Iscar Quick-Change System Boosts Machining Stability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The NeoSwiss modular quick-change system’s clamping mechanism provides high repeatability, maintaining a position accuracy of ±0.0008" during head replacements.

Diferencias entre empaques verdes y sustentables

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Los empaques sustentables han cobrado gran relevancia en sectores como el agroalimentario, farmacéutico y electrónico. Sin embargo, términos como “verde”, “eco-amigable” y “sustentable” se utilizan de manera intercambiable, generando confusión. ¿Cuáles son las verdaderas diferencias y qué criterios determinan la sustentabilidad en el embalaje?

Diseño de empaques plásticos sustentables: beneficios y estrategias

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

La evolución de los empaques sustentables exige un enfoque integral que equilibre funcionalidad, costos y reducción de impacto ambiental. Esta segunda entrega analiza cómo la eficiencia, circularidad y seguridad en el diseño de embalajes pueden transformar la industria.

DecomBlades project lays groundwork for wind recycling commercialization efforts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The three-year project, led by composites industry partners and research institutes, announced breakthrough progress in finding cost-effective recycling paths for decommissioned blades.

Apply Carbon announces investments, milestones for carbon fiber and aramid recyclability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Financial investments, R&D facility inauguration and an operational solar power plant expands the French company’s product developments, operational recycling capacity and reduce its CO2 footprint.

Self-Contained, Portable Laser-Wire DED Solution

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

System ensures mission critical capabilities in any austere terrain or maritime.

EuReComp announces 3rd Workshop on sustainable composites recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Keynotes, hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions into composites circularity will take place on March 19, 2025 in Athens, Greece.

SensXPERT introduces HF-DEA contactless quality control for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-frequency dielectric analysis (HF-DEA) is a portable, standalone device that enables accurate measurements through composite layers up to 40 millimeters thick.

Schrödinger releases new features for composite matrix simulation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Physics-based software platform for diverse materials science R&D by Schrödinger offers feature additions, usability improvements and performance enhancements.

Metsä Group’s Kuura textile shows competitive GHG levels to existing commercial fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A recent LCA shows that compared to viscose, lyocell and cotton fibers, large-scale production of Kuura would result in less environmental impact.

Entropy Resins introduces BIOinfusion epoxy formulation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bio-based resin system is specifically formulated for infusion processes without sacrificing strength or durability. 

R.F. Innova Srl supports luxury creations through composite waste rework

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Founder Enrico Raimondo has developed a technique that enables the reuse of waste accumulated during composites processing.

AOC opens Italy pilot plant, increases product innovation speed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AOC has strengthened its composite resin capabilities through significant investment in a new pilot plant at its Filago operations, anticipating better product development support, commercialization for customers.

The Gill Corp. celebrates 80 years in business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company has evolved from its origins as a family business to its current global status supplying a variety of high-quality composite products, with future sustainability prioritization.

Materialise Launches Aerospace Competence Center in Delft

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

By joining the Aerospace Innovation Hub in Delft, Materialise brings additive manufacturing expertise to the growing aerospace community.

C.R. Onsrud to Host Annual Factory Demo Day

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Factory Demo Day event takes place on March 19, 2025, at the company’s newly completed, 80,000-square-foot addition on its campus in Troutman, North Carolina.

Finishing Index Starts 2025 Off Strong With Expansion

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

January activities indicate strong market conditions for the finishing industry headed into the new year, further reinforced by the index’s future outlook.

Electropolished Surgical Jaws are Bulk Processed

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

New England Electropolishing electropolishes stainless steel surgical jaws with a process developed by the company that includes cleaning, deburring and passivation. 

Mack Molding Makes Substantial Machinery Investment to Bolster Manufacturing Capabilities

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The company makes its largest technology investment in 25 years to enhance manufacturing proficiencies across multiple sites.

Mazak Turning Machine Enables High-Volume Production of Small Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine features a nine-axis configuration that includes five spindle motors.

Covestro y Govy impulsan materiales para autos voladores

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Covestro se une a Govy Technology para desarrollar soluciones sustentables en autos voladores, optimizando acristalamientos, iluminación y componentes electrónicos.

Davenport Hybrid Machine Features Enhanced Rigidity

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The Hybrid Machine features a redesigned tooling system to make changeovers faster.