Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.

BlueWind earns Supplier Spirit of Alliance award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite nacelle covers manufacturer is one of 22 GE Vernova supplier companies to have received the award in 2023, backed by delivery ramp up and expansion.

Axalta Launches Industry First Range of ISCC Plus Certified Biobased Powder Coatings

| Products Finishing

Alesta BioCore provides a sustainable alternative to incumbent products containing fossil fuel-based polyester resins.

More Than 50,000 Registrants Attended NPE2024

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

This May, the plastics community was brought together to learn and network after a six year hiatuis.  

Processing Activity Nears Expansion Level

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics processing kept pushing along in April, landing less than one point shy of expansion.   
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Large-Volume VFGF 3D Printer Produces Modular Helicopter Cockpit Simulator

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Queen 1 VFGF system from Q.BIG 3D produced a complete modular helicopter cockpit simulator in just over a month, all while offering high surface quality, fast build rates and lightweight construction.

Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2024

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s May 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Heule Precision Tools, Methods Machine Tools, Open Mind Technologies, Lyndex-Nikken and more.

A Height Gage in a CMM’s Skin

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Modern electronic height gages are computer-based, touchscreen-operated systems that enable automated measuring routines, error correction and multiple probe offsets, much like a CMM.

Our Post-AI Media Playbook

Kate Hand | GROW

Five Moves for Remaining Relevant in a Google-Takes-All World

Mondi y Scan Sverige colaboran para crear envases monomaterial

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

WalletPack, de Mondi, es un envase innovador de PP diseñado para el reciclaje, que ofrece protección superior y excelentes propiedades de impresión para productos alimenticios.

Stäubli Appoints New Robotics Director for North America

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.

How to Achieve Unmatched Accuracy in Very Large Workpieces

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

Dynamic Tool Corp. purchases two bridge-style double-column CNCs to increase the cutting envelope and maintain 5-micron cutting accuracy in the long term.

Sumitomo desarrolla grado de torneado AC4125K

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El grado de torneado de Sumitomo proporciona una larga vida útil de la herramienta en aplicaciones de fundición gris en la industria automotriz

Hurco Extends Partnership With Ed Carpenter Racing

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Hurco Companies Inc. extends its partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing, providing a lathe with live tooling capabilities and a five-axis mill. 

Kyocera Milling Tool Provides Reliable Cutting Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MB45 series is designed to cater to a broad spectrum of machining applications, giving customers a cost-effective solution for a wider range of possibilities.

Reinforcing hollow, 3D printed parts with continuous fiber composites

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Spanish startup Reinforce3D’s continuous fiber injection process (CFIP) involves injection of fibers and liquid resin into hollow parts made from any material. Potential applications include sporting goods, aerospace and automotive components, and more.

EOS’ AlSi10Mg and Virtucycle Take-Back Program Support Sustainable Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Both the reformulated AlSi10Mg and new polymer take-back program are designed to help reduce material waste in manufacturing.

America Makes Names Winners of Air Force Project Call Totaling $850,000

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Awardees are tasked with identifying the current, emerging and future state of additive manufacturing (AM) process qualification, prioritizing AM machine qualification to quantitatively validate acceptable AM operations.

Sailun y Tire Direct construirán fábrica de llantas en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

Bajo el nombre de Aztema y con una inversión estimada de 400 millones de dólares, Sailun y Tire Direct construirán una fábrica de llantas en Guanajuato.

Tangentially Mounted Inserts Achieve Multifunctional Milling

| MoldMaking Technology

The Kyocera MA90 milling insert series delivers high body rigidity with lower cutting forces in an effort to provide tough and reliable machining performance.

KVE Composites: New CEO, thermoset parts, thermoplastic future

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Longtime parts manufacturer offers more than composites welding. CW’s conversation with CEO Kjelt van Rijswijk explains KVE’s vision with Daher and where it’s headed.

Ceratizit nombra a Dan Cope como presidente de las Américas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Cope, quien se unió a la compañía en 2019 como vicepresidente ejecutivo de Herramientas de Corte en Ceratizit USA, ha jugado un papel fundamental en el crecimiento sostenible de la división de herramientas de corte en Estados Unidos. Cope supervisará no solo las operaciones en Estados Unidos, sino también en Canadá, México y Brasil.