U.K. academics head up flat fiber sensor research for composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Six universities are in charge of developing flat fiber sensors, which will then be applied with industry partners, to determine their impact in monitoring composites manufacturing and more.

Research institute shares portfolio dedicated to impacting composites manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2024: Visit CIMComp and its team members at the UK Pavilion to delve deeper into its composites research over the last 7 years and network with industry leaders.

Maraging Stainless Steel Powder Engineered for Additive Manufacturing Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Bohler M789 AMPO, introduced by Edro Engineering, is well suited for conformal cooling inserts, or applications where high hardness and corrosion resistance is required.  

Gurit supports composites-focused wind projects, ferry development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gurit announces an EcoVadis Gold rating, a collaboration on Hong Kong high-speed passenger ferries and work with the OptiCore Innovation Project.

AMRC Training Centre introduces composites apprenticeship opportunity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With partners McLaren and Teledyne CML Composites, the Training Center will train new composites technicians in South Yorkshire to build up the future industry workforce.
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Flagship Climate Impulse project targets non-stop, green hydrogen-powered flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bringing on Syensqo as its main materials and technological partner, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard hopes to stimulate climate action by demonstrating disruptive solutions in this 2028 aircraft design.

Eve selects composite seats from Recaro Aircraft for 2026 eVTOL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The delivery, to include 75,000 GFRP seats, marks Recaro’s entry into the AAM market. 

Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.

Insertos cerámicos de Walter que permiten un torneado y fresado eficaces

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los insertos cerámicos SiAlON, de Walter, cuentan con alto contenido de aluminio y son eficaces en el mecanizado de materiales de superaleación.

Alro Steel Opens New Facility in Iowa

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Cedar Rapids location will enable Alro to provide customers throughout Iowa with cut-to-size metals and next-day delivery.

Manufacturing Madness: When to Speed It Up and When to Slow it Down

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

I love March Madness!

Perspectives on Sustainability in Mold Building: A Diverse Outlook

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

In conversations with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term.  

How I Made It: Nick Pinkston, Founder/CEO, Volition

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Nick Pinkston is a serial entrepreneur in the manufacturing technology space whose startups include CloudFab, Plethora and Volition, an online marketplace that’s designed to make finding and buying off-the-shelf components easier. 

Explore Orlando's Night Life During NPE2024

| Plastics Technology

Orlando is home to a wide variety of evening entertainment and experiences — check them out while you’re at NPE2024.

Production Machining's February 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2024 news highlights include new facilities and expansions, partnerships, anniversaries and more.

Get in the Zones: Take Deep Dives Into Key Technology Areas

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Visit these specialized areas and meet exhibitors that feature products and services tailored to specialized technology areas.   

Tungaloy Modular Turning System Provides High Repeatability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The ModuMiniTurn tool system incorporates a specialized coupling mechanism between the modular head and tool shank.

Fiberglass conduit manufacturer grows into new products, infrastructure applications

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Texas-based Champion Fiberglass, a five-time CW Top Shops honoree, expands its success in the fiberglass composite conduit market into new applications and products, looking toward future automation and sustainability initiatives.

Virtual Foundry’s M300 Tool Steel Filamet Offers Strength, Versatility for FFF 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.

Insight Masterbatches Improve Appearance of PLA, PETG FDM Systems, and More News of Note

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

America Makes names winners of EARTH Project totaling $1.2 million | The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.

Master Cut celebra su 30 aniversario

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Matias Teniente, director general de Master Cut, dijo que a lo largo de 30 años el recubrimiento y la vida útil de las herramientas han tenido cambios significativos en la evolución del sector.

Looking Back: The Columnists

| Products Finishing

Many industrial/technical journals consist of a well-rounded mixture of technical papers, practical articles about technology and how-to-do-it features, including this one, Products Finishing.  In its decades of publication, the AESF/NASF journal, Plating & Surface Finishing also endeavored to meet this need.  Among the many features were those of the columnists, recognized experts who had expertise in certain segments of the surface finishing industry.  This article contains a sampling of columns published in P&SF over the years, which still retain information of importance even today.