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Choosing Plating Coatings for Best Performance
| Products Finishing
By considering the necessary factors, conducting thorough testing and leveraging guidance from chemistry suppliers, manufacturers can choose plating coatings that ensure reliable, long-lasting fastener and component performance.
Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.
IMCO End Mills Enable Aggressive Cutting Action
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Pow-R-Feed M934 cutters feature fine cutting edges with optimal strength, plus a wiper flat end for smooth floor finishes.
Phillips Precision Announces Leadership Transition
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Phillips Precision’s founders, Cathy and Steven Phillips, are passing the baton to Samson Kay, who assumes the role of majority owner and operator.
How AI and Digital Twins Might Shape the Future of CAM
| Production Machining
The manufacturing world will achieve gains in part-programming productivity and flexibility with the rise of machine-aware, smart digital twins powered by artificial intelligence.
Arterex Acquires Italian Medical Device Provider
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
Arterex’s acquisition of Phoenix S.r.l. continues its growth mission to offer customers in North America and Europe diversified, high-precision medical device manufacturing solutions.
In Case You Missed It: January Top Articles
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
New year, new favorite articles! Take a look at this roundup of our top January content based on what our readers are viewing.
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A Review of Anodizing Processes in Nano-Engineering in Mechanical Industries: Aluminum Oxide Membrane Alloys for Corrosion Protection
| Products Finishing
This review covers published research on the anodic oxide protection layers principles and requirements for process engineering application, the effect of the anodizing process parameters, as well as the importance of process steps taking place before and after anodizing.
Noztek introduces Infinite Print Belt Conveyor
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automated, continuous print and eject capabilities support the use of fiber reinforcement, enhance robotic 3D printing capabilities.
energize.am Consortium Launches to Strengthen Energy Supply Chains
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
By uniting experts across industries and markets, energize.am seeks to transform energy systems, reshore critical manufacturing, and reduce environmental impact.
XB-1 demonstrator breaks sound barrier during first 2025 flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Independently developed jet makes new record, adding to its rigorous series of human-piloted test flights that will prepare its eventual successor, Overture.
We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.
ICOMAT opens first production facility, Factory 1
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-phase opening in Gloucester, U.K., builds on iCOMAT’s comprehensive composites engineering service offerings for aerospace and automotive.
Vast, SpaceX issue joint request for research proposals to advance long-term human habitation in space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Call for submitted proposals will leverage the capabilities of the Haven-1 Lab, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and/or private astronaut missions.
Chemical Coaters Association International Creates Scholarship Fund
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
The CCAI West Michigan Chapter’s Woody Booher Scholarship Fund will provide funding for students who meet the requirements described. Applications are accepted until May 15, 2025.
Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s January 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Forkhardt Hardinge, Sandvik Coromant, Heule Precision Tools, Supertec Machinery and Tungaloy.
Victory Electric Injection Molding Machine Integrates Advanced Servo-Electric Drive
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
This injection molding machine combines the strengths of Engel’s proven tiebarless technology with the advanced features of servo-electric drives to meet the needs of industries that require high flexibility, exceptional precision and short cycle times.
Wintriss Controls Group Software Supports Data-Driven Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
ShopFloorConnect is designed to provides timely, accurate and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions.
Phillips Precision Announces Leadership Transition
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Phillips Precision’s founders, Cathy and Steven Phillips, are passing the baton to Samson Kay, who assumes the role of majority owner and operator.
Ross Reduces Price for Batch High-Shear Mixers
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Series 100 and Series 500 production batch high-shear mixer base prices have been reduced in continuous support of R&D labs, startup businesses and academic institutions.
Nuevas aplicaciones para el corcho con técnicas termoplásticas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Lifocork combina corcho natural y termoplásticos para aplicaciones versátiles en deporte, construcción e industria, optimizando costos y eficiencia.
Wintriss Controls Group Software Supports Data-Driven Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
ShopFloorConnect is designed to provides timely, accurate and unbiased data directly from the shop floor for making informed management decisions.