3D Printed Spacer Grids for Nuclear Power: The Cool Parts Show #79

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Westinghouse Electric Company is exploring laser powder bed fusion as a means of manufacturing spacer grids, critical parts of the fuel rod assemblies used in pressurized water reactors. 

SPEE3D’S Cold Spray Technology Prints Metal Parts in Sub-zero Environments

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The company’s XSPEE3D printer was tested as part of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge 

La transformación tecnológica en electroerosión continúa en 2025

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Las tecnologías avanzadas en electroerosión, como la micro-EDM, la automatización, los materiales innovadores y el monitoreo inteligente en tiempo real, marcan tendencias clave para 2025.

Simtek Milling Tool Features Monoblock Performance Features

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The SimMill 9W4 tool milling system is designed to work precisely and stably under difficult conditions, such as in limited space with long overhang lengths.

Joby conducts FAA testing, moves into final certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Successful static loading testing of tail structure and Type Inspection Authorization by FAA pilots moves Joby closer to its 2025 targets.

Noble Gas receives Approval in Principle for gas storage system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Independent assessment by DNV confirms the general feasibility of the company’s comformable hydrogen storage vessels, applicable for transportation, defense, marine and aviation environments.

Leonardo unveils Proteus uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator design

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In the development of this fast-moving program, Leonardo is using a digital twin for synthetic development, more than 40 composite components and the use of AI in its control software.

GKN opens $55 million aeroengine repair facility in North America

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced support is now available for next-gen engine components and legacy systems, including GE LEAP and Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan models.

Thermal Insulating Sheet Targets Highly Stressed Molds

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s Z12120/… thermal insulating sheets prevent uncontrolled heat dissipation from injection and compression molds into the platens.

JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

Hole Filter for Demanding Melt Filtration Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Especially designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings, Hasco’s H5055/… hole filter provides low pressure loss and high filtering performance.  

Royal Products Expands With Growth Investment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Financial backing from Heartwood Partners will position Royal for continued expansion and market leadership, the company says.

Encuesta revela preferencias de diseño interior para automóviles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La encuesta global de Asahi Kasei destaca la importancia del confort acústico y la sostenibilidad en el diseño de vehículos autónomos, mientras persisten dudas sobre la seguridad.

Royal Products impulsa su expansión con una inversión estratégica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa estadounidense Royal Products anuncia una inversión de Heartwood Partners que le permitirá fortalecer su crecimiento y explorar nuevas oportunidades en el sector metalmecánico.

Engel Begins Construction of New Automation Factory in Poland

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Engel subsidiary TMA Automation Sp. z o.o. is building a new office and production building in Gdansk, Poland.

Tendencias en CNC para 2025: innovación al servicio de la manufactura avanzada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El control numérico computarizado (CNC) está marcando la pauta para una manufactura más eficiente, conectada y sostenible.

Alimentador de barras LNS permite cambios rápidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Quick Load Servo 65 de LNS North America simplifica el cambio de barras y optimiza la carga mediante un posicionamiento rápido y preciso.

Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multi-spindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.

Moduleworks Software Features Efficient Toolpath Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024.12 software release features contain enhancements across multiple components, ranging from multi-axis surface finishing to simulation and many more.

Electroless Nickel Gets a 24/7 Helpline

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

A new helpline developed by Surface Technology Inc. provides EN finishers with troubleshooting and technical support in real time.

Episode 51: An Interview With Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In the latest installment of On the Line, PF catches up with DeGeest to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology. 
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Gobierno de Coahuila celebra encuentros estratégicos con empresas en Italia

| Modern Machine Shop México

El gobierno de Coahuila exploró oportunidades de colaboración con proveedores italianos de las industrias de la fundición y la automotriz.