Production Machining's Most-Viewed November Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Production Machining’s top articles for November provide valuable insights for modern machine shops, covering strategies to leverage data, enhance efficiency, and run a successful operation.          

A Production CNC Machine Shop That Starts with Safety

| Production Machining

Our CNC production shop now takes shop-wide safety more seriously which has led to a shift in attitude towards safety from our entire team.

El software QuickCast Air maximiza la remoción de material de los interiores de los patrones de fundición

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

QuickCast Air de 3D Systems reduce el material y los costos en patrones de fundición, mejorando la eficiencia y el tiempo de fabricación para el sector aeroespacial.

Key Appointment Accelerates Nanodiamond R&D

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

BEP Surface Technologies brings on Dinesh Durgappa to conduct in-depth literature reviews and experimental research on mid-phosphorous electroless nickel plating.

Tactile Sensor Could Give Robots Human Touch

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Gelsight’s tactile sensing technology could give robots more flexibility in the tasks and environments they can handle.

Additive Portfolio Eliminates PFAS Substances

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

By going PFAS-free, Clariant offers sustainable additive solutions for powder coaters that meet global environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
#regulations

2024 Moldmaking Insights: A Year in Review Part 2

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A look back at the top moldmaking trends of 2024, as revealed through MMT's analytics. This review highlights the most popular technical articles, case studies, tips and best practices that captured the industry's attention over the past year.

The Cool Parts Show Celebrates 5 Years

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

AM video series featuring end-use parts made through 3D printing to host special live anniversary episode. Join us!

United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

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.
#workforcedevelopment

PLASTICS abre nominaciones para Premios a la Sustentabilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Los premios de sustentabilidad de PLASTICS celebran avances en diseño, materiales y circularidad. Las nominaciones están abiertas hasta enero 2025.

Hurco Slant-Bed Lathe Features Live Tooling Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Hurco’s TM8MYi slant-bed lathe comes equipped with a Renishaw swing-down tool setter and a bi-directional, servo-driven live tool.

SmartCAM Software Update Increases User Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SmartCAM v2025’s user interface and display features are said to improve the programmer’s efficiency and accuracy in the CNC program development process.

Crecen los indicadores de expectativas empresariales de la industria manufacturera

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En noviembre de 2024 y con cifras ajustadas por estacionalidad, los Indicadores Agregados de Tendencia crecieron 2.3 puntos con relación al mes anterior.

Siemens Expands U.S. Additive Manufacturing Research, Development Initiatives

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company plans to leverage its motion control, automation hardware, digitalization software and technology capabilities at its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) to serve as an ecosystem platform for machine builders, machine users and additive design engineers.

Medical Grade TPEs for Biopharmaceutical Tubing

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Teknor Apex expands its Medalist TPE portfolio.

Rapid Fusion’s CNC Milling Tool Enables Hybrid Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The high-performance electro spindle provides precision milling and postprocessing of polymer 3D prints.

Tormach Expands Education Initiatives With Programs, CNC Tools

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tormach aims to address the skilled labor gap through the development of a comprehensive CNC metal milling curriculum and the introduction of a new fourth axis for its xsTECH Tabletop CNC Router.
#workforcedevelopment

An Uphill Journey

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Proper end-of-life outcomes for plastics are possible, if we’re willing to put in the work.

DFG funds composites-focused Collaborative Research Center

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the new German facility, RWTH Aachen University, TU Chemnitz and TU Dresden are jointly laying the foundation for intelligent, sustainable composite architectures.

NIAR, SNC partnership to modernize USAF 747-8i aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As part of the SAOC program, NIAR will replace the outdated Nightwatch aircraft, vital to U.S. Air Force operations, using its expertise in composites, 3D printing and Industry 4.0.

Bcomp, Temca achieve intricate composite cladding for French school façade

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A combination of flax and glass fibers went into the development of 880 openwork, shade-providing panels for an international school in France.

VIDEO: High-volume processing for fiberglass components

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Cannon Ergos, a company specializing in high-ton presses and equipment for composites fabrication and plastics processing, displayed automotive and industrial components at CAMX 2024.