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.