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Axalta Appoints President of Global Industrial Coatings
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Tim Bowes is succeeding Shelley Bausch in the company’s global industrial coatings division.
Expanding your horizons at new industry events
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
This year CW is considering the strategic advantages of market-focused events for manufacturing professionals that step outside the norm of the team’s usual haunts.
LG Electronics invertirá 100 millones de dólares en Tamaulipas
| Modern Machine Shop México
El plan de inversión de 100 millones de dólares de LG Electronics tiene como objetivo ampliar sus líneas de producción en la planta de Reynosa.
Why Add TASC to Your List?
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
TASC 2025 takes place in Indianapolis this August. Attendees will be able to learn automation strategies from their peers: All information—no bluster.
Ley de Plásticos de Sinaloa entrará en vigor hasta 2027
| Plastics Technology México
El Congreso de Sinaloa aprobó extender el plazo para el uso obligatorio de plástico reciclado en envases de bebidas hasta 2027.
Simpler Electric Extruder Drive for Reciprocating-Screw Machines
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
A new electric drive for the extruder screw from Velocity Equipment Solutions (VES) is said to be simpler and more energy-efficient. It’s retrofittable on reciprocating-screw blow molders from any supplier and is available on new custom-built machines from VES.
Spirit AeroSystems shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Confirmed takeover, expected to close mid-2025, is Boeing and Spirit’s next step toward improving commercial aircraft production.
Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.
REGENT breaks ground for RI Seaglider Manufacturing Facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
All-electric Viceroy seaglider will be fabricated, assembled and tested in an environment with close ties to composites expertise, coastal testing and strong naval conditions.
Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.
Dummy Safety Coupling Enables Solution for Open Temperature Control Systems
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco now offers its dummy safety coupling Z825HT/… as a simple solution for the reliable closure of open temperature control systems.
Phillips Precision Announces Leadership Transition
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Phillips Precision’s founders, Cathy and Steven Phillips, are passing the baton to Samson Kay, who assumes the role of majority owner and operator.
Palmgren Vise Enables Multiangle Positioning
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 4" Multi-Positioning Ball Bench Vise can be clamped at any point due to the side locking lever.
IMCO End Mills Enable Aggressive Cutting Action
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Pow-R-Feed M934 cutters feature fine cutting edges with optimal strength, plus a wiper flat end for smooth floor finishes.
How AI and Digital Twins Might Shape the Future of CAM
| Production Machining
The manufacturing world will achieve gains in part-programming productivity and flexibility with the rise of machine-aware, smart digital twins powered by artificial intelligence.
IMCO End Mills Enable Aggressive Cutting Action
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Pow-R-Feed M934 cutters feature fine cutting edges with optimal strength, plus a wiper flat end for smooth floor finishes.
Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.
Index Announces Succession of President, CEO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Michael Huggett will succeed Cris Taylor as leader of the company during a transitional period in April 2025.
Grupo Medline invertirá 250 millones de dólares en Tamaulipas
| Modern Machine Shop México
La inversión de Grupo Medline se destinará para la construcción de una planta en Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
Choosing Plating Coatings for Best Performance
| Products Finishing
By considering the necessary factors, conducting thorough testing and leveraging guidance from chemistry suppliers, manufacturers can choose plating coatings that ensure reliable, long-lasting fastener and component performance.
Simplicity Meets Function in Starrett Programmable Indicator
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Programmable, touchscreen-controlled indicators like Starrett’s W4900 can perform a wider range of tasks than either dial or traditional digital counterparts while proving simpler to use.
Hexpol TPE presenta nuevos elastómeros con contenido reciclado
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Hexpol TPE reveló nuevos compuestos TPE con 35-60 % de reciclado, ideales para aplicaciones en herramientas y componentes múltiples.