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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.
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.
Reduzca el efecto de la vibración en el rectificado de producción
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop México
En el rectificado de producción, una técnica llamada “filtrado de longitud de contacto” promete mantener la productividad mientras controla problemas de vibración que afectan la calidad de la superficie. Desarrollada por expertos en abrasivos, esta técnica ajusta la profundidad de corte y la tasa de avance para mejorar el acabado de las superficies de acero endurecido sin necesidad de detener la máquina para reparaciones.
ChemQuest Welcomes Director of IT
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
The ChemQuest Group has appointed Benjamin Murad as director of information technology.
Plastics Industry Association refuerza su equipo ejecutivo en 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
PLASTICS incorpora nuevos miembros clave para fortalecer su gobernanza, sostenibilidad y gestión industrial en 2025.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Heated Sprue Bushing Line Expanded
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The company says the assemblies are designed to minimize pressure loss and enable rapid gate freeze.
Why We Ask Machine Shop Leaders to Speak at TASC – The Automated Shop Conference
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
TASC is our industry’s premier peer-to-peer automation stage where America’s shop leaders refine the art of metalworking and CNC machining. For conference speakers, it's also an opportunity to showcase your skills and gain exposure for your business. Here are five why stepping into the spotlight at TASC could be your smartest move toward elevating your shop.
Strategic Mold Cooling – Hot Spots
| MoldMaking Technology
With complex plastic parts it can be difficult to deliver proper cooling to all potential hot spots. Here are strategies to help cool some difficult-to-cool areas.
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.