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Testing Safe Alternative Conversion Coatings
| Products Finishing
A joint test protocol was developed by a hex chrome-free consortium to best evaluate the most recent commercially available alternative conversion coatings. This article reveals the findings.
México reafirma meta de cero emisiones netas para 2050 en COP29
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con un nuevo plan hacia cero emisiones netas en 2050, México se suma a la coalición global que busca reducir drásticamente gases de efecto invernadero para 2035.
LNS Chipblaster Provides High-Pressure Coolant Using CNC Interface
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Chipblaster S Series is designed to precisely apply high-pressure coolant where and when required.
Supersede Launches Plywood Alternative for Marine Applications
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Marine board incorporates recycled polypropylene.
CNC Machines, Wyoming Monks, and Enduring Works of Gothic Art
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The Carmelite monks of Wyoming adopted CNC machining to help build a monastery that, without this technology, would take decades or longer to complete. How they are doing it is fascinating. But so is why.
Máquina de medición de herramientas Omega TMM mejora la precisión del mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La máquina Orion, con el sistema PowRgrip de Rego-Fix, ofrece herramientas precisas y de alta calidad listas en menos de 10 segundos.
Amcor, Berry Merge in All-Stock Deal
| Plastics Technology
Move unites two complementary businesses to create a global leader in consumer packaging.
Mass Finishing, Shot Blasting for Military and Defense Applications
| Production Machining
Recognized for their ability to clean, deburr and refine surfaces, these processes are key to effective military-grade part manufacturing.
ACS Group Adds Regional Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Richard Gutierrez named Southwest regional sales manager.
MWI Introduces Wire EDM Consumables Designed to Maximize Energy Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Blac Technology’s specialized composition is designed to provide uniform distribution and embedding of particles throughout the surface.
How to Determine the Proper Vent Depth
| MoldMaking Technology
Vent depth is critical to optimizing mold performance, so here is one approach to finding that elusive right number.
DITF oriented rCF tapes target virgin fiber CFRP substitution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Infinity project developed highly oriented rCF/PA6 tapes with 88% the tensile strength, modulus of a virgin CFRP product and 49-66% reduction in global warming potential.
ORNL demonstrates lightning strike protection tech for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers, led by Vipin Kumar, developed a low-cost, recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine blade tip that showed resilience to high-voltage lightning strikes, with more innovations in store.
General Atomics completes SiC SiGA-cladded fuel rod testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Irradiation testing experiment validates composite cladding robustness and integrity after exposure to high neutron flux, indicates promise for use in future nuclear power systems.
AI Agents suite by Plataine orchestrates, automates and optimizes manufacturing operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Enterprise-grade, interconnected agents automatically coordinate and balance operations between suppliers and customers to reduce workflow complexity, challenges.
Caracol, AES forge LFAM-centered partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AES’ LFAM services, backed by Caracol’s Heron AM 3D printing platform, target an innovation boost in aerospace- and defense-specific composite and metal applications.
Lattice Composites announces transition to standalone entity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lattice Composites, a custom formulator and manufacturer of epoxy resin-based advanced materials, has purchased the entirety of a previous business partner’s equity.
El software QuickCast Air maximiza la remoción de material de los interiores de los patrones de fundición
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
QuickCast Air de 3D Systems reduce el material y los costos en patrones de fundición, mejorando la eficiencia y el tiempo de fabricación para el sector aeroespacial.
Medical Grade TPEs for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teknor Apex expands its Medalist TPE portfolio.
An Uphill Journey
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Proper end-of-life outcomes for plastics are possible, if we’re willing to put in the work.
Rapid Fusion’s CNC Milling Tool Enables Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The high-performance electro spindle provides precision milling and postprocessing of polymer 3D prints.
United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
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