Acciona 2024 results show record turnover, overall business division improvements
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acciona closed out 2024 with €422 million in profit, record turnover of €19.19 billion and robust evolution in its Infrastructure, Acciona Energía and Nordex businesses.
Reinforce 3D receives €1.2 million investment to support 2025 growth plans
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Production, R&D team and strategic market expansion will scale up the company’s continuous carbon fiber injection technology, composite capabilities.
iSwiss Collet Protects Sensitive Parts During Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The Gold Wave Collet product line is designed to prevent scratching and help preserve the finish of sensitive parts.
Teijin Carbon introduces 36K intermediate modulus carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
High-tensile, high-performance material option is well-suited for demanding applications like pressure vessels.
Industrywide Survey Examines Manufacturers’ Reshoring Decisions
| Plastics Technology
The Reshoring Initiative, in collaboration with Regions Recruiting, is calling on all OEMs, contract manufacturers and distributors to take part in the survey, which is open through March 15.
Molding Machine Maintenance Matters
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
At PTXPO 2025, a focused workshop featuring industry experts will share best practices in molding machine maintenance.
Descaling Systems Eradicate Debris in Cooling Passages and Water Lines
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Distributed by PCS Company, Goodway portable descaling units remove scale, mineral, rust and grime from cooling passages and water lines, which can be within hot runner systems and injection or die cast molds.
Speedgrip Chuck Systems Provide Reliable Workholding Changeovers
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Speedgrip Chuck Co.’s NDS Quick-Change Mandrel, QCR Quick-Change Receiver and CSC Contactless Stroke Control systems are designed to streamline workholding changeovers.
Advantage Engineering exhibe enfriadores portátiles en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Advantage Engineering presenta su línea de unidades portátiles de enfriamiento de agua, diseñadas para eficiencia en diversas aplicaciones industriales.
PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 3 of 4: Check Out the Latest Technology for Moldmakers
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Discover some of the latest moldmaking technologies awaiting you at PTXPO 2025. Here are some quick snapshots of the moldmaking solutions, products, technologies and services you’ll see at the show which can help you grow your business.
Adaptadores de herramientas en máquinas CNC de cinco ejes
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México
Las máquinas-herramienta de cinco ejes permiten el mecanizado complejo de piezas en una sola operación, combinando desplazamientos lineales en XYZ con rotaciones en los ejes A o B; sin embargo, el torneado en estas máquinas puede afectar negativamente los rodamientos del husillo. Para abordar este desafío, Burkhardt + Weber ha desarrollado la línea MCT, que incorpora un adaptador de herramientas para torneado, un sistema de control de balance y aislamiento térmico.
Workshop Addresses How to Injection Mold Bioplastics
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
As demand for bioplastics in products molded from traditional materials grows, injection molders are learning the class of materials presents some unique challenges.
¿Cuáles son las estrategias de la industria mexicana ante los aranceles?
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Cámaras industriales, asociaciones, organismos empresariales y el Gobierno de México coinciden en que la industria mexicana debe abordar estrategias ante el escenario de tarifas arancelarias.
Star CNC Swiss-Type Lathe Features Twin-Thread Whirling Unit
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The SD-26 Type S employs a gate-shaped gang-style tool post including two B-axis stations, which are capable of programmable simultaneous five-axis control.
Industry alliance targets closed-loop circularity for nautical construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Six partners will deliver a composites circularity model from recycled waste to final boat production as a jumping off point for industries beyond marine.
Powder Coating Week 2025 Offers Industry Education, Networking
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Learn from industry experts and explore the latest technologies at PCI’s Powder Coating Week in Orlando, April 14-16.
High-tension, vertical filament winding enables affordable flywheel energy storage system
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
French startup Energiestro’s prototype solar energy flywheel-based storage system aims to reduce costs with glass fiber composites and prestressed concrete.
PLASTICS advierte sobre el impacto de los nuevos aranceles
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
PLASTICS insta a estrategias comerciales equilibradas tras la imposición de aranceles que podrían afectar empleos e innovación en EE. UU.
Haimer lanza Panther Mill para máximo rendimiento en acero
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Panther Mill, de Haimer, combina precisión, potencia y durabilidad para mecanizado de acero.
Mastercam Expands CAM Ecosystem With Acquisitions
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik announces Mastercam’s acquisition of Barefoot CNC, CAD/CAM Solutions, CamTech Engineering Services and CIMCO.
Mentoría femenina: clave para impulsar la participación de mujeres en STEM
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La representación femenina en STEM sigue siendo baja, pero la mentoría emerge como una solución para cerrar la brecha de género.
GoEngineer Named Official North American Reseller for Bright Laser Technologies
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Partnership brings cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing solutions to the North American market.