AM Industry Milestone: EOS Installs 5,000th Industrial 3D Printer

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

EOS, a supplier of AM solutions for industrial 3D printing, announces the installation of its 5,000th industrial 3D printer.

Daher inaugurates third technology center, Fly’in

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Adding to its logistics and composite aerostructures facilities, Fly’in is equipped to advance Daher’s aerospace activities while fostering the emergence of eco-friendly technologies.

In-space 3D printing research paves way for future in-orbit fabricators 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

University of Glasgow researchers have demonstrated a patented process that can effectively 3D print in low-Earth gravity with feedstock and fiber reinforcement, freeing up the ability to build structures on-demand in space.

Uavos upgrades composite curing ovens with controller software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A standard operating mode and a program operating mode with 19 pre-programmed options are now available to advance precise temperature control.

BAE Systems selects Norco as key composites supplier

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Norco team’s proficiency and competency will continue to guide its work in providing BAE with quality materials for critical defense craft fabrication.

AAMMC aerospace tech hub earns $50 million in funding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Federal funding, as well as industry and private commitments will establish a test bed for aerospace composite materials in the Pacific Northwest with industry partners like Boeing, NASA, Collins Aerospace, Toray, Syensqo and more.

Airbus reports 766 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Full-year 2024 look demonstrates continued momentum for Airbus’ widebody orderbook, complementing its position in the single-aisle market.

2025 Top Shop Benchmarking Survey Opens Ahead of Schedule

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is now open, offering surface finishing operations valuable feedback for meeting continuous improvement goals.

Geon Buys Medical Compounder Foster

| Plastics Technology

Move intended to broaden GEON’s portfolio in the medical market.    

BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Mordazas de sujeción de cinco ejes de Fixtureworks ofrecen estabilidad en el mecanizado

| Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas CP170, de Fixtureworks, aseguran un soporte estable y repetible para mecanizado en cinco ejes.

Mold Building Stats Improve Performance

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold manufacturing is a numbers game rooted in measurement and data tracking to continuously improve.

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.

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.

Tungaloy Milling Tool Provides Enhanced Edge Strength

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MillQuadFeed cutting tool features a specialized insert geometry that is said to reduce cutting resistance by up to 20%, enhancing machining efficiency.