana no ha reportado cierres de plantas armadoras, según la INA. El sector mantiene su dinamismo, con nuevas inversiones como las de Nissan, aunque enfrenta un panorama complejo a corto plazo.
Urma presenta cabezal de fresado MX boronite con insertos CBN
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EMO: La herramienta, diseñada para mecanizar aceros endurecidos y fundiciones a alta velocidad, mantiene precisión dimensional y rigidez estructural.
Paques Caleyda Biodegradable PHA From Organic Feedstocks
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Startup presenting natural PHA from waste streams.
Inoex Displaying Radar-Based Measuring System for Corrugated Pipe
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Inoex will be displaying a range of radar-based measurement systems for extrusion and other processes at K 2025.
Beckhoff Automation Platform Expands Modularity
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up possibilities for larger machines with complex control requirements.