Two 12-Laser AM Machines at Collins Aerospace: Here Is How They Are Being Used

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

With this additive manufacturing capacity, one room of the Collins Iowa facility performs the work previously requiring a supply chain. Production yield will nearly double, and lead times will be more than 80% shorter.

Making Machining Research More Efficient

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Piezoelectric dynamometer technology combined with a new software app is enabling Chalmers University of Technology to advance its grinding and machining research.

Endeavor 3D, CADmore Collaborate to Strengthen AM Foothold in Southeast US

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Endeavor 3D and CADmore will work together to push forward new advancements in the additive design and manufacturing industry.

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.

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.

Tungaloy Boring Toolholder Features Advanced Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The TungBoreMini series includes an optimized chipbreaker and an advanced internal coolant supply system, which features two dedicated outlets for effective cooling and chip evacuation.

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.

Exxon Mobil Plans to Expand Chemical Recycling Capacity

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The $200-million investment will add to Beaumont and Bayton sites.

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.

Advanced CAMs Simplify Programming of Conical Barrel Cutters

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Conical barrel cutters have grown in popularity thanks to the large stepovers that reduce the time needed for some finishing processes, but advanced CAM systems can dramatically improve their usefulness.

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.

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.

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.  

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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Herramienta de fresado Horn con diseño modular para cambios rápidos

| Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema DG modular de Horn permite cambios rápidos de cabezal para reducir tiempos de configuración y costos de producción.

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.

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.