GKN opens $55 million aeroengine repair facility in North America

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced support is now available for next-gen engine components and legacy systems, including GE LEAP and Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan models.

Thermal Insulating Sheet Targets Highly Stressed Molds

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s Z12120/… thermal insulating sheets prevent uncontrolled heat dissipation from injection and compression molds into the platens.

JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

Royal Products Expands With Growth Investment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Financial backing from Heartwood Partners will position Royal for continued expansion and market leadership, the company says.

Gobierno de Coahuila celebra encuentros estratégicos con empresas en Italia

| Modern Machine Shop México

El gobierno de Coahuila exploró oportunidades de colaboración con proveedores italianos de las industrias de la fundición y la automotriz.

Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multi-spindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.

Alimentador de barras LNS permite cambios rápidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Quick Load Servo 65 de LNS North America simplifica el cambio de barras y optimiza la carga mediante un posicionamiento rápido y preciso.

Royal Products impulsa su expansión con una inversión estratégica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa estadounidense Royal Products anuncia una inversión de Heartwood Partners que le permitirá fortalecer su crecimiento y explorar nuevas oportunidades en el sector metalmecánico.

Engel Begins Construction of New Automation Factory in Poland

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Engel subsidiary TMA Automation Sp. z o.o. is building a new office and production building in Gdansk, Poland.

Hole Filter for Demanding Melt Filtration Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Especially designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings, Hasco’s H5055/… hole filter provides low pressure loss and high filtering performance.  

AM's Protective Role in IndyCar's 2024 Season: The Cool Parts Show Update

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we described how the IndyCar top frame we covered protected drivers from serious injury soon after this 3D printed part was introduced. Here is that update or see the original episode: 

Moduleworks Software Features Efficient Toolpath Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024.12 software release features contain enhancements across multiple components, ranging from multi-axis surface finishing to simulation and many more.

Building Plans, Taking Action: A Personal Challenge to the Moldmaking Community

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Stop worrying and start solving your mold shop problems - one small step can get you moving.

Encuesta revela preferencias de diseño interior para automóviles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La encuesta global de Asahi Kasei destaca la importancia del confort acústico y la sostenibilidad en el diseño de vehículos autónomos, mientras persisten dudas sobre la seguridad.

Automotive Awards Highlight Emerging Technologies

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Annual SPE Automotive event gives nods to several ‘firsts’ as well as sustainability.

Episode 51: An Interview With Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In the latest installment of On the Line, PF catches up with DeGeest to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology. 
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Electroless Nickel Gets a 24/7 Helpline

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

A new helpline developed by Surface Technology Inc. provides EN finishers with troubleshooting and technical support in real time.

Tendencias en CNC para 2025: innovación al servicio de la manufactura avanzada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El control numérico computarizado (CNC) está marcando la pauta para una manufactura más eficiente, conectada y sostenible.

America Makes Announces $2.1M Project Call Winners

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The project call, released in June 2024, consists of six topic areas of focus.

Westinghouse Awarded Contract to Develop Microreactors for NASA-DOE

| Valve Magazine

The contract will enable the company to continue development of a space microreactor design through the Fission Surface Power (FSP) project.  

Collier Aerospace HyperX optimizes X-59 composite nose cone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Swift Engineering relied on the CAE software’s structural sizing, analysis and test validation capabilities to deliver flight hardware for NASA’s supersonic QueSST aircraft early, under budget and with 25% weight savings.

Composite Recycling thermolysis recycling unit delivered to Veolia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Operations are set to ramp up the company’s first industrial-scale recycling unit in France, made for processing up to 2 tonnes of composite waste per day.