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Index remains in expansion territory despite uncertainties
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
The composites market saw a slight decline in the index, component and future business results but maintained a positive reading overall.
Moldmaking Index Continues Strong 2025 with 52.4 in March
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Six consecutive months of improving results push moldmaking market further into expansion.
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Little Change in Finishing Index's March Results
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
The finishing market remained in expansion with a reading nearly identical to February.
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Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.
The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.
"Fused Strand Deposition" (FSD) Process Enabling 3D Printed PEEK Spine Implants
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturer Curiteva is now in production with two families of spine implants made from polyether ether ketone (PEEK) that are 3D printed using a proprietary process that stretches the filament while extruding to improve crystallization and strength.
Polymer Showdown — PPO vs. PA66: May the Best Material Win
| Plastics Technology
Second in a series, an expert from plastics engineering consultancy The Madison Group pits leading thermoplastics against each other to see how they differ in processing characteristics, chemical resistance, thermal and mechanical performance, and more.
Kyocera Precision Tools Publishes Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog showcases the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications.
Sames Announces Regional Manager for Central Canada
| Products Finishing
Kyler Hubner has been promoted to support this role with his dedication and commitment to driving success.
Kyocera Precision Tools Publishes Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog showcases the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications.
Haimer optimiza la estabilidad en torneado con sus portaherramientas de ajuste térmico
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La tecnología de sujeción por contracción térmica reduce la vibración y mejora la precisión en operaciones de torneado.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #124: Innovative Coatings for (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems
| Products Finishing
This report introduces the project on the development of innovative coatings for the hybrid manufacturing of micro-scale technical and tooling systems and outlines the work to be undertaken.
Why Mold Builders Should Consider Barrel Cutters and Lens Tools If They Haven’t Before
| MoldMaking Technology
Reduce machining cycle times and improve surface finishes of cavity and core work with barrel cutters and lens tools.
SAMPE UK & Ireland calls for entrants to YES Seminar Competition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Postgraduate students from U.K. and Ireland universities are invited to submit entries to showcase their technical research by April 25, 2025.
Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.
Airtech acquires Kimya assets, extends AM filament capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.
Demgy Group grows aircraft interior expertise with Tool-Gauge acquisition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Tool-Gauge, a key U.S. supplier of unreinforced and reinforced plastic components and subassemblies for Boeing and Airbus, adds to Demgy Group’s global footprint.
Tremonia Mobility delivers efficient, sustainable composite minibuses with Siemens Xcelerator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Minibus manufacturer adopts Siemens Xcelerator to advance electrification, improving design cycle speed by 20% and design adjustment speed by 30%.
ÉireComposites, University of Galway launch R3WIND project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Renewable energy initiative will design, develop and demonstrate novel repair and recycling techniques of onshore and offshore wind blades using sustainable manufacturing processes.
JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
California startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
Integris to provide composite ballistic protection for Type 45 vessels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Integris Composites enters its fourth decade serving aerospace OEMs and defense contractors globally for critical defense systems.
Firefly awarded DOD contract for responsive on-orbit mission
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mission will use Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft vehicle, supported by proven avionics, composite structures and propulsion systems, to perform on-demand orbital maneuvers and space domain awareness.