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Open Mind Software Streamlines Five-Axis Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: HyperMill 2025’s five-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the entire tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements.
APWorks, Equispheres Collaborate on Scalmalloy Production for AM
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Equispheres will provide a secure North American supply chain for Scalmalloy powder optimized for additive manufacturing.
Play Set Companies Find Optimal Corrosion Resistance in Powder
| Products Finishing
These two recreational equipment manufacturers were tired of playing around with coatings that weren’t holding up to intense corrosive environments in coastal climates.
Overcoming Drying Hopper Ambient Air Leaks
| Plastics Technology
Consider using a compressed-air-operated discharge valve. This provides a positive seal when it closes and ensures that no wet ambient air seeps into the drying hopper.
Sumitomo Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.
Cosmética circular: FANCL lanza línea con envases sostenibles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La marca japonesa FANCL presenta “toiro”, una línea de cuidado de la piel con envases reutilizables hechos de Tritan, de Eastman, en una apuesta por la belleza circular.
Partnership Aims to Tariff-Proof Manufacturing for US OEMs
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Fictiv and EVCO Plastics have created a partnership to deliver end-to-end injection molding supply chain solutions.
AM’s Best Applications Involve Products and Companies That Could Not Exist Without It
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Through the products that could be made no other way, AM levels up — enabling new solutions and new companies providing them. Many recent articles showcase companies realizing something new thanks to additive manufacturing.
From Shop Floor to Show Floor: PMTS 2025 Delivers
| Production Machining
PMTS’ record-setting event builds excitement for its return in 2027.
SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
Komaspec inaugura planta de producción en Chihuahua
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva planta de Komaspec, ubicada en Ciudad Juárez, atenderá a los clientes de la empresa en Estados Unidos y Canadá.
Lanxess concreta venta de Urethane Systems a UBE Corporation
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alemana Lanxess vendió su unidad de Urethane Systems por 500 millones de euros a la japonesa UBE, como parte de su estrategia para reducir deuda y enfocar su portafolio.
AkzoNobel, IPG Photonics Bring Laser Curing to Powder Coatings
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
The partnership, to directly benefit EMEA customers, will apply IPG’s selective heating process to Interpon coating formulations as a more energy-efficient curing method.
New in 2025: Additive Manufacturing Machines and Hardware
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
A roundup of recent machine and technology releases on Additive Manufacturing.
The Benefits of Investing in Sinker EDM Training
| MoldMaking Technology
Beyond technology upgrades, mold builders can boost cost savings, productivity and quality by prioritizing operator training in two key areas.
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Firefly Aerospace to develop CMC rocket engine nozzle extension
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Contracted by the AFRL, Firefly will use its expertise to design, build and test a composite-based nozzle extension to reduce costs, improve performance and accelerate rocket engine production.
ACMA announces PCR publication for platforms, stairways
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Product category rule (PCR) provides guidance to builders and architects preparing LCAs and EDPS for platforms and stairways made from FRP composites, steel and more.
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Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.
GWEC launches 2025 global wind report
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Despite a year of headwinds, 2024 still enjoyed another record year of wind energy installation globally. Even so, the Global Wind Energy Council report offers a data-led roadmap to triple growth and meet COP28 targets.
Haddy opens LFAM microfactory in Florida for localized, agile composite parts production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CEAD helped Haddy inaugurate the AI-powered microfactory complete with eight Flexbot robotic systems for end-to-end 3D printing and 16-times production capacity.
Shrink Fit Device Technology Engineered for Accuracy
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Eastec 2025: Platinum Tooling distributes Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology, including standard and custom shrink-fit toolholders with various connections, including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions.
Software Suite Creates Integrated Workflows for Optimizing Moldmaking
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
Eastec 2025: The HxGN Mould and Die Suite includes VISI, WORNC, NCSIMUL and datanomix tools to provide an integrated workflow from design/engineering to manufacturing and automation.