How I Made It: Dennis Rymanowski

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Dennis Rymanowski has worked at NSH USA for 60 years, with his passion for manufacturing living alongside his passion for his family’s polka band.
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Video: Mold Component Technology Solutions Boost Sustainability

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Sustainable, productivity-boosting innovations for moldmakers, including stress relief, traceability and cooling solutions.    

Edge Technologies Moves to New Facility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Spanning 113,500 square feet, the facility will centralize the company’s storage and distribution, as well as enhance operational efficiency.

Emuge-Franken's TIN Coated Thread Gages Improve Wear Resistance

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken USA expands its precision thread gages line with TIN  coated gages featuring 3B class-of-fit.

Endless ONE Continuous Fiber 3D Printer’s Open Material Compatibility Enables Customized Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: Medium-scale printer works with continuous carbon fiber to deliver strength and lightweight properties for demanding structural applications.

Precision Machining Activity Mixed in October

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Overall activity contracted, but some areas showed growth, including future business.

Corona AFX-2000 Beam-Shaping Laser Boosts Productivity for LPBF Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The laser’s increased power results in higher productivity and lower cost per part, while maintaining the stability needed to produce high-quality parts.

México: principal mercado de exportación para la industria de plásticos de EE. UU.

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El informe anual de Plastics Industry Association resalta que México lidera las exportaciones de plásticos estadounidenses, alcanzando los USD 19.5 mil millones en 2023.

Buscan duplicar la industria de semiconductores en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el Foro de Colaboración de Semiconductores México-Estados Unidos se presentó el Plan Maestro para el Desarrollo de la Industria de los Semiconductores en México 2024-2030.

Addimetal’s K2-2 Metal Binder Jet System Features Compact Design, Large Printhead

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: The machine features an open system enabling the use of non-proprietary binders to offer users greater material flexibility.

The Basics of Rotary Broaching

| Production Machining

This broaching process creates a non-round shape on the inside or outside of a part with a broach tool.

Finishing Activity Contracting But Slightly Slower in October

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

While new orders improved, materials prices continue to increase.

Leonardo Aerostructures can no longer wait on Boeing solution, explores carve-out, alliances

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

After continued reductions (-36-41%) in 787 production, this key supply chain link for fuselage sections and other composite parts looks at restructuring options for the Grottaglie facility and Aerostructures Division.

Dieffenbacher acquires Schmidt & Heinzmann composites business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The acquisition, which includes all intangible assets of the business unit, will expand Dieffenbacher’s SMC delivery spectrum, enable potential for portfolio growth and synergies.

Spirit Q3 financial results raise concern of business viability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Significant anticipated cash deficit and increased operating losses have raised doubts over the company’s ability to continue operations, leading to Boeing and Airbus loan advancements.

Boston Materials gains $13.5 million for Z-axis Fiber expansion, supply chain partnership establishment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boston Materials builds on its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., growing its composite materials deployment into semiconductor and aerospace markets.

Addcomposites announces AFP-XS global install base milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More than 50 of the production-ready AFP solution for small- to medium-scale composite part manufacturing have been installed and is rapidly growing thanks to its affordability and versatility.

Intuitive Machines debuts moon buggy for Artemis program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

IM’s Moon RACER is one of three lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs being considered by NASA for future operations on the lunar surface.

Tighitco receives production, spares award for CH-53K helicopter

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Activities for the Sikorsky aircraft will be supported by Tighitco’s U.S. Complex Composites division from 2025-2027.

Ejector Pins Offer Benefits to Mold Performance

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Regal Components Inc. offers its M2 Thru-Tuff ejector pins to elevate mold efficiency and durability.  

Video: AM for Product Development at Pella Corporation

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Speed to market is a critical advantage 3D printing can enable. For its new product innovations, Pella iterates quickly using prototypes and tooling produced via AM.

Henkel Develops Loctite 3D Resins for Industrial, Medical Applications

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: Henkel has expanded its material portfolio with Loctite 3D IND6845 for industrial production and Loctite 3D MED3394 for medical applications.