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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Medical and Molding Elite

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

When Jeff Smith received a notice evicting his promising business out of his house, it could have been the end of Elite Biomedical Solutions’ and Elite Precision Plastics’ stories before they really got started, instead it was just the beginning.

Eastman Copolyesters Receive Recyclass Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Eight copolyester resins and their equivalent recycled content grades were classified as compatible with recycling processes.

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.

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.

Automating Fixed-Body Plug Gaging

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

How tight-tolerance gaging and in-process automation can converge to streamline manufacturing processes.

EAB Insight: 3D Printing, Maintenance, Efficiency, Training

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Murphy Forsyth of Zero Tolerance shares her favorite MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year.

Hexagon lanza ProPlanAI para automatizar programación CAM

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

ProPlanAI, de Hexagon, reduce en un 75 % el tiempo de programación de máquinas-herramienta.

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.

ThermoFab anuncia nueva planta en Mexicali para 2025

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ThermoFab inaugurará su planta en Mexicali en 2025, incorporando capacidades avanzadas como termoformado, moldeo por inyección y ensamblaje, con el objetivo de fortalecer la cadena de suministro regional.

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.

Automotive Blasting: When to Use a Blast Room or Cabinet

| Products Finishing

Besides understanding that the size is the biggest differentiator between a blast room and a blast cabinet, it is critical to know when to use a blast room versus a blast cabinet, which is not always a clear-cut choice.   

Index Announces Succession of President, CEO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as leader of the company during a transitional period in April 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.

JEC World 2025 at a glance

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The 60th edition of the world’s largest composites trade event will take place March 4-6, 2025 in Paris, France. Here’s what to expect.