Exxon Mobil Announces Leadership Changes

| Valve Magazine

Liam M. Mallon, president of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and VP of Exxon Mobil Corp. will retire effective February 1, 2025.  

UD-CCM to host 24th International Conference on Composite Materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Taking place in the U.S. for the first time since 2002, the University of Delaware welcomes attendee registration for the August 2025 event and is calling for abstract submissions by Jan. 15, 2025.

Drill Tailored to Challenging Materials Like Stainless Steel and Titanium Drilling

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Guhring Inc. highlights the RT 100 InoxPro, a cutting-edge solid carbide drill tailored specifically for challenging materials like stainless steel and titanium alloys.  

Star Plastics Achieves ISCC Plus Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

West Virginia-based custom compounder adds to its sustainability credentials.

Semiconductors, Tungsten, AM Affordability and More from Formnext 2024: AM Radio #56

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The trade show included increased applications for the semiconductor market, machine launches and technology advances aimed at cost cutting, plenty of LFAM and more. Listen to our conversation on Formnext 2024. 

UTEQ y CIDESI impulsan investigación en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro y el Centro de Desarrollo e Investigación firmaron un convenio de colaboración para llevar a cabo investigaciones con tecnología de vanguardia en microelectrónica, semiconductores e inteligencia artificial.

Gema USA Inc. Promotes Region Managers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Gema USA’s Ryan Allen and Brian Caudill will both be responsible for system sales and management of channel sales.

Reduction of Defects

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Having trouble with inconsistent film builds or defects when powder coating? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert offers some advice for troubleshooting your process.

MMT Chats: The Rise of Tooling Digitalization

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Bob Vancoillie with the Consumer Division of Johnson & Johnson about OEM corporate initiatives for digitizing tooling. 

Volvo comenzó la construcción de su segunda planta en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Con $700 MDD de inversión, Volvo Trucks y MACK abren planta en Nuevo León para fabricar camiones pesados, impulsando la economía local y el comercio con EE. UU.

A Contract CNC Shop in Transition

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Denver Precision Products is in a transitional mode in two respects: company leadership and adoption of new multifunction machining technology and processes.

How to Select the Right Cooling Stack for Sheet

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

First, remember there is no universal cooling-roll stack. And be sure to take into account the specific heat of the polymer you are processing.  

Products Finishing Opens Nominations for 2025 40 Under 40 Program

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF is looking for emerging leaders who are making a difference in the surface finishing industry. Deadline for nominations is January 17, 2025.
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The Final CNC Tech Talk Column

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Mike Lynch signs off on his CNC Tech Talk column after 35 years.

Juggerbot P3-44 Astra Enables Large Format Printing With PVC

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Process controls and safety systems specifically tailored for industrial printing with PVC.

Tornos Partners With Ellison Technologies

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Ellison Technologies, headquartered in California, will represent Tornos in 15 states across the U.S.

Clean Aviation launches third proposal call for disruptive aviation projects

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposals for three core topics centered around aircraft decarbonization are welcome, supported by €380 million in funding.

PAL-V, NLR complete composite rotors for Liberty flying car

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rotor blade design spans nearly 11 meters in length for flight, with a mid-hinge to fold and accommodate 4-meter vehicle length while driving.

New Flyer selects Hexagon Purus H2 tanks for fifth consecutive year

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Type 4 tanks will continue to be supplied for the mass mobility provider’s Xcelsior Charge FC fuel cell electric transit buses.

Plasmatreat expands network with Mexico subsidiary opening

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Plasmatreat México will provide on-site sales, consulting, application engineering and service for local companies and global corporations based in Mexico.

Sampling and Mold Validation Facility Supports Moldmaking Capabilities

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Dynamic Tool Corporation highlights its Dynamic Development Center provides a platform to avoid disruptions to critical production manufacturing resources.  

Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos Inc. Receive Accolades Within the Manufacturing Community

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Local manufacturers and sister companies, Micro Mold Co. Inc. and Plastikos & Plastikos Medical were recently named 3rd and 4th place, respectively, in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Manufacturing results.