Construction begins on Boeing Australia MQ-28 production facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 9,000 square-meter Queensland facility will bring new aerospace skillsets and technologies, including composites manufacturing, robotics, testing and assembly capabilities.

Hot Runner Controller Made to Integrate Into Molding Machines

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: The MOD24, by Fast Heat by Spark Industries, gives mold builders and toolrooms unlimited plug and play while combining the benefits of independent and integrated hot runner controls.

McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.

Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.

Polynt Group enters discussions to acquire Polyprocess

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Decision finalization of acquiring the specialty gelcoats, color pastes and derivatives supplier will be April 2024.

Additive Plus to Distribute Farsoon Technology on West Coast

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

With an open system providing full laser control, Farsoon’s technology offers the freedom to work with any material and control all printing parameters.

In the Zone: Bottling Stage

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Hear from industry experts at the Bottling Stage.

Würth Additive’s Digital Inventory Services Aims to Simplify Digital Supply Chain

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Digital Inventory Services (DIS) system gives additive manufacturers around the globe the simplicity to integrate 3D printing machines, applications, business models and more into a true digital supply chain platform.

TTX Environmental Solves Customer Issue with Electro-Ceramic Desalination Wastewater Processing

| Products Finishing

Electroplating facility without access to a drainage system found a safe solution for wastewater treatment and reuse.

How to Use Strategic Planning Tools, Data to Manage the Human Side of Business

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Q&A with Marion Wells, MMT EAB member and founder of Human Asset Management.
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Four Industry 4.0 Tech Adoption Insights from Indiana Plastics Manufacturers

| Plastics Technology

As more plastics manufacturers step into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, insights have emerged about how best to approach the digital transformation journey.

Mujeres ConCiencia: Covestro promueve la participación femenina

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Conozca la iniciativa de Covestro que busca crear redes de apoyo entre mujeres científicas y periodistas, fomentando el empoderamiento y la equidad de género.  

GRM Develops Software for OverHiPP Project to Improve Accuracy of Digital Twins

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

As part of an OverHiPP study, GRM has created software that enables users to virtually model and analyze 3D printed structures at a level of detail never seen before — an accurate digital twin can now be generated, enabling precise design decisions to be made.

Sistema de grabado por láser que ocupa poco espacio

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

The Alliance Advantage es un sistema de grabado por láser que ocupa poco espacio e incorpora un láser de fibra óptica con amplificador de potencia de oscilador maestro.

4 Ways to Establish Machine Accuracy

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Understanding all the things that contribute to a machine’s full potential accuracy will inform what to prioritize when fine-tuning the machine.

Materialise Software Module Optimizes Data and Build Preparation for Metal LPBF

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The e-Stage for Metal+ software uses physics-based modeling to improve automated support structure generation for laser powder bed fusion.

BIEMH 2024: México, país invitado de honor, eleva el escenario de la industria de la máquina-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

BIEMH 2024 se posiciona como el evento de la innovación y los negocios en el ámbito de la máquina-herramienta y la manufactura, con México como país invitado de honor, marcando un hito en la colaboración internacional en el sector metalmecánico.

LK Metrology CMM Optimizes Measurement Cycles

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Altera C HA ceramic-bridge CMMs provide volumetric accuracy from 1.3+L/350, repeatability from 0.0013 mm and scanning accuracy from 0.002 mm.

A return to JEC World

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on the ways in which the composites industry has changed and also stayed the same based on observations from this year’s JEC World.  

Reduce Downtime and Scrap in the Blown Film Industry

| Plastics Technology

The blown film sector now benefits from a tailored solution developed by Chem-Trend to preserve integrity of the bubble.

Mazak Partners With Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute brings together manufacturers and research institutions to drive innovation in digital infrastructure and security for advanced manufacturing, supply chains and workforce development.

Interior Department Finalizes Rule Reducing Oil & Gas Waste on Tribal Lands

| Valve Magazine

Will cut energy waste from venting, flaring and leaks; generate $50 million annually for American taxpayers