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Swancor, Adani sign MOU for recyclable wind farm in India
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Joint development of a wind farm using wind blades made from Swancor’s EzCiclo recyclable epoxy resin will further support India’s 140-gigawatt wind capacity goal for 2030.
Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
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.
Ecoinvent launches new LCA data for unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester resins
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites fabricators and components users can now reliably calculate the eco-footprint of their products using these resins.
IACMI celebrates a decade advancing U.S. composites manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Established by the Department of Energy in 2015, IACMI has emerged as a core innovator driving economic growth and bolstering U.S. manufacturing and national defense.
Toolholding System Offers Stability Benefits for Moldmakers
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Rego-Fix USA highlights its popular powRgrip toolholding system.The company developed its powRgrip system for stable toolholding when machining parts made from all types of materials making it an good fit for moldmakers.
2024 AMBA Wage and Salary Report Unveils Industry Compensation Trends and Workforce Challenges
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The American Mold Builders Association announces the release of its 2024 AMBA Wage and Salary Report.
Centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes de Milltronics mejora la productividad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El VM250IL-5X, de Milltronics, combina capacidades avanzadas con el control Inspire+ para mecanizado de cinco ejes.
ANCA Grinding Platform Boosts Tool Grinding Productivity
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MX7 platform supports the grinding of various tool shapes in a single setup, eliminating the need for wheel changes.
Metalworking Index Shows Continued Recovery
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
December marks third consecutive month of metalworking improvement on the heels of increased supplier deliveries.
Cobot Enters Paint Industry With Safety at the Forefront
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This collaborative robot is the first explosion-proof solution for the powder coating and paint arena that meets the U.S.’ stringent safety requirements. Its lead-through teach programming and tablet control are especially appealing to small shops with little proficiency in robotics.
#regulations
Gardner Business Index - December 2024: 46.5
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) accelerates 2.2 points for December.
AI-Powered Cobot Application Development
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Universal Robots’ AI Accelerator hardware and software tool kit enables development of AI-powered cobot applications.
Tendencias en rectificado para 2025: automatización, láseres y conectividad
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
El rectificado en 2025 se perfila como un campo en el que la automatización, los sistemas inteligentes y los materiales avanzados jugarán un papel esencial.
Reciclaje de plásticos en 2025: enzimas, IA y reciclaje químico
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El reciclaje enzimático, la clasificación inteligente y el reciclaje químico están transformando la gestión de residuos plásticos. Con tecnologías como la espectroscopia NIR, robots automatizados y enzimas avanzadas, se espera que para 2025 el sector logre procesar plásticos complejos de manera más eficiente, sostenible y a escala industrial.
Greensboro Industrial Platers Acquires United Metal Finishing
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This strategic move unites two companies under the Greensboro Industrial Platers name, enhancing capabilities and reinforcing the commitment to delivering high-quality services.
How a Machine Supplier Sold the Semiconductor Maker on Sustainability
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Intricate titanium carrier trays used in high-speed semiconductor production used to be machined from solid metal. Machine builder Hittech saw a more sustainable way, with less material waste, in DED. Get the story in this video we filmed at Norsk Titanium, where the trays are made today.
Cedo Acquires the Recycler Plasta
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Plasta operates manufacturing groups in Lithuania and Sweden.
Renishaw RenAM 500D Provides AM Users with Flexibility, Productivity, Cost Efficiency
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The RenAM 500D is the newest addition to Renishaw’s lineup of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) systems.
Production Machining Index Shows Continued Recovery
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
December marks fourth consecutive monthly gain as production outlook continues to surge.
Moldmaking Index Suggests Positivity Moving into 2025
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Future business expectations surge on the heels of improvements across all components.
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Carbon fiber/flax landing gear achieves 54% weight reduction via tailored layup optimization
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Fuko’s Biogear showcases how strategic composite material distribution and natural fiber damping properties can lightweight and enhance critical aerospace structure performance.
La empresa italiana Carlo Gavazzi inaugura una planta de producción en Tijuana
| Modern Machine Shop México
La planta de la empresa Carlo Gavazzi, ubicada en la Ciudad Industrial Otay, en Tijuana (Baja California), tendrá una extensión de 51,000 pies cuadrados.