Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.

TPI Composites Q4, full year 2024 results build profitability for 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Earnings results indicate the wind blade manufacturers’ strategic decisions to optimize its manufacturing footprint and streamline operations, positioning it more strongly headed into 2025.

Belzona appoints Southey Contracting Limitada as distributor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SCL will be the authorized distributor of Belzona’s polymeric repair and protective coating products in Angola.

R&D specialization showcases modular wind blade prototype

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Aimen Technology Centre highlights its work in composites R&D through the presence of the Carbon4Power blade and its role in the aerospace-focused CAELESTIS project.

Composite innovations feature automotive, water sports, UAV and consumer project versatility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Precision, performance and reliability are at the core of Cobra International’s display, involving a front end, portfolio of water sports applications, a fixed wing drone and more.

Aimplas joins REFEST project for small fishing fleet vessel retrofit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aimplas’ objectives considering composites for hull appendages and battery boxes add to REFEST’s core technical activities which aim to reduce emissions by up to 40% in traditional fishing vessels.

Composite surfacing veils improve finish, function

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: James Cropper streamlines composites production through the launch of Surfacetec, improving fabrication efficiencies, part functionality and targeting sustainability.

CW finalizes Tech Days: Bonding and Welding agenda

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A total of six presentations — four welding and two bonding — presented by industry experts will explore the drawbacks, potential and evolving technologies available to bonding and welding methods.  

Strohm, Unitech Offshore to deliver integrated TCP subsea pipeline

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Use of Unitech connectors and Strohm composite pipes will achieve flange-less end-to-end subsea jumper connection system, simplifying installation and ensuring long-lasting performance.

Mini Angled, Round Toolholders Offer Versatile Cutting for Internal, External Applications

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The Mini Groove ‘N Turn line with Acme Threading inserts are available in submicron grain carbide grades for ferrous and nonferrous materials — either uncoated or with TiN, TiCN, TiAIN or diamond film coatings.

How’s the Water? From Business As Usual to VUCA to BANI

Miles Free | Production Machining

Do we even have the words to describe and/or make sense of how business circumstances have changed?

The L.S. Starrett Co. Announces Key Management Appointments

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed four new executives with a wealth of manufacturing industry experience to drive the company’s focus on continuous improvement, growth and innovation.

ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The MX7 Ultra tool grinder is designed to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life.

Open Mind AM Software Feature Streamlines Tool Path Generation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

HyperMill Additive Manufacturing is designed to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

Materials Performance Hires Technical Editor

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Dr. Mersedeh Akhoondan will bring her corrosion control and condition assessment experience to her work collaborating with authors, members and the magazine’s editorial advisory board.

Trinckle presenta Additive App Suite para diseño en impresión 3D

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Additive App Suite, de Trinckle, acelera la adopción de impresión 3D con herramientas intuitivas.

Arburg presenta innovaciones en inyección híbrida en Plastimagen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arburg lanza en Plastimagen su serie Allrounder Hidrive, con tecnología híbrida que mejora eficiencia energética, precisión y sostenibilidad en inyección de plástico.

Novel Line Turns Fluff to Blown Film

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Processor Bioflex of Mexico is utilizing Reifenhäuser Blown Film’s EVO Fusion technology to integrate postindustrial and postconsumer recycled materials into products.  

MC Machinery amplía sus operaciones al norte de México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En las nuevas instalaciones de MC Machinery, ubicadas en el municipio de Apodaca (Nuevo León), la empresa exhibirá maquinaria de corte láser, electroerosión, dobladoras y rectificadoras.

Stability Maps for Milling

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Selecting stable radial depths of cut for 2.5D milling.

Exploring Strategies and Technologies Driving Growth, Efficiency and Sustainability in Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Isaac Trevino, business development manager for Best Tool and Engineering (BTE), shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.

Xenia Whitened Shade Materials

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Product will enable greater coloring options in carbon-reinforced thermoplastic compounds.