VIDEO: Precision fabrication of honeycomb materials
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
MachineTek showcases its precision fabrication of honeycomb materials at CAMX 2024.
VIDEO: Optimizing Mold Measurement with CMMs
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Portable, shop-ready CMMs enhance precision, speed, and efficiency.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 134: ISO Material Groups: Steel
David Wynn | Production Machining
How to interpret the machinability of various forms of steel.
Skydweller Aero continues AMPA flight tests with operational military payloads
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Autonomous maritime patrol aircraft (AMPA) testing prepares the composite platform for operations in 2025, ensuring it can operate effectively over land and offshore environments to serve government and commercial needs.
Composites-intensive Perseverance rover makes Jezero Crater milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since its landing on Mars in 2021, NASA’s rover has completed four scientific campaigns. Its fifth campaign up to the crater rim, a location of geologic interest, will further aid scientists’ understanding of Mars’ past formation.
ACMA releases statement on EPA actions on styrene designation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Styrene, a substance relied on in many manufacturing operations, has been identified as one of five candidates for designation as high priority risk evaluation under the TSCA.
McClarin Composites partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate high-speed RTM
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Multimillion-dollar investment to drive next-gen automated RTM technology will open new applications and markets for composites OEMs.
USPTO issues patent for fully circular thermoset resin, stems from UC Santa Barbara Research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully cured thermoset resin solubilizes on demand and under benign conditions, allowing for up to 100 wt% recovery of fibers in composites, including carbon fiber. The circularity is driven by a bio-based alternative to BPA.
AML3D Opens US Tech Center with Advanced AM
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
AML3D Limited announces its U.S. technology center in Stow, Ohio (‘Stow’) is now fully operational.
Shoulder Milling Cutter Line Expanded With Additional Sizes
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA LLC expands its shoulder milling cutter selection to handle a wide array of operations and materials to boost productivity.
Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Achieves ROI on Metal 3D Printer Within 6 Months
Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing
Mahle acquired a laser powder bed fusion machine from Xact Metal to alleviate interruptions to its internal machine shop and reliance on suppliers for manufacturing aids.
PowRgrip Responds to Three Tooling Trends
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Rego-Fix’s PowRgrip tooling system has expanded over the past 20 years to incorporate a wider range of tool sizes, as well as automation.
Industrial Resin Recycling Diversifies by Looking Beyond Automotive
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Recycler equips for new business in medical, housewares and carpeting.
AESF Heritage: SUR/FIN 2000 – European Academy of Surface Technology: Copper Micro-electrodeposition: The Influence of Different Additives on Growth in Microprofiles
| Products Finishing
This is a republished paper presented during SUR/FIN 2000 in Chicago, Illinois, part of the European Academy of Sciences (EAST) Seminar.
CP Cone, Plate Viscometers Built for Precision, Consistency
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Units feature a robust direct drive motor and an electronic cone lift for precise and consistent results.
Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
BRYSON project demonstrates possible designs, automated manufacturing and low permeability concepts, including EVOH liner and novel PPA matrix.
2024 Most-Viewed Products
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
A comprehensive dive into 2024’s most-viewed products, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular products, ranging from technologies, services, softwares and more from this past year.
Kennametal Turning Tools Enhance Small Part, Medical Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
TopSwiss Micro Boring Solid tooling and KCU25B turning inserts are well suited for the small parts and medical machining space.
Aurora Material Solutions Acquires Lastique International Corporation
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The company will use the platform to expand sustainable product offerings.
Kuka AMR maximiza la eficiencia en entornos de producción compactos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La KMP 600P de Kuka es ideal para espacios reducidos gracias a su avanzada maniobrabilidad y carga inductiva para operación continua.
El CECyTEQ y Robert Bosch Automotive firman convenio para fortalecer la educación dual
| Modern Machine Shop México
Robert Bosch Automotive invertirá 2.2 millones de euros en la creación de un centro de formación especializado.
Bulk-Bag Filler Equipped With Pallet Dispenser
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Between 14 and 16 pallets can be loaded for staging into the pallet dispenser.