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What Missed Opportunity Will You Regret Most?
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Reflecting on the meaning of regrets, with words of wisdom from Jerry Seinfeld, David Rubenstein and “Braveheart.”
Tungaloy Milling Tool Provides Enhanced Edge Strength
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The MillQuadFeed cutting tool features a specialized insert geometry that is said to reduce cutting resistance by up to 20%, enhancing machining efficiency.
INA y la Corporación Financiera Internacional presentan programa de desarrollo de proveedores
| Modern Machine Shop México
El programa prioriza ejes como la adopción de manufactura aditiva, gigacasting y electromovilidad. Asimismo, se alinea con los objetivos del T-MEC y el Plan México.
Coating Measurement Gage Enhances Reliability, Safety
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Paul N. Gardner has released the coatmaster Flex gage for noncontact wet film thickness measurements.
Fastems Appoints President of Americas Region
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Greg Haley has been appointed to the role of president of the company’s Americas Region operations. He plans to focus on growing the sales and service teams throughout the U.S. to provide more localized support of Fastems partners and customers.
Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.
Mel Composites, Aresa Shipyard collaborate on one-shot Black Falcon V2.0 vessel
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mel is supplying its composite materials and equipment package, in addition to technical assistance, for the new 15.2-meter defense craft.
AOC resins support SMC composite doors for air raid shelters
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The recent use case exemplifies the application of AOC’s SMC resins in related fields, thanks to their strength, resistance and longer lifespan in comparison to metal or fiber-reinforced concrete options.
Daher confirms long-term lease agreement for Stuart, Florida, aerostructures facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Extended lease duration at Witham Field will enable additional enhancements and business growth at the Daher site including intentions to create a final assembly line.
Shapers Australia presents Kinetix epoxy systems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ATL Composites distributor cites the high-performance resin range’s ability to bridge the gap between other polyester and modern epoxy systems, making it well suited to composite surfboard production.
Testing validates, prepares Verne CcH2 truck for commercialization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Verne has demonstrated the density and dormancy benefits of its cryo-compressed hydrogen Class 8 truck and refueling system, moving the technology forward for trucking and hydrogen distribution.
Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The hybrid eVTOL developer announces the deepening of investor dedication in support of Horizon’s aircraft operations and development.
ESA-backed CASSANDRA project targets composite SHM, repair maturation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The CASSANDRA project, joined by CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM, will support the integration of sophisticated SHM and healing systems into composite structures, driving Europe’s space exploration and technology development efforts.
CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.
The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete
| CompositesWorld
A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.
Sandvik Coromant mejora el mecanismo de amortiguación en adaptadores de torneado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los adaptadores Silent Tools, de Sandvik Coromant, ahora cuentan con un mecanismo de amortiguación refinado para mayor estabilidad y precisión en operaciones de torneado interno.
American Injection Molding Institute Partners with PennWest University
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Students can pursue hands-on training at AIM’s injection molding lab while attending one of PennWest’s campuses for a new concentration in Plastics Injection Molding under the university’s Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology (AAS-AT) degree.
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Drone Bird with 3D Printed Parts Aids Study at University of Twente: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed the Drone Bird’s role in a study at the University of Twente, where researchers used the drone to track the motion of birds’ wings in flight. Here is that update or see the original episode:
Meet New Board Member Murphy Forsyth, Zero Tolerance LLC
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet Murphy Forsyth.
What You Need to Know About Roll-Cooling Design
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology
Cooling rolls might not look like high-tech machines, but the fact is there is a surprising amount of technology involved in their design, manufacture and use. Here’s what you need to know.
ANIQ impulsa propuestas clave para el desarrollo químico de México
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
ANIQ participa en el Foro de Consulta del Plan Nacional de Desarrollo y en la revisión del T-MEC, abogando por comercio estable y sustentabilidad.