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Airbus puts a pause on CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Airbus Helicopters is hitting the breaks on program progress, citing that battery technologies need to evolve before it can launch a successful UAM program.
HydroGraph ramps up efforts to scale pristine graphene offerings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purchase orders for autocomposite improvement program, patent application filings and additional certifications push the graphene producer on its path forward to commercialization for composites, coatings and lubricants, to name a few.
ZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600-kilowatt electric propulsion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Issue paper confirms basis of certification, providing a clear pathway for the EPS system and ZA600 powertrain, and a move toward future plans of applying composite tanks.
Fibroline, Navis TubTex to inaugurate U.S. Innovation Lab
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Grand opening of a U.S. facility will enable more readily accessible customer synergies for dry power impregnation and textile solutions.
Progressive Components Acquires OMNI Versa-Slide Product Line
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The Versa-Slide product line offers a standard slide action assembly for injection moldmakers, helping reduce lead times and cost while maintaining high quality.
3D Printed Putter Inspires Innovation in Additive Manufacturing: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed Wian van Aswegen’s future endeavors in additive manufacturing, as well as the expansion of Nelson Mandela University’s additive engineering group. Here is that update or see the original episode:
OSG amplía la gama de fresas para múltiples aplicaciones
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
OSG presenta nuevas opciones de fresas para acero endurecido, materiales no ferrosos y mecanizado de alta dureza.
How I Made It: Craig Cegielski
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Craig Cegielski tells us about the founding and successes of student-run manufacturing business Cardinal Manufacturing and offers advice for setting up a student-run manufacturing business in your own school district.
#workforcedevelopment
Proponen tasa cero de IVA a plásticos biodegradables
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La propuesta legislativa busca fomentar el uso de plásticos biodegradables mediante incentivos fiscales.
An Opportunity by Design
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
At the very moment that intensifying public pressure pushes the plastics industry to address waste in the environment, the sector is stepping up to reclaim the valuable materials it’s created.
Latest Launches
| Valve Magazine
High-precision positioner for industrial valves Source: ifm ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.
Biodegradable Materials Challenge Traditional Moldmaking Approaches
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Helm Tool experiments with biodegradable materials to create sustainable solutions. This process involves overcoming technical challenges and adapting non-traditional approaches.
Mazak Event Targets Job Shop Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Discover More With Mazak event — which features live cutting demonstrations, automation technology and application displays — takes place from May 6-8, at the company’s Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Ill.
Frisa Steel inicia operaciones en Nuevo León
| Modern Machine Shop México
En su nueva planta, Frisa invirtió 350 millones de dólares para producir barras de acero al carbono, aleadas, inoxidables y de grado de herramienta.
Monaghan Reaming Tool Reduces Tool Changes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Diatool’s custom, three-step monoblock reamer features uneven spacing of cutting edges, which produces highly cylindrical and round bores at faster feed rates.
PTXPO Preview: LS Mtron Runs All-Electric theOne in Rosemont
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The all-electric press will connect with auxiliaries in its booth via the LS Smart Factory MES application.
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.
Symplast lanza serie Symflex F con propiedades retardantes de llama
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Fakuma 2024, Symplast lanzó la serie Symflex F, elastómeros avanzados con retardancia a la llama, adecuados para diversas aplicaciones industriales y normativas de seguridad.
The pursuit of energy efficiency in composites manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In an increasingly energy-driven world, technology developments are being sought after to reduce energy consumption in composites manufacturing, further translating into waste reduction and other efficiencies.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
| Valve Magazine
ASME was formed to help “the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.” The nonprofit was founded in 1880 to enable collaborations, sharing of knowledge and skills across engineering and to promote engineering to the general public.
Gaining Momentum for the Year Ahead
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
As 2025 gets underway, Products Finishing offers a preview of upcoming events and more to prepare you for the opportunities ahead.
Stratasys Direct Achieves ISO 13485 Certification
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Certification addresses the critical regulatory requirements, removing barriers to adoption and enabling medical device manufacturers to scale production reliably while accelerating innovation, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.
#regulations