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Cross-Service Collaboration: Navy 3D Printing Completes Wiring System for Coast Guard Helicopters
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The two military branches developing complementary AM capabilities in parallel allows for responsive distributed manufacturing across the military. A case in point was recently reported in this news item from the Coast Guard.
Mold Building Stats Improve Performance
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold manufacturing is a numbers game rooted in measurement and data tracking to continuously improve.
Extrusión de plásticos avanza hacia la sostenibilidad en 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En 2025, la extrusión de plásticos evoluciona hacia procesos más sostenibles y eficientes. La automatización, los materiales sostenibles y la precisión marcan la pauta.
Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 2
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
Following the previously discussed coupon-level testing element, subcomponent and component testing are the next steps in designing crashworthy composite structures.
Fast Leak Tester for ‘Tricky’ Applications
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New BottleStop leak tester from ALPS Inspection handles large, angled-neck and trouble-prone HDPE containers at up to 65 per minute.
Tungaloy Milling Tool Provides Enhanced Edge Strength
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The MillQuadFeed cutting tool features a specialized insert geometry that is said to reduce cutting resistance by up to 20%, enhancing machining efficiency.
Geon Buys Medical Compounder Foster
| Plastics Technology
Move intended to broaden GEON’s portfolio in the medical market.
Lissmac Grinding Machine Provides Versatile Surface Finishing Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The EBSC grinding machine is capable of processing both tri-dimensional and flat parts, allowing for broader applications across various industries.
OEMs Showcase Hybrid Manufacturing Applications
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak and Mastercam worked together to demonstrate the viability of hybrid additive/subtractive machining techniques at a recent event held in Florence, Kentucky.
The HEH Group Expands Automation Offerings With Agile Robotic Systems
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Agile Robotic Systems are well suited for CNC machine-tending applications, automating metrology systems and more.
Mordazas de sujeción de cinco ejes de Fixtureworks ofrecen estabilidad en el mecanizado
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las mordazas CP170, de Fixtureworks, aseguran un soporte estable y repetible para mecanizado en cinco ejes.
Exportaciones de América Latina y el Caribe crecieron 4.1% en 2024
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Se estima que el valor de las exportaciones de América Latina y el Caribe aumentó un 4.1 % en 2024, tras caer un 1.6 % en 2023.
Preparing for Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
| Products Finishing
Supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Therefore, planning for them is a smart tactic for manufacturing business owners.
BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console
Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology
A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).
2025 Top Shop Benchmarking Survey Opens Ahead of Schedule
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is now open, offering surface finishing operations valuable feedback for meeting continuous improvement goals.
ExoTechnologies Danu composite advances rooftop wind turbine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In collaboration with Ventum Dynamics, the purpose-built VX175 turbine will bring customers reduced weight, greater structural integrity and the ability to recycle at end of life.
JEC Innovation Award 2025 winners explore new composite frontiers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The following companies, organizations and project consortia featured strong collective innovation concepts, to be on display at JEC World 2025 in March.
Forkardt Hardinge Swiss Workholding Provides Reliable, Consistent Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company’s Swiss collets are designed to securely hold parts without marring surfaces, minimizing vibration to ensure smoother machining, enhanced accuracy and extended tool life.
Automatic Tube and Hose Coilers Minimize Operator Involvement
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Units offer higher speeds and efficiencies for downstream operations in flexible pipe.
How Proper Scheduling Leads to a Successful Machine Shop
Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop
Proper scheduling of jobs is paramount when it comes to running an efficient machine shop.
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BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).
Innovación y sostenibilidad marcan el futuro del moldeo por inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El moldeo por inyección evoluciona con tecnologías como la digitalización, el uso de materiales reciclados y bioplásticos, y la integración de manufactura aditiva. Conozca las tendencias clave para 2025.