Sodick Opens Canadian Headquarters

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Sodick aims to enhance support for existing users by enabling domestic sales and service, as well as providing stocked parts and consumables.

Tungsten Carbide Powders Enable Hard Coating Capabilities

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Wall Colmonoy introduces WallCarb HVOF powders, designed for dense coatings with wear and corrosion resistance.

Teknor Apex y Nexeo Plastics fortalecen su colaboración

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Teknor Apex y Nexeo Plastics amplían su asociación, ofreciendo una gama más amplia de materiales avanzados como poliamidas, TPU y poliésteres en la región EMEA.

Video: How 3D Printing Is Advancing Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Developments in 3D printing technology, from powder partnerships to automation, are improving moldmaking processes.

Video Tour: Collins Aerospace AM Production Site in West Des Moines

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The 12-laser powder bed fusion machines are at the heart of the company’s new production capacity for aircraft engine parts in both aluminum and nickel-based alloy.

Polar Technology announces filament winder installation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Machine addition to a larger dedicated cell will support the company’s higher volume composites manufacturing capabilities and future growth plans.

Tri-Mack celebrates 50 years of technical problem-solving

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since its founding in 1974, Tri-Mack has acted as an extension of its customers’ engineering teams, investing in and expanding its capabilities to meet industry needs in thermoplastic composites.

VCARB, Holy Technologies demonstrate composites recyclability potential for Formula 1

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully recyclable, race-ready carbon fiber/epoxy mirror housing component using Holy’s IPT technology highlights track-proven durability, paves way for future motorsport components.

HAV announces production site developments for Airlander 10

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Work is underway to develop the Carcroft Common site in the U.K. that will support the production, testing and certification of up to 24 composite Airlander 10 aircraft each year.

AddUp Receives ASTM Additive Manufacturing Safety Certification

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

AddUp Inc. announces that it has received the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Safety (AMS) Certification, becoming the first OEM in the AM industry to achieve this significant milestone.

United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
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Top 10 Engineering Content From 2024

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Peruse the most-viewed engineering content that you may have missed this past year from MoldMaking Technology! Discover the next software to best benefit your moldmaking capabilties – from data management to design and manufacturing software, we have you covered.  

Conair Names New Head of Customer Care

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Jared Helfrich to direct the efforts of the machine builder’s growing customer care group, combining its existing parts and service and repair organization with a new range of fast-growing customer services.  

ANIPAC proyecta crecimiento y desafíos para el plástico en 2025

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La industria del plástico en México avanza con una tasa de reciclaje líder en Latinoamérica y un crecimiento del 3% en 2024. Nearshoring y sostenibilidad son algunas de las claves para 2025.

Supercritical Success for Medical Machining

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

High-pressure carbon dioxide coolant can dramatically improve the production rate of titanium parts while leaving no residue — an excellent fit for medical machining.

Products Finishing Index Shows Improvement as New Orders Strengthen

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Growing automotive demand and rising future expectations point to a stronger 2025.

AMRs and Cobots Target Inspection, Palletizing and Movement of Finished Goods

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The same year it marked its 70th year in business, custom injection molder Hoffer Plastics (South Elgin, Illinois) — which routinely reinvests more than 10% of its annual revenue back into new equipment — prioritized automation in that CapEx with some stunning results.

Avient Colorant Chromatics PEEK Provides Biocompatibility in Health Care Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Precolored compounds and colorants for medical devices.

OSG End Mills Perform in Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has expanded its ExoCarb WXL-CR-EDS, A Brand AE-HFE-H, A Brand AE-N and Phoenix end mill series.

Mahr Height Gage Provides Reliable Measurement Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Digimar 816 CLT height gage is equipped with an intuitive touchscreen, ergonomic handles and dynamic measuring functions, designed to offer performance and ease of use.

BOTTLE4FLEX innova con envases flexibles de rPET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

AIMPLAS, Covinil y Eroski lideran BOTTLE4FLEX, una iniciativa que mejora la reciclabilidad de envases multicapa con tecnología de reciclaje químico y rPET.

Composites market shows signs of stabilizing as future outlook brightens

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Improving supplier deliveries and strong future business index point to opportunities ahead.