Lissmac Grinding Machine Provides Versatile Surface Finishing Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The EBSC grinding machine is capable of processing both tri-dimensional and flat parts, allowing for broader applications across various industries.
Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 2
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
Following the previously discussed coupon-level testing element, subcomponent and component testing are the next steps in designing crashworthy composite structures.
Preparing for Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
| Products Finishing
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Therefore, planning for them is a smart tactic for manufacturing business owners.
Cross-Service Collaboration: Navy 3D Printing Completes Wiring System for Coast Guard Helicopters
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The two military branches developing complementary AM capabilities in parallel allows for responsive distributed manufacturing across the military. A case in point was recently reported in this news item from the Coast Guard.
Extrusión de plásticos avanza hacia la sostenibilidad en 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En 2025, la extrusión de plásticos evoluciona hacia procesos más sostenibles y eficientes. La automatización, los materiales sostenibles y la precisión marcan la pauta.
Exportaciones de América Latina y el Caribe crecieron 4.1% en 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Se estima que el valor de las exportaciones de América Latina y el Caribe aumentó un 4.1 % en 2024, tras caer un 1.6 % en 2023.
OEMs Showcase Hybrid Manufacturing Applications
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak and Mastercam worked together to demonstrate the viability of hybrid additive/subtractive machining techniques at a recent event held in Florence, Kentucky.
Fast Leak Tester for ‘Tricky’ Applications
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New BottleStop leak tester from ALPS Inspection handles large, angled-neck and trouble-prone HDPE containers at up to 65 per minute.
The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.
ExoTechnologies Danu composite advances rooftop wind turbine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In collaboration with Ventum Dynamics, the purpose-built VX175 turbine will bring customers reduced weight, greater structural integrity and the ability to recycle at end of life.
JEC Innovation Award 2025 winners explore new composite frontiers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The following companies, organizations and project consortia featured strong collective innovation concepts, to be on display at JEC World 2025 in March.
Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company’s Swiss collets are designed to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life.
Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Expanded Capacity
| Valve Magazine
The company is expanding its capability by adding three new surface grinders.
Dynamic Tool Corp: Leadtime Leader Insights and Bold Plans for the Future | MMT Chats
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the scoop from our 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp., on the company's future, their trade show experience, finding new talent and the impact of this industry recognition.
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Automatic Tube and Hose Coilers Minimize Operator Involvement
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Units offer higher speeds and efficiencies for downstream operations in flexible pipe.
Composites Index climbs closer to expansion
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
Rising readings across the GBI build a case for sustained composites growth headed into 2025.
Plastics Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
December reading hints at slowing contraction as plastics industry outlook improves
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Star Cutter Grinding Machines Improve Uptime, Throughput
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Tru Tech grinding machines are designed to achieve high accuracy for high precision and micro components in numerous industries including medical, aerospace and electronics.
CCAI 2025 Scholarship Program Accepting Applications
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The scholarship program named for the first executive director of the CCAI aims to attract new talent to the industrial finishing and surface coating technologies industry.
Emirates Biotech Selects Sulzer Technology for Polylactic Acid Production
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Construction of UAE facility expected to begin in 2025.
Keeping It In The Family — The Sixth Generation | Pt. 3
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Seventeen-year-old Maya Bagshaw shares her perspective on the family business.
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Emerson's Updated Edge Technology Improves Batch Consistency
| Valve Magazine
DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 offers improved consistency, quality and innovation in batch processing industries.