Wichita’s NIAR delivers fiber metal laminate test panel to FAA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aluminum and fiberglass fuselage panel is one of five panels that NIAR and partners are designing, fabricating and testing to assess emerging metallic structure technologies.
Mikrosam robotic filament winding cell to aid Cidetec composites projects
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Delivery of the single-spindle robotic setup with an ATP head will advance the R&D organization’s work in CUBIC, GENEX and Carbo4power initiatives targeting sustainable composites development.
Boeing machinists approve third proposed contract, end strike
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The labor standoff, the first in 16 years, is the latest setback in a volatile year for the aerospace company.
Safran invests over €1 billion to develop LEAP engine MRO network
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The engine-maker is scaling up global MRO capabilities with several facility builds and company acquisitions to keep pace with expected demand in the narrowbody aircraft market.
Three Good Reasons to Switch from Three- to Five-Axis Machining in Moldmaking
| MoldMaking Technology
Five-axis machining technology is a great tool in the moldmaker toolbox.
SATA acquires the Dan-Am Company
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
The acquisition of Dan-Am Co. represents a milestone for SATA and is part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the North American market.
How Process Damping Impacts Milling Stability
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Process damping is a phenomenon that can increase milling stability at low cutting speeds and is affected by the cutting edge design.
Domain Mastery for Mastering Change
Miles Free | Production Machining
What are the positions on your team’s roster to ensure that you win the game of ‘change?’
The Cool Parts Show Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
Video series featuring end-use parts made through 3D printing to host special live anniversary episode.
New Short Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Acetal Grades
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Polyplastics’ new Duracon POM grades offer performance benefits over glass-reinforced POM and lower environmental impact.
Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025
| Modern Machine Shop
The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.
Fryer Turning Machine Features Large Swing in a Small Footprint
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The VT Series of large-swing vertical turret lathes can be configured for turning, milling, boring and grinding in a single machine.
Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025
| Production Machining
The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.
3D Printed Metal Vibenite 350 Testing Indicates Biocompatibility for Implant Use
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The material is both wear and corrosive resistant, and could be well suited as an implant material where wear resistance is essential, such as human joints.
Registration Now Open for the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025
| Modern Machine Shop
The precision machining industry’s premier event returns to Cleveland, OH, April 1-3.
Intarema 2325: alta capacidad y eficiencia para reciclaje de poliolefinas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva Intatema 2325, de Erema, procesa hasta 4,000 kg/h en reciclaje de poliolefinas, con tecnología avanzada y alta eficiencia en espacio compacto.
Research Deems Bioplastics, Wood Pulp a Sustainable, Economic Alternative for Rigid Packaging
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Farrel Pomini and FPInnovations produce biodegradable compound for molding, extrusion and thermoforming applications.
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La fresa de mango sólida de Kennametal mejora la producción de gran volumen
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La fresa Harvi I TE Duo-λOCK, de Kennametal, está diseñada para una producción eficiente y rentable en diversas aplicaciones y materiales, especialmente en la industria médica.
US Navy Successfully Utilizes Additec’s Liquid Metal Jetting Technology While Afloat
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The U.S. Navy successfully used a Liquid Metal Jetting (LMJ) 3D printer aboard one of its vessels, enabling them to print high-strength aluminum alloy parts on-demand while in port. This innovation can change how critical parts are manufactured in remote or challenging environments to potentially reshape naval operations.
Motul fortalece su presencia en el sector industrial con la adquisición de Chem Arrow Corp.
| Modern Machine Shop México
La adquisición de Chem Arrow Corp. por parte de Motul impulsa la expansión de su línea de lubricantes para manufactura de piezas metálicas en Estados Unidos y permite a Motul duplicar su negocio en el sector de fluidos de corte.
Tungaloy Cutting Inserts Enhance Internal Grooving Operations
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. introduces the STV type insert for its TungShortCut internal grooving tool line, enhancing internal profiling and machining of complex shapes or narrow areas.
Horn Milling Tool Features Modular Design for Quick Changeovers
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The DG modular interchangeable head milling system optimizes the interface between the cutting head and shank for greater versatility, stability and higher changeover precision.