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How Vacuum Drying Is Revolutionizing Plastics Processing
| Plastics Technology
Maguire's ULTRA drying technology uses a compact design for faster processing and reduced energy consumption.
How Beehive Industries Is Applying Additive to Small Turbine Engines
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Beehive Industries was recently awarded $12.4M to develop low-cost small expendable turbine (SET) engines for uncrewed aerial applications. The contract builds on the company’s successful development of a 500-lb demonstrator engine which depends on additive manufacturing for its production.
MPM’s Second Act: Keeping Injection Molding, Moldmaking in the Midwest
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Larry Austin’s 35 years at a highly successful injection molding company inform much of what he does and doesn’t want in his second act in plastics owning an injection molding company.
Dillon Soft Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Dillon chuck jaws perform as a standard workholding component for turned or bored parts.
Engel Establishes Spanish Subsidiary
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Engel has established a subsidiary in Spain via the acquisition of its long-standing Barcelona-based partner: Roegele S.A.
Máquina de rectificado Schütte 335Linear: precisión y eficiencia en menor tiempo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Schütte Corp. presenta la 335Linear, una rectificadora universal de cinco ejes con software avanzado, diseñada para producir herramientas y piezas con alta precisión y reducir los tiempos de ciclo.
Ultralight PET Preform Design
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Factor 101 design created by KHS and Husky uses just 5.89 g of material to hold 591 mL of product — equivalent to a 20-ounce water bottle.
AESF Heritage Paper: The 30th William Blum Lecture - A Scientific Approach to Chromium Plating (1989)
| Products Finishing
This article is a republication of the 30th William Blum Lecture, presented at the 76th AESF Annual Convention, SUR/FIN 1989, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Exel Composites supports resilience of biomimetic hydrokinetic system by EEL Energy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Exel adapted carbon fiber profiles originally designed for wind turbines to meet the low-drag, high-flexibility and long-term fatigue performance demands of this renewable energy system’s nature-inspired membrane.
Hexagon Agility reaches milestone with additional orders supporting X15-N natural gas trucks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional natural gas fuel system orders at a value of $4.3 million include more than 20 Class 8 fleets.
Joby flies two eVTOL aircraft simultaneously in testing milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The latest in the company’s flight testing program targets certification testing acceleration and support of its passenger-carrying goals by 2026.
MVP, Composites One grow partnership into Mexico
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Customers in Mexico will gain direct access to equipment, services, technical knowledge and reliable delivery brought by both companies.
Swinburne highlights composites and Industry 4.0 activities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Swinburne University of Technology’s facilities and research expertise have attained milestone developments in a UAV wingbox, customized carbon fiber components, digital manufacturing and 3D printing.
AMBA Conference 2025 Delivers An Unforgettable Experience
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The AMBA wrapped another annual conference on May 9, 2025, with nearly 200 mold manufacturing professionals gathered for three days of impactful education, connection and industry inspiration.
Preventive Maintenance Cleaning System Offers Added Safety Improvements
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The iD Additives’ Eco-Pro Mold Cleaning System now features stainless steel fittings and pressure regulators to help users maintain clean water lines in injection molds in order to achieve optimal cooling efficiency and turbulent flow.
Front-End Mold Simulation Software Simplifies and Streamlines Design
Fiona Lawler | Plastics Technology
SimForm by Maya HTT highlights its front-end mold simulation software as a solution for mold designers and tooling managers.
In-Machine Probing Possibilities for VTLs
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A manufacturer of vertical turning centers uses a “push/pull” optoelectronic probe with custom bracket to enable its machines to perform effective, in-process measurement of shafts and related automotive components.
Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.
Rectificado: guía técnica del proceso de mecanizado por abrasión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Guía técnica sobre el proceso de rectificado, sus tipos, aplicaciones industriales y factores que influyen en su eficacia. Incluye criterios para elegir el tipo adecuado según la forma de la pieza, el material y los requisitos de precisión.
AkzoNobel Introduces Interpon Dual Coat Powder Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Dual Coat is a zinc-free and BPA label-free powder coating system capable of withstanding the rigorous demands of springs and other essential automotive components.
Seis estrategias que promueve la industria de autopartes
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Aprovechar el nearshoring, cumplir reglas del T-MEC, fortalecer la integración regional, diversificar los proveedores, invertir en innovación y monitorear cambios regulatorios son las estrategias que plantea INA.
Operation Clean Sweep refuerza acciones para evitar fuga de pellets
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El Informe 2024 de OCS muestra avances en prevención de fuga de pellets plásticos, con mayor cobertura industrial y nuevas medidas de transparencia.