Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.

GEON expande producción de TPE en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

GEON Performance Solutions expande su planta en Ramos Arizpe, México, con una nueva línea de TPE para atender la demanda de polímeros en América del Norte.

Moldmaking Opportunities and Challenges Within the Current Economic Cycle

| MoldMaking Technology

Report analyzes moldmaking trends, pricing, labor shortages, capital costs, competitiveness strategies and construction spending challenges.
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AnalySwift receives NASA STTR contract to enable second-use spacecraft infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Together with Purdue, AnalySwift aims to develop a composite heater layer and a novel software tool or module to achieve assembly, disassembly of thermoplastic composite joints in space during long-duration missions.

GFRP Tech launches South African facility for GFRP rebar production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Said to be the first of its kind in this region, GFRP Tech will manufacture, test and supply flagship EnviraBar and EnviraMesh products to support South Africa’s infrastructure modernization.

CEAD launches application-specific, cartesian-style Flexcube printing cell

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully automated, all-in-one 3D printing platform handles high-rate industrial-sized composite parts printing and postprocessing in a compact, accessible design.

Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 2 piloted flight testing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype begins untethered, piloted, thrust-borne testing following expansion of permit to fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins

| CompositesWorld

Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.

Let’s Have a Ball… Talking About Men’s Health

Kate Hand | GROW

Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the, um, slightly nutty gift on your desk. Here’s hoping a little humor can break the ice on the uncomfortable conversations that can save lives.

Upgraded Portfolio Offers Insert and Torque Out Testing Equipment

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

E-Z LOK, manufacturer and distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic and wood, announces it will begin to build out a portfolio of both pull-out and torque out test data for the inserts it offers.  

1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.

Combining Metal and Polymer for Better 3D Printed Tools

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

Applications prone to wear call for more durable tooling than 3D printed polymer alone, but full metal is not always necessary. 

Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries

| Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology’s Hot Shots parts competition is accepting submissions for the 2025 contest, with winners to be announced at PTXPO 2025.

CEAD Flexcube’s Integrated Milling Options Fully Automate LFAM Postprocessing Within Single System

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The system comes in a space-efficient, cube-shaped 3D printer for LFAM printing with integrated milling options and a 3 + 1 axis system for 45-degree printing.

Fixtureworks Five-Axis Clamping Vises Offer Stable Workholding

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Fixtureworks’ CP170 five-axis clamping vises provide stable workholding during five-axis machining. 

Sistema operativo de Unisig mejora la productividad de las máquinas de taladrado profundo de pequeño diámetro

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Unisig presenta un sistema operativo avanzado que mejora la interfaz hombre-máquina en las máquinas de taladrado profundo UNE6-2i-750-CR.

En 2024, el 62% de las empresas que operan a nivel mundial aumentó su gasto en el metaverso industrial

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Siemens y S&P Global Market Intelligence 451 Research han publicado un estudio sobre la situación del metaverso industrial en 2024.

Evonik Develops Develops Carbon Black 3D-Printable Powders for PA12 Polymer Applications

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: PA12-based Infinam 6013 P and Infinam 6014 P are specially designed for laser powder bed fusion techniques like selective laser sintering, and offer high flowability and homogenous sintering.

Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.

Recent Innovations in Mold Components and Hot Runners

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

In this most recent product roundup, MMT continues to offer a variety of innovative as well as tried-and-true technologies to benefit moldmakers.  

CJ Biomaterials obtiene certificación BPI para biopolímeros

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La certificación BPI permite a CJ Biomaterials ofrecer biopolímeros PHA compostables, respondiendo a la creciente demanda de alternativas sostenibles en EE.UU.

Plastics Processing Index Remains Virtually Unchanged

Heather Gaynor | Plastics Technology

Future business indicators rose again this month, but other inputs changed only slightly.
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