Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.
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Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.

Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.

Plastics Industry Association Releases 2024 Global Trends Report

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

The Plastics Industry Association will release the 2024 Global Trends Report, predicting both a plastics trade surplus and possibility for significant supply chain disruptions.

Multi-Cavity Line Redefines Injection Molding For Hot Runner Technology

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Oerlikon HRSflow’s Multiflow HRS multi-cavity line is designed for the precise production of low shot weight parts, ranging from 0.5 to 120 grams. The multi-cavity systems offer key advantages, including fast cycle times, high production volumes, consistent part-to-part weight and the ability to process various materials, including PCR compounds and biopolymers. 

Corrosion Protection Options for Aluminum

| Products Finishing

Seeking to understand aluminum corrosion and prevention? Jacob Weingart of Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of corrosion protection options for aluminum and its alloys. 

Portaherramientas de doble contacto de Big Daishowa

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de husillo Big-Plus, de Big Daishowa, proporciona un contacto doble entre el cono y la cara del husillo, lo que se traduce en una mayor precisión, repetibilidad y capacidad de corte.

Sandvik Coromant Shoulder Milling Solution Provides Versatile Performance

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

CoroMill MS 20 is designed for repeated shoulder milling, face milling, linear and helical ramping, full slotting and plunging applications.

Bike Manufacturer Uses Additive Manufacturing to Create Lighter, More Complex, Customized Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Titanium bike frame manufacturer Hanglun Technology mixes precision casting with 3D printing to create bikes that offer increased speed and reduced turbulence during long-distance rides, offering a smoother, faster and more efficient cycling experience.

Dapra Opens Technology and Production Center in Michigan

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Located in Macomb, Michigan, this new facility supports Dapra’s focus on indexable milling solutions.

Mate Workholding System Maximizes Repeatability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has enhanced its 52/96 zero-point workholding system with a new vise, collets machinable hard jaws and more.

GF Machining Solutions Wire EDM Features Improved Thermal Stabilization

| Modern Machine Shop

The Cut F 600 wire EDM features machining enhancements and functions to automatically identify and adapt wire speed during the wire EDM process.

Bike Manufacturer Uses Additive Manufacturing to Create Lighter, More Complex, Customized Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Hanglun Technology is using Farsoon’s FS350M quad-laser metal 3D printing system for batch production of bike components. The focus is on AM driving innovation and efficiencies to deliver titanium alloy parts that offer superior quality, enhanced strength, reduced weight and exceptional durability – all for a better bike riding experience.

Apollo Funds to Acquire Barnes Group

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Barnes, whose Molding Solutions portfolio includes Synventive, männer, Foboha, Thermoplay, Gammaflux and Priamus, is being sold for $3.6 billion to funds managed by Apollo Global Management.

Automation Breakthroughs Revolutionize Precision Machining for Complex Parts

| Production Machining

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom delivers custom solutions to address some of the biggest challenges in precision machining from handling small parts, to robot integration and unique tooling needs.

Innovación y reciclaje: Syensqo y Trek presentan la Madone Gen 8

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La colaboración entre Syensqo y Trek en la bicicleta presentada en el Tour de Francia 2024, Madone Gen 8, demuestra cómo los materiales avanzados pueden mejorar el rendimiento y reducir el impacto ambiental.

Kennametal Turning Tools Improve Chip Evaluation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

TopSwiss turning inserts are engineered for low-feed, high depth-of-cut applications across industries.

Fresadora CNC de Tormach minimiza las vibraciones del mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La fresadora servoaccionada 1500MX, de Tormach, combina velocidad, precisión y reducción de vibraciones, ideal para empresas comerciales y entusiastas.

PCE Adding Space to Help European Suppliers Enter US Market

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

‘Nesting strategy’ aims to provide established European companies with economical entry to U.S. market.  

5 Ways to Use Slow Business Periods as an Opportunity

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Start looking at slow business periods as an opportunity to make your shop better and to prepare for the economic turnaround.

Injection Molder Amplifies Automation for Optimized Production

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

AIM Processing has parlayed small part molding expertise and aggressive automation, even for short run production, into a highly successful custom molding business.

Advancing Aerospace Connectors

| Products Finishing

OEMs looking to optimize aircraft performance and range are turning to composites and plastics, which require specific finishing treatments.