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Tom Beard, Cool Dude.
| GROW
I have a few less work-related tales about Tom Beard. In January 1992, Bill
and I had our first official date, outside of co-worker social events. Bill was
hired in July of 1991 after interning a few summers at Gardner. I invited him
to the Warren Zevon concert (yup, Werewolves of London) at Bogart’s music
venue on Vine in Clifton (unaware to any of our GBM co-workers at the time,
sneaky!) We entered Bogart’s, looking for a table when low and behold, who
was there that evening, but Tom & Sue Beard and Robin Bergstrom
(past editor of Automotive Manufacturing). Busted!! Tom was his usual
friendly and cool self, and invited us to join them at their table. Knowing
Tom, he probably didn’t think anything of it and just assumed a couple of
co-workers were out together to enjoy some great music. Cool dude!
Nordson, Fimic Announce 'Enhanced' Partnership
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Details of partnership to be divulged at K 2025.
Heule Drills Maintain Precise Results at High Feed Rates
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: DCC tooling is designed to drill and chamfer both sides of the workpiece in a single operation without turning the workpiece or changing tooling.
Could Your New Entry-Level Employee be your Next CEO?
| Production Machining
Leadership exposure and training is best served early and often.
#workforcedevelopment
Sirmax reporta éxito de película agrícola biodegradable BioComp
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Sirmax y la Universidad de Turín demuestran que BioComp controla la maleza sin afectar el rendimiento y reduce microplásticos en suelos agrícolas.
Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.
Greenleaf Acquires Ceramic Cutting Tools Manufacturer
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The acquisition of Haydale Ceramic Technologies increases Greenleaf’s capacity for producing precision-ground tools for customers across aerospace, automotive, energy and other high-performance industries.
Mastering Mold Design: A 4-Part Series for the Next Generation
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
This new series explores four critical areas of mold design to help educate moldmaking professionals and ensure production success.
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Pic of the Week: Hollow Composite Structures via 3D Printed Tooling
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
This week, topology optimization and a water-soluble, 3D printable material enable tubular composites fabrication.
Hufschmied, CMS open up advanced materials machining potential
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical partnership combining cutting tool technology and CNC machining will open up new possibilities for comprehensive process efficiency, quality and sustainability for composite materials and engineered plastics.
Kent continues pultrusion legacy under new leadership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Michael Pollard is shifting ownership of Kent Automation and Kent Pultrusion to Sean Robbins to support the company’s sustained growth and future development.
Cambium launches ApexShield 1000 resin to ramp up C/C composite part production speed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-temperature matrix system for aerospace manufacturers reduces hypersonic composite parts fabrication by 70-80%.
The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.
Lockheed Martin completes Orion development for Artemis II
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Upgraded composite spacecraft has been delivered to NASA for final preparations for the 2026 launch that, unlike the Artemis I mission, will be crewed.
Vertical Integration, Automation Helping 3D Printed Spine Implant Manufacturer Scale Production
Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop
How did a leading spine implant manufacturer leverage 3D printing to compete on cost with CNC machining? Learn how advanced additive manufacturing techniques are redefining material efficiency and geometric complexity in medical devices.
Braskem y Fitesa presentan polietileno de base biológica
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Braskem y Fitesa desarrollan una gama de HDPE I’m green, derivado de caña de azúcar, con mayor estabilidad y resistencia para aplicaciones de no tejidos en la industria sanitaria.
México: la apuesta por una mayor productividad en los sectores exportadores
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con un informe de BBVA Research, la política industrial en México debe mantener como uno de sus principales objetivos aumentar el porcentaje de exportaciones realizadas a través del T-MEC.
Aumenta el indicador de la actividad industrial de la fabricación de productos metálicos
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El subsector de Fabricación de productos metálicos presentó un crecimiento de 3.8 % comparado con el mismo mes de 2024, con cifras originales.
Crushing Lattices to Feed An AI Model
| Additive Manufacturing
Why deliberately destroy 3D printed lattice structures? Software developer Vixiv is doing it to inform its AI, making lattice designs faster and less complicated to access.
Centro de mecanizado vertical CPV-1050B: versatilidad y alto rendimiento
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Pyramid Rebuild and Machine presenta el centro de mecanizado vertical con alta capacidad de corte en materiales ferrosos y exóticos, Campro CPV-1050B.
CompositesWorld introduces new column: Startups and Investors
| CompositesWorld
Welcome to an exploration of how startup and investor ecosystems around the globe are shaping the future of composites.
DePoly to Launch Demonstration PET Recycling Facility
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Polyester recycling technology will produce feedstocks for production of new plastic.