Oerlikon Realigns AM Business, Consolidates Production in US

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The U.S. market offers better framework conditions, market acceptance and applications for disruptive technologies.

Career Transitions, Loyalty and Major League Baseball

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Never bite the hand that feeds you.

Racer Machinery Lathe Enables Full Ram Travel

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The VTX machine series features programmatic indexing of the Y-axis, enabling for extended height to accommodate taller parts.

SAMPE Europe Summit 2024 finalizes program

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

SAMPE Europe’s 2024 Executive Summit will take place in advance of JEC World on March 4, 2024, at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel. 

Hexagon Purus secures dual-approved hydrogen system order

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Landmark order with a 2025 scheduled delivery showcases Hexagon Purus’ dual-approved hydrogen distribution systems, including Type IV tanks, for U.K. and European industrial and mobility applications.

GE combines rotating detonation, ramjet in hypersonic engine program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New architecture, incorporating high-temperature CMC and electronics, could power efficient hypersonic vehicles with longer range that exceeds Mach 5.

People in composites: December 2023

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

STRUCTeam, Dieffenbacher, Gougeon Brothers and Briggs Automotive Co. (BAC) are rounding out this year with new hire and promotion announcements in the composites industry.  

High-Feed Milling Cutter Range Benefits Moldmaking Versatility

| MoldMaking Technology

Horn USA offers a comprehensive DAH milling tool range, including the DAH37 high-feed cutter, DAH82 and DAH84 carbide grades and the DG range.

Episode 39: Expediting ERP Software Deployments

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing learns about a recent manufacturing software deployment by Steelhead Technologies that was completed in record time for A1 Paint, Powder and Sandblasting.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Get Reacquainted with MMT EAB Member Marion Wells Owner, Human Asset Management

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Marion has been serving on MMT’s editorial advisory board since 2019. Hear what she's been up to lately.
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Plastics Processing Activity Drops in November

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

The drop in plastics activity appears to be driven by a return to accelerated contraction for three closely connected components — new orders, production and backlog.

Herramientas de medición digital para la Industria 4.0

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

La tecnología inalámbrica está llegando al taller y su integración en la medición digital está contribuyendo a la próxima Revolución Industrial.

Kevin N. Pageau recibe Premio a la Trayectoria otorgado por la SPE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kevin N. Pageau lideró avances clave en la industria de los plásticos para automóviles durante más de 40 años, incluyendo la aplicación de tecnologías CAE y el desarrollo de herramientas de análisis de deformación.

GF Machining presenta plataforma de asistencia digital My rConnect

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

GF Machining Solutions introduce My rConnect, una plataforma para máquinas CNC que mejora la asistencia digital y la eficiencia operativa.

Quickly Change Robotic End-of-Arm-Tools by Hand

| Plastics Technology

ATI’s patent-pending MC-50 manual tool changer enables quick changes of robotic end-of-arm tools (EOAT) by hand.

Addressing Machining’s Necessary Evil

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Many view quality control as such, but integrating new measurement technologies and approaches can ultimately minimize QC’s impact on throughput and a company’s bottom line.

Financing for Largest Clean Energy Project in U.S. Closes

| Valve Magazine

Pattern Energy closes $11 billion for SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, to bring expected economic impacts of over $20 billion.  

Shell Mill Supports Variety of Rough Milling Strategies

| MoldMaking Technology

The Ceratizit MaxiMill 251 is optimal for pocketing, mold and die roughing, face milling, slotting and helical interpolation of holes.

Progressive Components Completes Headquarters Remodel

| Plastics Technology

The mold technology and component supplier completed a facility-wide overhaul of its office and warehouse.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries joins aerospace quality program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kawasaki's Nadcap subscription strengthens its aerospace division, fostering collaborative quality standards across vital manufacturing processes, reinforcing product safety and supply chain robustness.

Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production

| CompositesWorld

Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.   

Overair completes assembly of full-scale Butterfly eVTOL vehicle prototype

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Overair heads to flight testing in early 2024, marked by rapid prototype development.