IMT Nord Europe launches COMPOLIS initiative
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
COMPOLIS is an R&I hub bringing together industrial partners, dedicated to connected materials and structures with the ultimate goal of digitalizing composite materials.
UTComp methodology enables nondestructive evaluation of phosphoric acid FRP piping system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Recent customer case study involved repeatable and scalable assessment of FRP composite pipes’ mechanical integrity via its UltraAnalytix NDT system.
Metsä Group begins pre-engineering stage of Kuura wood-based fiber mill
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company is ramping up to industrial production of its textile fiber, applicable for reinforcing polymer composites, and launch of the Kuura business.
Blue Ghost lunar lander makes successful soft landing on the Moon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
After a 45-day trip, Firefly Aerospace’s first landing attempt landed Blue Ghost in an upright, stable configuration, followed by the start of surface operations.
4M Carbon Fiber to incorporate Carbonscreen AI monitoring system into plasma oxidation process
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Letter of intent outlines steps to develop a real-time AL/ML monitor and control system to support automated, high-quality carbon fiber production.
Reshoring Initiative Launches Nationwide Reshoring Survey
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The nationwide reshoring survey aims to glean factors that are affecting manufacturers’ decisions on whether to reshore factories and supply chains. The survey is open through March 15, 2025.
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Covestro impulsa la inclusión de mujeres en tecnología
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Covestro realizó un panel con el objetivo de reforzar la inclusión en STEM con iniciativas que motivan a más mujeres a participar en ciencia y tecnología.
Tungaloy Turning Tool Minimizes Machine Downtime
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: ModuMini-Turn enables users to replace tool heads quickly and easily without removing the shank.
Mujeres en la Manufactura: espacio para el liderazgo femenino
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Con un webinar sobre inteligencia artificial y liderazgo femenino en la industria, Modern Machine Shop México y Plastics Technology México lanzan 'Mujeres en la Manufactura', una comunidad para impulsar el liderazgo femenino en el sector.
Post Cure: Parallel winding technique demonstrates CFRP anisogrid design optimization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Over the years, CIRA has demonstrated its patented CFRP parallel winding technique in a variety of ways for space applications. The lattice structure for the Vega-C launcher stage is a prime example.
Rego-Fix to Host Inaugural Open House at Machining Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Indy Days: Race Into Excellence event takes place on May 14-15 in Whitestown, Indiana, and will feature the latest manufacturing technology from Rego-Fix and its CME partners from around the world.
Ronatec Opens Electroless Nickel Stocking Warehouse in Mexico
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Surface finishing supplier expands accessibility and efficiency for customers across North America.
What Does AM Need to Do Production? A Quality System
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
To make its AM business fully capable of production, Big Metal Additive invested in procedures and people (including a Quality Manager).
One Machine Shop's Unlikely Edge: Generosity, Creativity and Vertical Integration
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Here's how Marathon Precision masterfully pairs trust, creativity and a full spectrum of manufacturing tech — from blacksmithing to precision CNC machining — to outpace competitors.
This Tubing Processor Is Used to the 'Hard Stuff'
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Kent Elastomer Products has emerged from its beginnings as a supplier of latex dip tubing to a leading manufacturer of high-end tight tolerance tubes for a range of applications.
JTEKT Five-Axis VMC Features Rigid Construction
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: WELE UG630 VMCs are designed to provide increased rigidity while sustaining higher load capacities.
Why We Celebrate National Surface Finishing Day
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
At its core, the surface finishing industry is about people. Let’s take a day to honor finishers, the unsung heroes of manufacturing.
Walter presenta fresas PCD para reducir fuerzas y vibraciones de corte
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las fresas PCD, de Walter, ofrecen una vida útil hasta 200 veces mayor que las de carburo sólido.
Iscar Quick-Change System Boosts Machining Stability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The NeoSwiss modular quick-change system’s clamping mechanism provides high repeatability, maintaining a position accuracy of ±0.0008" during head replacements.
Bridging the Skills Gap
| Plastics Technology
PTXPO workshop will bring together speakers from the injection molding, moldmaking, training and academic worlds to address the ongoing labor challenges in plastics.
5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Plastics Technology Expo 2025 will be March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Here are our tips for you to have a great show!
Akopet exhibe innovación en extrusión e inyección en Plastimagen 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Akopet presenta en Plastimagen 2025 equipos innovadores como la TONGDA HTS-2L y la ATI-1200-NV, optimizando la producción en extrusión e inyección.