Beehive Industries Is Going Big on Small-Scale Engines Made Through Additive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Backed by decades of experience in both aviation and additive, the company is now laser-focused on a single goal: developing, proving and scaling production of engines providing 5,000 lbs of thrust or less.

NPE2024 logró el 100 % de reciclaje de materiales plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

NPE recicló un total de 516,160 libras de materiales plásticos gracias a la colaboración con socios, establecienfo nuevos estándares de sostenibilidad.  

La suite de software de inspección optimiza la planificación y ejecución de inspecciones

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Inspection Planner Suite, de Verisurf, proporciona una solución completa y flexible para la planificación y ejecución de inspecciones e integra capacidades CAD/CAM 3D y soporte para sistemas de sondeo en CMM CNC.

VIDEO: Hot Runner Systems and Motion Control Advancements

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Innovations in hot runner and mold motion controller technologies contribute to a more sustainable manufacturing process.

Insight Polymers & Compounding Unveils New Conductive Products Line

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The new conductive products line will also be produced for injection molding and extrusion.

Ceratizit Milling Tool Enables Dynamic Positioning

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Ceratizit USA’s FreeTurn tool is designed to provide dynamic turning capabilities with its slim, axial structure.

MMS México reconoció a sus aliados en los últimos 10 años

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En el marco de Meximold 2024, Modern Machine Shop México celebró su décimo aniversario, rindiendo homenaje a los líderes y organizaciones que han acompañado su trayectoria en el sector metalmecánico.

Meximold 2024 concluye con éxito y supera expectativas de asistencia y participación

Marcela Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold 2024 se consolidó como la plataforma clave para la industria de moldes en México. La feria regresará en 2025 al Querétaro Centro de Congresos, los días 22 y 23 de octubre. 

On the radar: Reusable launch vehicles, hypersonics make space more accessible

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CFRP has become key to targeting efforts in reusing components like rocket stages, as well as the development of reusable hypersonic testbeds and spaceplanes, for increasing space commercialization.

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

Norco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.

Veolia, Composites Recycling SA partner for composites waste circularity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-phase project establishes, scales and launches operations of large-scale thermolysis-based recycling in western France.

Five-Axis Machines Speed NASCAR Engine Production

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Moving from an aging set of five-axis mills to more advanced machines enabled Hendrick Motorsports to dramatically improve its engine production.

Honing System Enhances Precision of Hot Runners in Injection Molding

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Microcut AG highlights its Swiss honing systems for the fine machining of bores in mold manufacturing. The system assists hot runner systems for injection molding.

Sandvik Osprey HWTS 50 Hot Work Tool Steel Developed for Enhanced Printability

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The material offers improved tempering and thermal fatigue resistance as well as thermal conductivity compared to conventional H-class hot work tool steels.  

Comienza la construcción de la planta de Volvo Trucks y Mack

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La planta contará una inversión de 700 millones de dólares y generará hasta 2,500 empleos en Nuevo León.

Advances in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Thanks to Simulation

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Research reveals that adjustments to laser path can reduce the formation and severity of dross forming on down-facing surfaces. Simulation could enable real-time adjustment to mitigate this problem during 3D printing. 

Alianza para material 3D sustentable entre Asahi Kasei y Aquafil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un innovador compuesto para impresión 3D surge de la alianza entre Asahi Kasei y Aquafil, combinando ECONYL reciclado y nanofibra de celulosa.

Custom Molder Pivots When States Squelch Thriving Single-Use Bottle Business

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Currier Plastics had a major stake in small hotel amenity bottles until state legislators banned them. Here’s how Currier adapted to that challenge.

Dealing With Dross in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

| Additive Manufacturing

Researchers in Denmark are uncovering the secrets of meltpool morphology with advanced simulation tools for computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

CGTech actualiza su software con funciones interactivas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Vericut 9.5, de CGTech, ofrece nuevas herramientas interactivas y mejoras en la conectividad CNC, que optimizan la simulación, verificación y eficiencia del mecanizado en procesos avanzados, como manufactura aditiva e híbrida.

CW’s Virtual Tech Days Event Examines Composites in Space

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.