Xolo Xube² Offers 3D Volumetric Printing for Creating Intricate, Highly Detailed Structures

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Xolo’s volumetric 3D printing technology with its xolography process enables the creation of high-precision, layer-free 3D structures at remarkable speeds, driving research advancements in optics, biomedical applications and more.

Meximold 2024 impulsa la industria de moldes en México y América Latina

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Expertos destacaron el potencial de México en moldes y herramentales durante la presentación de Meximold 2024, evento que se llevará a cabo los próximos 9 y 10 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos.

Verne completes heavy-duty Class 8 truck powered by CcH2

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Verne and partners maximize hydrogen storage density to improve range and payload for heavy-duty vehicles, to be tested in advance of multiple commercial pilots.

Tsugami America Introduces its Process Development Center

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The PDC helps machine shops develop machining processes including quality verification while offering limited contract machining services, too.

Composites activity still contracting, but slower than previous month

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Future business outlook has improved but most other measures have continued contraction or remain “flat.”

Moldmaking Activity Contraction Slows in August

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Future business expectations still improving, but more slowly.

Torno y centro de mecanizado vertical de Tsugami aumentan la eficiencia del mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Tsugami presenta el torno SS20MH-III-5AX y el centro de mecanizado VA3S, ambos diseñados para ofrecer alta precisión y velocidad en la fabricación de piezas complejas.

Monaghan Tool Supports High-Production Reaming Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Diatool Top Speed Disc features a solid reamer body with multiple connections to produce tolerance stack up.

3D Printed Spine Implants Made From PEEK Now in Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Medical device manufacturer Curiteva is producing two families of spinal implants using a proprietary process for 3D printing porous polyether ether ketone (PEEK).

Servo-Electric Core-Pulling Units

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Servomold to introduce SLY-type core pulls with ball-screw drives to position slides, cores and plates with micron-level accuracy.

Protecnic introduce el centro de mecanizado vertical G6 de Axile

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En Meximold, Protecnic destaca el centro de mecanizado vertical tipo Gantry, G6 de Axile, diseñado para maximizar la eficiencia y precisión en la producción de piezas complejas.  

Banach to Lead Cast Film, Sheet, Coatings at Reifenhäuser

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Flat film and sheet veteran has worked for both suppliers and processors.  

Abren convocatoria para premio al Termoformador del Año

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La SPE abre la convocatoria para nominar al Termoformador del Año 2025, premio que reconoce contribuciones a la industria del termoformado.

Exportaciones manufactureras siguen mejorando a mitad de año

| Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer semestre del año, las exportaciones de bienes manufacturados crecieron un 2,9 % en comparación con el mismo periodo de 2023.

CAMX celebrates 10 years of innovation, growth in San Diego

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 2024 event saw an 11% increase in attendee traffic and exhibitor registration, supported by a comprehensive lineup of speakers, content and networking opportunities.

VIDEO: Painting parts with self-learning robots

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

LestaUSA’s self-learning robots on display at CAMX 2024 enhance composites manufacturing workflow and workforce needs. 

Clarksons Research projects long-term growth for offshore wind

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Clarksons Research releases a range of data points profiling the offshore wind sector, projecting strong, long-term growth. 

Büfa partners with Končar to develop composite electric rail platform

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Končar-Električna to use Büfa fire-retardant composite materials for electric vehicle development. 

Carbon Axis releases the AFP head XPlace mk3

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This standalone version enables the user to easily integrate AFP technology into existing robots or gantry systems.

PM Group acquires Autonational Composites, Haak Group B.V.

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

PM Group has acquired Autonational Composites and Haak Group, establishing Autonational Solutions B.V. with composites, automation, sheet metal and processing divisions.

Candela C-8 hydrofoil boat marks record trip across the Baltic

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The electric vessel, claimed to be the first to cross the Baltic Sea, cuts traditional refueling needs in half, achieves 95% less operating costs, during the 150-nautical-mile journey.

Jim’s a Hardware Man

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

The importance of recruiting, training and educating finishing’s next generation of problem-solvers and troubleshooters.