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Volocopter files for insolvency while seeking investors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Business will continue as usual during provisional insolvency proceedings while Volocopter internally restructures.
Toyota invests in Interstellar, enters reuseable launch rocket market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A deepened strategic alliance with the Japanese startup will combine Toyota’s automotive expertise and Interstellar’s CFRP know-how for mass rocket production.
SAMPE, JEC bring SAMPE Technical Sessions, Young Engineers Challenge to JEC 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SAMPE Global will introduce technical programming directly to the JEC World show floor this year, showcasing expertise from its regions and providing international perspectives.
Hexcel core supports Boeing’s development of the MQ-25 Stingray
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
HRH-302 honeycomb core material, currently under evaluation for use around the UAV’s high-temperature exhaust nozzle, could considerably extend its range.
PolyJohn Turns to Blow Molding, Doubles Its Productivity
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Leading maker of portable sanitation products knew thermoforming, sheet extrusion, rotomolding and injection molding. Then it found the missing link to higher productivity and new markets: blow molding.
MicroCare Welcomes Strategic Account Executive
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
In his role at MicroCare, Greg Gascon will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with distributors and end users.
MiR Mobile Cobot Automates Complex Workflows
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The MC600 is mobile cobot system for handling heavier items and automating tasks such as palletizing, box handling and machine tending.
Hexagon Acquires Inspection, Modelling Software from 3D Systems
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Geomagic suite is capable of automating the processing of 3D scan data to build digital models from physical objects, which can then be used to generate history based parametric CAD models for use in product manufacturing.
Tendencias en herramientas de corte que marcarán 2025
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El mecanizado de piezas metálicas dará un salto tecnológico en 2025 gracias a las innovaciones en herramientas de corte. Habrá materiales más resistentes y sostenibles, hasta sistemas de monitoreo en tiempo real y configuración automatizada.
Monaghan Hobbing Tool Addresses Wide Range of Applications
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Vergnano hobs feature a variety of configurations, including bore-type, shank-type, tandem, double-cutting, skiving hobs and multi-gash hobs.
Modular, curved racing track design enabled by composites and adaptive molds
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
X-Track worked with bespline to develop an easy-to-install, reusable, customizable composite sandwich panel alternative to dirt BMX and motorcross tracks.
Top Shop Concentrates on Automating Processes for Automotive Plating
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This well-established zinc and zinc-nickel plater covers “auto” in more than one way. Automotive jobs consist of 75-80% of this surface finisher’s work, while the team continuously seeks ways to implement automation.
Tendencias clave en manufactura aditiva de plásticos para 2025
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La manufactura aditiva de plásticos y polímeros se está transformando con el uso de materiales avanzados y nuevas tecnologías de impresión 3D. Estas son algunas de las innovaciones que redefinirán los procesos industriales.
Requirements for Automated DFM for Injection Molding
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Designing for injection molding can be a complex process, but combining automated design for manufacturability tools with technical guidance streamlines the workflow and minimizes costly delays.
Mastercam Announces Leadership Transition, Acquires FASTech Inc.
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Russ Bukowski has been appointed to the position of interim president.
Star Plastics PFAS-Free Compounds
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New polycarbonate compounds free from per and poly flouoralkyl substances.
Seventh-Axis Linear Rail for Cobots offers Collision Detection
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This seventh-axis device is said to be the first to provide collision detection functionality similar to a cobot joint while extending cobot operating range.
Herramientas de torneado de Kennametal mejoran la evaluación de la viruta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los insertos TopSwiss de Kennametal maximizan la estabilidad y la evacuación de viruta en el mecanizado suizo de piezas pequeñas.
México tiene récord histórico en producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros
| Modern Machine Shop México
La producción de la industria automotriz superó el récord de 2017, al igual que las exportaciones, que superaron el récord de 2018.
Inside the Process of Cutting Tool Recycling
Hannah Mason | Modern Machine Shop
Global Tungsten & Powders, part of the Ceratizit Group, sheds light on the processing steps that convert a shop’s used inserts into new tools and other applications.
LED Light Booth Offers Transition to LED-Based Visual Color Evaluation
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
X-Rite Inc. has introduced the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual color evaluation as industries shift to energy-efficient LED lighting.
ExoTechnologies completes testing on recyclable motorcycle helmet
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Helmet fabricated from Danu composites demonstrates improved weight reduction, impact resistance and complete recyclability compared to carbon fiber alternatives.