Specialist Automotive Mold Builder Mentors in Work and Life Skills

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Southeastern mold builder PFAFF Molds sets the standard in toolmaking for automotive window and vehicle body sealing systems through knowledge-sharing and automation.

UltiMaker’s Method XL 3D Printer for Engineering Applications

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The printer features a temperature-controlled heated build chamber and heated build plate, enabling users to print large production parts with manufacturing-grade ABS.

Portal de LSS: gestión eficiente de órdenes de compra y proveedores

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: LSS Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions (stand 816, pabellón MSC) presentará su portal de LSS, herramienta creada para administrar el flujo de órdenes de compra entre cliente y proveedores.

Amnovis Simplifies Regulatory Submission for 3D Printed Titanium Implants

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Amnovis has incorporated its additive manufacturing process expertise and experience with titanium 3D printing into an FDA Master File to help facilitate customers’ regulatory submissions for 3D printed titanium implants.
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3D Printing of Injection Molds Flows in a New Direction

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Hybrids of additive manufacturing and CNC machining can shorten tooling turnaround times.

3D Printing Enables Better Coolant Delivery in Milling Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

Just like 3D printing enabled conformal cooling channels in molds, additive manufacturing is now being used to optimize coolant delivery in cutting tools.

GE Aerospace to open Dayton manufacturing site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Co-located Beavercreek facility for aeroengine production ramp-up is expected to simplify GE’s operations and help better serve customers.

ULA Vulcan rocket progresses closer to launch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company’s first Vulcan Cert-1 rocket is complete and is headed to its launch site for flight readiness verification tests.

Positive Wiper Geometries Increase Productivity, Part Quality

| MoldMaking Technology

The curved wiper cutting edge featured on the universal FW4 and MW4 indexable insert geometries offered by Walter USA is capable of reducing machining time, increasing feed rates and doubling part surface quality.

The Gill Corp. announces new Gillfab 4037 sandwich panel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fiberglass-reinforced epoxy panel with aluminum honeycomb core meets corrosion and flame resistance specifications for use in nonstructural aircraft interiors.

Intelligence report suggests US offshore wind is gaining momentum

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Clarksons Research’s updated report proposes offshore wind in the U.S. will play a vital role in the energy transition despite challenges, with potential for 23 GW and 1,600 turbines by 2030.

Plana targets full-scale, hybrid-electric eVTOL prototype by 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Leading up to commercial operations in 2028, Plana is establishing U.S. locations to accelerate FAA certification and brand awareness of its composite hybrid eVTOL.

Crossing the Streams

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing looks to its sister brands at Gardner Business Media for new ways to collaborate and provide deeper insights into the ways various manufacturing technologies touch today’s applications. 

3D Printing for Supply Chain Resiliency: AM Radio #39

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing can speed, strengthen and simplify industrial supply chains. How close are we to realizing this promise? Dr. Tim Simpson and Peter Zelinski discuss lead time, logistics and other factors on AM Radio.

MMT Chats: Maintaining an Arsenal of Technology for Tight-Tolerance Work

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Five-axis machining, hybrid AM, automation, rebranding and legacy. Lester Jones, Executive Vice President of Custom Mold & Design (CMD) tackles all these topics with MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.

Swiss Steel Produces Materials Guide

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Customers can find the right steel grade faster with the Swiss Steel Group’s Materials Guide, making it easier to inspire steel engineering and design projects.

Clúster de Nuevo León: IA favorece la producción de electrodomésticos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Desde el Clúster de Electrodomésticos de Nuevo León destacan que la IA ayuda a hacer eficientes los procesos productivos de forma confiable para la industria.

CNC Oscillation Cutting Function Eliminates Metal Strand Buildup

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The Vibration Cutting Control on the M8 Series CNC breaks up long strands of material that are expelled from the part being produced to speed up processes, reduce cycle times and provide a better finish on the part being produced.

Stratasys and Desktop Metal Announce Merger

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

$1.8 billion transaction to combine complementary strengths of Stratysys in polymers and Desktop Metal in mass production.

Jergens Pallet System Provides Fast Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Quick-Loc 2 pallet range is compatible with existing top tooling, reportedly providing repeatability of 0.0003″ and clamping forces of nearly 14,000 lbs.

Jorgensen Conveyor Receives Top Workplace Recognition

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has recognized Jorgensen as one of the state’s “Top Workplaces” based employee feedback.

Inicia la preparación de la Feria K 2025 en Düsseldorf

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante la reunión, Ulrich Reifenhäuser fue ratificado como líder del Consejo de Expositores para la feria K 2025 y se discutieron planes para el futuro de la exposición.