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Key Appointment Accelerates Nanodiamond R&D
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
BEP Surface Technologies brings on Dinesh Durgappa to conduct in-depth literature reviews and experimental research on mid-phosphorous electroless nickel plating.
Hurco Slant-Bed Lathe Features Live Tooling Capabilities
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Hurco’s TM8MYi slant-bed lathe comes equipped with a Renishaw swing-down tool setter and a bi-directional, servo-driven live tool.
United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
#workforcedevelopment
Medical Grade TPEs for Biopharmaceutical Tubing
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teknor Apex expands its Medalist TPE portfolio.
El software QuickCast Air maximiza la remoción de material de los interiores de los patrones de fundición
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
QuickCast Air de 3D Systems reduce el material y los costos en patrones de fundición, mejorando la eficiencia y el tiempo de fabricación para el sector aeroespacial.
Tormach Expands Education Initiatives With Programs, CNC Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tormach aims to address the skilled labor gap through the development of a comprehensive CNC metal milling curriculum and the introduction of a new fourth axis for its xsTECH Tabletop CNC Router.
#workforcedevelopment
Rapid Fusion’s CNC Milling Tool Enables Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The high-performance electro spindle provides precision milling and postprocessing of polymer 3D prints.
An Uphill Journey
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Proper end-of-life outcomes for plastics are possible, if we’re willing to put in the work.
A Production CNC Machine Shop That Starts with Safety
| Production Machining
Our CNC production shop now takes shop-wide safety more seriously which has led to a shift in attitude towards safety from our entire team.
SmartCAM Software Update Increases User Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
SmartCAM v2025’s user interface and display features are said to improve the programmer’s efficiency and accuracy in the CNC program development process.
Additive Portfolio Eliminates PFAS Substances
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
By going PFAS-free, Clariant offers sustainable additive solutions for powder coaters that meet global environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
#regulations
Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Gelsight’s tactile sensing technology could give robots more flexibility in the tasks and environments they can handle.
Siemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Research, Development Initiatives
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The company plans to leverage its motion control, automation hardware, digitalization software and technology capabilities at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) to serve as an ecosystem platform for machine builders, machine users and additive design engineers.
DFG funds composites-focused Collaborative Research Center
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through the new German facility, RWTH Aachen University, TU Chemnitz and TU Dresden are jointly laying the foundation for intelligent, sustainable composite architectures.
NIAR, SNC partnership to modernize USAF 747-8i aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
As part of the SAOC program, NIAR will replace the outdated Nightwatch aircraft, vital to U.S. Air Force operations, using its expertise in composites, 3D printing and Industry 4.0.
Bcomp, Temca achieve intricate composite cladding for French school façade
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A combination of flax and glass fibers went into the development of 880 openwork, shade-providing panels for an international school in France.
VIDEO: High-volume processing for fiberglass components
Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld
Cannon Ergos, a company specializing in high-ton presses and equipment for composites fabrication and plastics processing, displayed automotive and industrial components at CAMX 2024.
High-feed Milling Solution Tackles Demanding Moldmaking Applications
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Sandvik Coromant Company highlights the launch of CoroMill MH20, a high-feed milling solution designed to tackle demanding applications.
Using AI to Transform Part and Mold Manufacturing
| MoldMaking Technology
A Michigan startup is leveraging AI-designed molds in a bid to “commoditize” tool building and optimize parts in the process.
8 Cool Parts From Formnext 2024: The Cool Parts Show #78
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
End-use parts found at Formnext this year address various aspects of additive's advance, notably AM winning on cost against established processes.
Winpak amplía su portafolio con materiales reciclados de Nova
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre Winpak y Nova refuerza el uso de rPE en empaques de alimentos y cuidado personal, promoviendo soluciones sostenibles.
A Review of Anodizing Processes in Nano-Engineering in Mechanical Industries: Aluminum Oxide Membrane Alloys for Corrosion Protection
| Products Finishing
This review covers published research on the anodic oxide protection layers principles and requirements for process engineering application, the effect of the anodizing process parameters, as well as the importance of process steps taking place before and after anodizing.