Generative Orthoses Project to Reshape Orthopedic Care

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, SLS and Windform GT fiberglass materials.

High-Production Multitasking Becoming More Flexible

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Rotary transfer machines remain well-suited for high-volume production, but are now more accommodating to smaller batch sizes.

Unique Plating Shop Succeeds in a Challenging Location

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Despite the increasing costs of staying in business and the slowing economy, Denver Metal Finishing succeeds as the sole automated zinc plating shop in Colorado, when many manufacturers in the state have shuttered their doors.
#economics

Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.

Heineken México presenta avances en sustentabilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Informe 2024 de Heineken México destaca logros en agua, energía renovable, economía circular, equidad de género y consumo responsable en todo el país.

LK Metrology CMMs Enable Repeatable Inspection of Bulky Workpieces

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The bridge-type Altera SF models feature large measuring volumes that enable bulky workpieces to be inspected near where they are produced, while the extra capacity affords more operational flexibility.

Impresión 3D de gran formato para fabricación de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La serie RM40, de Compound Dynamics, ofrece una mayor capacidad de construcción y precisión tipo CNC en la fabricación de piezas de gran escala.

Parts2clean 2025 Trade Fair Highlights Advanced Component Cleaning Solutions

| Products Finishing

Parts2clean 2025, held at Stuttgart Exhibition Center in Germany, addresses stricter cleanliness specifications and cost-effective industrial cleaning technologies.

Tailored thermal treatment systems for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Muenstermann’s custom-engineered convection- and radiation-based drying and heat treatment systems are engineered with efficiency and sustainability in mind.

Novel Profile Cooling Technology Promises Big Output Boost

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Aimed at complex profiles such as PVC lineals, retrofittable system adds turbulent cooling to calibrator to boost output by 25-50%.  

Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine

| CompositesWorld

Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.

How to Design a Mold with Additive Tooling

| MoldMaking Technology

Designing molds with additive tooling implementation in mind requires blending traditional mold standards with innovative new ideas of what is possible to push the limits of mold performance.

IACMI celebrates 10th anniversary at Members Meeting

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Event in Dayton recapped the Institute’s successes, set future goals, celebrated the retirement of COO Dale Brosius and more.
#workforcedevelopment

REGEN recycling project is selected by European Defense Agency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recycler Uplift360 along with its three partners will play a critical role in innovating the recovery and reuse of continuous aramid fibers to drive composites circularity in defense.

Otto Aviation launches Phantom 3500 business jet with all-composite airframe from Leonardo

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Promising 60% less fuel burn and 90% less emissions using SAF, the super-laminar flow design with windowless fuselage will be built using RTM in Florida facility with certification slated for 2030.

Greenlander, Boxmanufaktur partnership expands natural fiber composites to customized vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boxmanufaktur builds up production capacity to support Greenlander Sherpa camper development, which will be made available for the Iveco Daily and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

Swancor supports NTHU Racing Team’s Formula Student 2025 race car

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber wheel rims development, as well as access to Swancor’s production equipment and fabrication expertise, lightweights NTHU vehicle in time for international Formula Student competitions.

NCC backs U.K. Industrial Strategy for industry innovation scale-up

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.K. government’s recently published economic approach aims to remove barriers and set a clear path toward growth opportunities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, defense and AI.

Clean Aviation Pax Cabin Demonstrator uses biocomposites to cut weight, environmental impact

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Full-scale regional aircraft fuselage equipped with cabin structures and systems demonstrates next-gen interiors to TRL 6 with successful FST, noise and vibration testing performance.

OceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.

Solid Carbide Small-Diameter Endmills, AH8005 Grade Boost Ultrafine High-Precision Machining

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Tungaloy’s small-diameter end mills and high-performance AH8005 grade enhance machining efficiency and stability in a broad spectrum of applications.

INA, Codeso Sonora y Foxconn impulsan la manufactura de baterías en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes, Codeso Sonora y Foxconn buscan impulsar la transformación hacia la movilidad eléctrica.