United Grinding fortalece su portafolio de productos con la adquisición estratégica de GF Machining Solutions

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

United Grinding amplía su portafolio de soluciones de mecanizado de precisión con la adquisición de GF Machining Solutions.

Promix Visco-P: viscometro en línea para optimizar la extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Promix Solutions presenta Visco-P, un viscometro que estabiliza y monitorea el proceso de extrusión, optimizando la calidad del producto en tiempo real.

Maximizing Machine Tool Potential With CAM Software

| MoldMaking Technology

Identifying specific areas where CAM software can utilize machine capabilities to benefit the user and maximize milling machine potential.

Two AM Processes — DED Plus LPBF — Combine in NASA Thrust Chamber Assembly

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Our video from Marshall Space Flight Center details the multi-metal part, and how it brings significant time and cost savings to spacecraft production.

What Plastics Technology's Content Gate Means for Its Web Visitors

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology has installed a “content gate” on its premium articles online. What does that mean and why should you care?

European Graphene Nanotube Production Facility Opens

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This facility’s strategic location in Serbia will enhance the supply of nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia and the U.S.

Embracing Environmental Responsibility

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF editor-in-chief Scott reflects on environmental responsibility in the wake of Hurricane Helene. 

CloudNC CAM Software Features Estimating, Quoting Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

CloudNC introduces the resource-efficient Cycle Time Estimator function for its AI-powered CAM Assist solution, available for Mastercam, Autodesk Fusion and Siemens NX CAM users.

In Case You Missed It: October Top Articles

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Dive into the most popular articles from October based on what moldmakers are reading.  

Minnesota Manufacturer Ranks on 'Fast 50 List'

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Trystar was named to the list as an honoree in August 2024, and the MSP Business Journal announced its annual rankings on October 25.

Anoplate Completes Phase 1 of Expansion Project

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Anoplate completed Phase 1 of their "Reimagine 459" project. The original 459 complex has been their home for decades.

Melker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and Sicomin plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.

Graphmatech launches Aros polyamide-graphene for Type 4 tanks, secures grant

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Combination of polyamide grades and graphene introduces low-permeation solution for upscaling H2 storage, transport applications.

OCSiAl opens European graphene nanotube production facility

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

OCSiAl’s first European facility will manufacture Tuball graphene nanotubes and nanotube-based products for applications like GFRP pipes and tanks, SMC, FRP trays, printing sleeves and more.

Beta Technologies raises $300 million to fund AAM growth, commercialization

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Series C capital raise will be used to propel the certification of Beta’s composites-intensive Alia CTOL, Alia VTOL and electric motors, while directly supporting ramp-up of production, delivery of aircraft and chargers.

Gurit announces strategic alignment to preserve wind leadership, accelerate growth in other markets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

While expected wind business revenue did not materialize for Q3 2024, Gurit is actively implementing measures to diversify its portfolio and position it for a wind sale increase in 2025.

Norplex Advanced Composites becomes Montana Advanced Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rebranding coincides with further investment in prepreg manufacturing capabilities.

Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

The Future of Hard Chrome: Pioneering Innovations for Sustainable Solutions

| Products Finishing

Although useful, chromic acid and other compounds that contain hexavalent chromium ions are highly toxic and carcinogenic. However, one company has developed an alternative for the hard chrome process that achieves thick, conformal coatings with wear and fatigue resistance comparable or superior to hexavalent chromium-based systems.
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Electroless Nickel Plating Benefits Plastic Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Bales Metal Surface Solutions offers electroless nickel plating to benefit plastic injection molds in terms of mold performance, durability and product quality.  

Uniphase Acquires Janler Corp. to Expand Capabilities in Plastics Injection Molding

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Uniphase LLC announces that it has acquired Janler Corp., a tool builder and moldmaker based in Chicago, Illinois to strengthen Uniphase’s portfolio of integrated engineering solutions within the plastics injection molding industry.  

For Soraluce's Large-Format Machines, the Heart is in the Head

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Soraluce’s wide range of machine heads and the ability to have multiple heads on a single machine (with automatic changing stations) provides flexibility and reduced setups for large-format machining.