Tata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 final assembly line in India

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Final assembly line supports program for self-reliant defense manufacturing in India, with first composite C295 roll-out targeting 2026 and ramp up of 40 aircraft by 2031.

Arceon closes investment round for advanced materials growth

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Tenzing Alpha is investing in the material science startup to support Arceon’s creation of materials including composites for harsh environments.

Nlcomp is selected as a World Sailing award finalist for rComposite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Third World Sailing award nomination highlights the company’s focus on marine innovation using sustainable composite materials.

Natilus announces Horizon blended wing body CFRP aircraft for 200-passenger narrowbody market

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Following its Kona cargo aircraft with 460 pre-orders, this larger all-CFRP model responds to airlines’ request to fill Boeing and Airbus gap with 25% less weight, 40% greater capacity and 50% less carbon emissions, to enter service by early 2030s.

Changes Coming For How You Access MMT Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

MMT has started asking new readers to share their contact information to access premium editorial content.

Lathe Offers Affordable Access to Multi-Axis Turning

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Hurco Companies Inc.’s lathe lineup, the TM8MYi was built to fill the gap between Hurco’s general purpose TM Series and high-performance TMX Series of turning centers.   

Episode 49: An Interview with Darren Williams, Professor of Chemistry

| Products Finishing

PF Senior Editor Lori Beckman interviews Parts Cleaning Conference co-chair, Darren Williams. They discuss highlights from the 2024 conference, industrial parts cleaning trends and current regulations.
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Custom Molder Applies Polymer, Metal 3D Printing for Productivity Gains

Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing

Custom injection molder Westec Plastics Corp. uses 3D printed end-of-arm tooling for automation as well as inserts printed in metal.

ABB Robotics Sponsors MassRobotics to Accelerate Automation Innovation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

By equipping MassRobotics with its advanced cobots, ABB aims to facilitate the creation of new and impactful solutions that address real-world challenges across various industries.

Ether-Based TPUs for Broad Range of Industry Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

BASF’s Elastollan 1400 TPU series can be used for applications ranging from railway pads, hoses and profiles to show soles.

Arburg y carbonauten colaboran en la descarbonización de la industria

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La cooperación entre Arburg y carbonauten busca crear compuestos con emisiones negativas de CO2 para aplicaciones de moldeo por inyección.  

Challenging Market, Industry Conditions Lead to Postponement of Formnext Chicago

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Event organizers plan to continue their mission with added enhancements to the Additive Manufacturing Sector and expanded conferences at IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2026, which is the world’s largest manufacturing event.

A Systematic Approach to Process Development

| Plastics Technology

The path to a no-baby-sitting injection molding process is paved with data and can be found by following certain steps.

MachineMetrics Monitoring Software Supports Production Schedules

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MachineMetrics uses data synchronization and real-time monitoring of production to help keep schedules current and to reflect actual shopfloor conditions.

Máquina de fresado y perforación profunda diseñada a medida para fabricantes de moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea DHDM, de Tarus, diseñada para moldes de inyección grandes, combina fresado CNC con perforación profunda y una rigidez optimizada para mayor precisión y vida útil de la herramienta.

DRYCON Industrial Filament Dryer Offers Dual-Chamber Capacity to Customize Drying Conditions to Enhance Part Quality

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

BigRep’s DRYCON filament dryer for industrial-strength parts is a 3-in1 machine designed to deliver consistent filament conditions for better and repeatable print quality, lower costs per part, and enhancing part strength and durability.

Diez recomendaciones clave para la industria manufacturera

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Como parte del Informe mundial sobre la industria manufacturera 2024, la World Manufacturing Foundation destaca diez recomendaciones clave para este sector de cara al futuro.

SML presenta EcoCompact II para extrusion de película stretch

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La EcoCompact II de SML ofrece tecnología de film estirable con hasta 7 capas, opciones de nanolayer y un winder de 8 ejes para mayor flexibilidad.

¿Cuándo usar la inyección de moldeo por compresión?

| Plastics Technology México

El moldeo por compresión sigue siendo esencial en la industria gracias a su capacidad para crear piezas duraderas con mínimas tensiones internas. Con ventajas como la reducción del peso y la compatibilidad con termoplásticos viscosos, el moldeo por compresión ofrece una alternativa ideal para productos de alta calidad y bajo costo.

Gaia Biomaterials’ Compostable Material to Be Used in Drinking Straws

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Evanesce will produce the first 7.5 million straws in the U.S. with Gaia’s Biodolomer

Post Cure: Continuous fiber injection reinforces 3D printed parts

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Reinforce 3D’s postprocessing technology injects continuous carbon fibers and liquid resin into parts with tubular cavities, enabling reinforcement and integral joining for components like a satellite antenna support. 

Strategic Mold Cooling: Optimizing Molding Quality and Cycle Efficiency

| MoldMaking Technology

Proper cooling is crucial in molding, yet often overlooked. Discover proper cooling methods to prevent defects and improve efficiency.