Chicago Extruded Metals Appoints Director of Sales, Marketing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Jim Miller will focus on driving Chicago Extruded Metals’ growth as its director of sales and marketing.

Uavos tailors composite curing oven for aerospace customer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Oven-700-4000, offering precise temperature control and low operating costs, has been customized to the client’s requirements, emphasizing Uavos’ ability to deliver on the specific needs of its customers.

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.

Video: 3D Printed Oil and Gas Parts Made of PEEK

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) can replace steel in many oil and gas components, providing not just lightweight strength but also corrosion resistance. Here are examples.

University researchers achieve recyclable CFRP via covalently adaptive epoxy resin

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Modified carbon fibers and epoxies with a dithioacetal covalent adaptive network enables the composite to undergo structural rearrangement at elevated temperatures, achieve improved interfacial bonding.

APSX Swiss Lathe Enables Compact Performance With Minimal Setup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The APSX-Nano enables intricate, precise cuts that are well suited for aerospace, medical and micro-mold applications.

NIMTE researchers develop bio-based polyester nanocomposite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Multifunctional bio-based MXene@CNT/PBF nanocomposite’s high performance and reprocessability shows promise as a substitute for petroleum-based polymers.

The Gill Corp. launches Relaxed Standard product line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites manufacturer further promotes sustainability through the offering of products that might display slight imperfections.

REGENT begins sea trials of passenger-carrying seaglider

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

REGENT Craft reveals the first full-scale prototype of its all-electric composite maritime vessel, kicks off testing campaign that will culminate in human seaglider flight mid-year.

R-Tech Materials offers accredited composite rebar testing 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The independent U.K. lab has has developed a comprehensive suite of materials testing capabilities tailored to the growing demands of the construction sector.

Cevotec Samba Pro PV commissioned at NCC in Japan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Synergies between Cevotec, Fuji Industries, the NCC Japan, Fraunhofer IGCV and the ICC contributes to advancing knowledge exchange, FPP H2 tank development in Japanese manufacturing.

LLNL, Verne demonstrate efficient H2 densification pathway, progresses H2 distribution opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Novel densification pathway to achieve CCH2 requires 50% less energy and removes the trade-off between compressed gaseous H2 and liquid H2, reducing cost.

Molding and Material Handling Solutions Advance Moldmaking Capabilities

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Globeius and Plastixs are jointly demonstrating their latest technologies together in the U.S. for the first time at PTXPO March 18-20, in Rosemont, Illinois.

AIM Institute Continues to Grow Plastics Education and Training on 10th Anniversary

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The AIM institute was created in response to the rising need for skilled injection molding professionals, providing individuals with a fundamental understanding of plastic rheology and plastic flow through a mold.

Schwanog Custom Form Milling Tools Produce Complex Profiles, Contours

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Schwanog’s custom form milling tools are designed to boost productivity and precision, with solutions individually manufactured according to customer drawings.

ABS Announces Sasquatch Repelletizer Area Available for Trials

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Repelletizer is designed for high output and energy efficiency.

S&P Global: México clave en producción automotriz pese a incertidumbre

| Plastics Technology México

Expertos de S&P Global Mobility analizan el futuro de la industria automotriz en América del Norte y destacan su producción, electrificación y regulaciones.

3 Machine Options to Aid Automation

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Don’t overlook controller options, process security options and coolant handling when staring down the line items of a new machine purchase.

Moving Beyond the Relative Viscosity Curve — Determining Optimum Plastic Flow Rates: Part 1

| Plastics Technology

Should injection molders consider using a range of plastic flow rates, versus the selection of one plastic flow rate from the relative viscosity curve?

Adopting AI: A Pragmatic Approach to Your AI Journey

| MoldMaking Technology

How mold builders can start AI efforts without expensive system overhauls or major changes.

Farsoon Unveils Beam Shaping Technology for Metal Powder Bed Fusion

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Beam Shaping Technology represents a significant leap forward in performance, detail, efficiency, and versatility for metal additive manufacturing.

ASCEND program completion: Transforming the U.K.'s high-rate composites manufacturing capability

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K. partners chart the final chapter of the 4-year, £39.6 million ASCEND program, which accomplished significant progress in high-rate production, Industry 4.0 and sustainable composites manufacturing.