Gravimetric Feeder is Compact, Easy to Clean

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Said to offer precise rate control for free-flowing pellets and granules.  

Dawn Aerospace breaks sound barrier, hypersonic global records

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Aurora rocket-powered aircraft reached Mach 1.1 and more than 82,000 feet, the highest altitude achieved by a New Zealand vehicle, as well as beating the record for fastest aircraft ascent.

Base Materials subsea buoyancy foams earn DNV type approval

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Low-density syntactic foams have been qualified for use in 11,500-meter ocean depths in addition to approval of manufacture.

U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes United Grinding North America as Apprenticeship Ambassador

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Source | United Grinding United Grinding North America, a subsidiary of Swiss-based United Grinding Group, has been recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the U.S.

The Connector Conundrum: 3D Printed Mold Tooling’s Role in Innovation

Peter Zelinski | Plastics Technology

ReelView Fishing faced an electronics obstacle in the development of its new technology for underwater video. Additive manufacturing for moldmaking allowed for the speed necessary to iterate to a solution. How inventors and invention will benefit from new ways of obtaining production-ready tooling.

Farrel Pomini, Lummus Team on Pyrolysis Technology

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Mixer’s novel capabilities are said to be the key to success of partnership developing pyrolysis technology.

Hubbard-Hall Marks 175 Years with New Logo and Website

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The new logo honors Hubbard-Hall's heritage with its founding year, 1849, while embracing a modern design inspired by the periodic table.

Mazak Recognized for 50 Years of Manufacturing Innovation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak’s facility in Florence, Kentucky, currently produces more than 70 machining solutions with a local workforce that exceeds 600 employees.

Take the Time to Walk Your Machine Shop

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Scheduled strolls through your shop demonstrate that you’re not only onboard with your company’s open-door policy but you’re proactive about it. They can also help you better manage the time required to effectively support such communication initiatives.

Farrel Pomini y Lummus impulsan reciclaje de plásticos con pirólisis

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Farrel Pomini y Lummus combina tecnologías avanzadas para transformar residuos plásticos en recursos sostenibles y económicos.

Repair via AM Means Large, Expensive Shafts Remain in Service

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Wind power shafts costing around $150,000 formerly had to be scrapped due to wear. See our video of the robot DED system now able to repair them.

Open House Showcases Innovation

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Dürr China hosted its Open House 2024, marking the return of Dürr’s Open House exhibition for customers in China after seven years.

Generation Products Provides Flexibility

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

DyeMansion launches three generation products and provides upgrades to well-established products to bring more capabilities and flexibility to Print-to-Product workflows.

Descenso persistente en la demanda de máquinas-herramienta alemanas

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

A pesar de la contracción en las órdenes domésticas e internacionales que reporta la VDW para el tercer trimestre de 2024, México es uno de los pocos mercados que sostiene la demanda de máquinas-herramienta de origen alemán.

OSG End Mills Perform in Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has expanded its ExoCarb WXL-CR-EDS, A Brand AE-HFE-H, A Brand AE-N and Phoenix end mill series.

Flex Machine Tools to Host Open House Event

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Flex Machine Tools’ Open House event will take place Thursday, December 5 at the company’s headquarters in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It will feature a facility tour and live machining demonstrations.

Mordazas rígidas de Dillon mejoran el mecanizado en diámetros pequeños

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las mordazas extralargas de Dillon ofrecen mayor alcance y versatilidad para mecanizar piezas de pequeño diámetro de manera eficiente.

2024 in Review — PF Looks Back on the Year's Biggest Industry Topics and Trends

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From regulatory challenges to technology innovations, Products Finishing looks back at the finishing industry stories of 2024.

Impresión 3D en plásticos: de prototipos a personalización masiva

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology México

Desde prototipos funcionales hasta producción en serie, la impresión 3D redefine la manufactura plástica con innovación en moldes, automatización y personalización.

Three Key Factors For Stabilizing a Grinding Operation

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Improving throughput in grinding takes more than direct increases to material removal rate. It also requires careful consideration of the factors behind the operation’s stability.

Biomaterials make strides toward composites sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A compilation of trends in development or application of natural fibers, bio-based resins and more showcases industry players, educational institutes and global projects.

Tecnología de metanólisis de Eastman es reconocida en la Semana del Reciclaje

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La campaña “Recycling is Real” de PLASTICS destaca iniciativas de reciclaje avanzado y cómo contribuyen a la reducción de desechos plásticos. En la Semana del Reciclaje, el turno fue para las instalaciones de Eastman en Tennessee.