Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Ultra-thin CFRTP plates developed by Hycco achieve a 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density, high durability for fuel cells in long-flight drone and heavy-mobility applications.

Sandvik Coromant automatiza cambios de herramientas en tornos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema ATC, de Sandvik Coromant, aumenta la productividad con cambios de herramienta automatizados.

Sales Manager Promotion Adds to Houston Plating Technical Dedication

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Roy Ratcliff to technical sales manager where he will serve as head of the company’s sales department.

For Cold Spray AM β€” How Cold Do You Mean?

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

SPEE3D announced that its XSPEE3D system could successfully operate in a sub-zero environment, moving the needle on the U.S. Department of Defense’s goal to expand manufacturing capabilities in austere environments.

The Benefits of Alloying Tool Steel

| MoldMaking Technology

Improve tooling efficiencies, extend mold life and reduce overall tooling costs with a focus on tool steel properties that solve wear, flaking and cracking issues.

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 11th Quarterly Report

| Products Finishing

This paper is focused on investigating the new ceramic slurry with different packing density to create porous zirconia at final sintering temperature for different applications.

CCAI Wisconsin Announces Scholarship Application

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The CCAI Wisconsin Chapter is accepting submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year until April 15, 2025. 

Cevotec adds software, layup features to FPP technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Artist Studio updates and patch layup options continues to progress fiber patch placement (FPP) capabilities for composite tanks and aerostructures.

Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.

Thickness Gauge for 'Wet' Films

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

The gauge requires minimal calibration and is insensitive to the angle and distance of measurement.  

Tous les Jours adopta popotes biodegradables en EE. UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Tous les Jours implementa popotes de PHA en sus tiendas de EE.UU., en una apuesta por materiales biodegradables y compostables en su estrategia sostenible.

Easy-to-process particle foam targets composite foam core needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Asahi Kasei presents SunForce, a modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) particle beads foam featuring high heat resistance and low water absorption.

Mazak Turning Machine Enables High-Volume Production of Small Parts

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The Syncrex 38/9 Swiss-type turning machine features a nine-axis configuration that includes five spindle motors.

Moldmaking Momentum Cools With January Index of 48.0

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

The Index continues to trend in the right direction while future business expectations climb.
#economics

System 3R ofrece sujeción estable y repetible en mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas autocentrantes de System 3R aseguran precisión y durabilidad en aplicaciones exigentes.

M&M Quality Grinding Bars Support High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: M&M Quality Grinding provides precision grinding services for a variety of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, alloys and plastics.

Emerging Leaders Nominations Now Open

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here’s your chance to highlight a young person in your manufacturing business who is on the path to be a future leader moving your company forward.

Norwalt Automation Expands Tampa Footprint, Capacity

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The new 28,000-square-foot site in Tampa, Florida, will focus on machine and system integration activities for various sectors.

Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson Industrial Supply is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte.

Plastics Index Shows Fourth Consecutive Monthly Gain

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

December reading hints at slowing contraction as plastics industry outlook improves
#economics

Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin Spindles

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The MT1065EX twin-spindle CNC turning machine enables intricate operations such as pinch turning and simultaneous first- and second-operation machining.

Metalworking Index Continues Climb into 2025

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

Steady improvement is short of expansion but component readings and future outlook remain strong.