Sumitomo Receives Metalworking Reshoring Award

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sumitomo Drive Technologies has received the 2024 National Metalworking Reshoring Award as a result of its reshoring and nearshoring strategies.

3D Printed Calibration Fixtures for Ultrasonic Flowmeters

| Additive Manufacturing

Calibrating industrial flowmeters requires temporarily attaching equipment to pipes to check the flow and make adjustments. Emerson shares how 3D printed fixtures can simplify the connection and make calibration faster, easier and more accurate.

Faster Programming and Training Helps Automotive Shop Thrive

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Features that save on training, programming and cycle times have enabled Speedway Motors to rapidly grow and mature its manufacturing arm.

COVID-19’s Long Shadow

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

More than four years on, there are aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that linger in their impacts to the plastics market and are made visible in our annual survey.
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The Discovery of Osseointegration: The Cool Parts Show All Access

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A key advantage of the hydroxyapatite material used in the cranial implant in this week’s episode is how it enables and encourages bone cells to grow into it, via the process known as osseointegration. Dr. Christoph Staudigl shares a quick history lesson on how this behavior was first observed.

AIM3D Validates Voxelfill Strategy for Overcoming Inhomogeneous Strengths in 3D Components

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The strength-enhancing effect of Voxelfill has now been demonstrated for fiber-filled plastics with the tensile strengths of 3D components coming close to those produced through classic injection molding.

Kennametal Turning Tools Improve Chip Evaluation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

Okuma HMC Provides Enhanced Cybersecurity, Versatility

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Okuma America Corp. introduces the MA-4000H CNC horizontal machining center, designed with embedded cybersecurity features and “sludgeless tank” chip and coolant management technology.

National Composites rebrands to National Manufacturing Group

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

New name encompasses the company’s expanding role in composites manufacturing, adding thermoplastics, metals and advanced manufacturing techniques to the mix.

ExxonMobil Launches New Materials Portfolio Brand

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The Signature Polymers brand, which includes all polyolefins, is focused on delivering best-in-class service and partnership.

Stratview Research releases carbon fiber recycling outlook report

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stratview gives a commercial perspective on the challenges and opportunities present in the evolving carbon fiber recycling industry.

Watch: What to expect at Carbon Fiber 2024

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Learn about some of the topics our expert presenters will explore at Carbon Fiber 2024.

Elemental Energy enters distribution deal with Hexagon Purus

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Hexagon Purus chooses Elemental Energy as its distributor in Southern and East Africa, aiming to use its Type 4 cylinders to support green hydrogen projects in the region. 

Exploring Powder Coating for Plastics, Composites and 3D-printed Parts

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Advancements in powder coating technology make it a viable surface finish for a growing number of applications using advanced plastics or composites.

Range of Latch Locking Units and Ejectors Benefit Demolding Process

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco offers its comprehensive range of latch locking units and two-stage ejectors and a variety of solutions specifically for the field of multi-stage demolding.

LFAM Phase Two: How Companies Are Going Farther With Large-Part 3D Printing

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The freedom to produce very large components more easily is an underappreciated AM advantage, but one that is now established. Recently posted articles show the way forward for large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) in contract and in-house production, as well as in construction.

Las brocas de Monaghan optimizan la evacuación de la viruta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las brocas de carburo sólido Rambo Speed Drill, de Monaghan Tooling Group, ofrecen un taladrado rápido y eficiente en materiales de viruta corta, con una evacuación optimizada y una vida útil prolongada.

Manufactura aditiva en IMTS 2024: dando forma al futuro de la producción

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La manufactura aditiva sigue en evolución, e IMTS 2024 demostró cómo esta tecnología se está convirtiendo en una parte integral de la producción general.

¿Por qué se necesitan reglas globales para el uso de polímeros?

| Plastics Technology México

La legislación de la ONU tiene el potencial de reducir la contaminación por plásticos a escala mundial a través de un lenguaje firme y claro y de objetivos jurídicamente vinculantes.

Lyndex-Nikken Appoints New President

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Lyndex-Nikken has promoted Osmar Takeuchi to the role of company president.

Honoring the Champions of the Finishing Industry

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Do you have an industry mentor or colleague who deserves recognition? Consider nominating them for Products Finishing’s new Champions of the Industry award.

Automatización y robótica en IMTS 2024 revolucionan la eficiencia de la manufactura

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La automatización y la robótica ocuparon un lugar central en los debates de IMTS 2024, enfocados en cómo los fabricantes pueden superar la escasez de mano de obra y aumentar la productividad.