Hamar Laser Measurement System Enables Fast, Accurate Calibration

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The L-703SP surface plate calibration system offers high resolution and accuracy, easy setup and training and fast data collection.

Achieving More Versatility from Three-Point Gaging

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Advancements in digital three-point micrometers enable more precise bore measurements with a self-aligning design, interchangeable heads and wireless data collection.

Hasco Adds French-Profile Mono-Coupling System

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Couplings have been specially developed for reliable and efficient throughput whether moldmakers use oil or water as a heat-transfer fluid.

Flex expande sus operaciones en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

En la planta de Flex se realizan procesos de metal, inyección de plástico, construcción de tablillas, ensamblaje electromecánico y laboratorios certificados.

Walter Thread Milling Cutter Produces Safety-Critical J-Threads

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC introduces the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter with a multi-row design for aerospace applications requiring high tensile strength and reliability.

Selecting a Spray Applicator for Liquid Coatings

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Struggling to pick the perfect spray gun for your finishing ops? Explore spray applicator types, advantages and applications for optimal transfer efficiency and finish quality.

Direct stamping, infrared welding enables 64-ply thermoplastic composite rib

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: New processes cut weight 25%, cost 15% and cycle time by 25% versus aluminum and bolted assembly in Daher’s Highly Loaded Thermoplastic Wing Rib demonstrator.

Spur launches Hardex Performance Easy XPP structural foam core

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite lamination system delivers fast lamination, optimal surface quality, strong bonding and compatibility with PP-based reinforcement systems for sandwich construction projects.

Smart & Sustainable RTM 4.0 project advances high-rate production for large composite structures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: CTC Stade, Airbus and German consortium demonstrate induction heating, 2K resins, novel tool and preforming concepts and sensors in digitized process chain with energy monitoring and more.

Mastering the master plug: A brief overview

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Achieving a Class A surface finish for large-scale composite parts production starts with a robust structural core and involves meticulous layering, machining and finishing steps.

Roctool runs live Thermal Fusion molding demonstrations 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Roctool, alongside partner Compose Mfg., is presenting an novel tooling process for the in-mold consolidation and assembly of TPC components with serial production potential.

LK Metrology Corex 250 CT system is designed for the shop floor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Corex 250 speaks the same language as the production floor with advanced one-touch intelligence, eliminating specialized metrology training needs and a complex software interface.

Hypersonix completes first flight of Dart AE hydrogen-fueled hypersonic aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Launched onboard Rocket Lab’s Haste vehicle from its Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, Dart AE completed upper atmosphere flight beyond Mach 5, testing propulsion, materials and control systems.

Pultron Composites wins $1 million Australian Ultimate HQ competition for high-potential scale-ups

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As part of the prize, the composite rebar manufacturer will be exploring research opportunities with UniSC and gains professional support from competition partners.

Fibionic secures €3 million seed funding for bionic fiber placement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New capital will support scale-up and series production application of fibionic fiber placement process, most recently demonstrated through the Austrian startup’s partnership with saddle manufacturer Selle Italia.

McNAIR Center unveils Roctool induction-heated platen press installation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Induction heating integration into 400-ton hydraulic press will provide significant support to McNAIR’s composites-related work with government and industry partners.

RVmagnetics, Airbus collaborate on sensing mat for OOA composite aircraft repair

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

To be presented at JEC World 2026, the TLR 5-validated technology supports real-time, multi-point monitoring of curing cycles and heat distribution of aircraft structures via passive sensors.

Sandvik Coromant introduce grado para fresado de hierro nodular GC1220

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo grado GC1220, de Sandvik Coromant, mejora la estabilidad del filo y la vida útil de herramienta en operaciones de fresado de hierro fundido nodular bajo condiciones exigentes.

The Story Behind PM’s ‘Floaty’ Pens

Derek Korn | Production Machining

As we continue to celebrate Production Machining’s 25th anniversary, let’s call to mind how this media brand turned into a machine shop customer ordering 20,000 tiny parts.

Mujeres en la Ciencia 2026: 3M premia el talento STEM

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

3M reconoce a 10 científicas mexicanas en su programa Mujeres en la Ciencia 2026, edición enfocada en la manufactura y la innovación STEM.

Mastercam Software Features Accelerated Simulation, AI Assistance

| Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam introduces Mastercam 2026.R2, which is said to offer up to 10 times faster simulation and AI-enabled programming.

Cortec Acrylic Coating EcoLine 3860 Incorporates Renewable Resins

| Products Finishing

Water-based metal coating features 27% USDA-certified bio-based content for sustainable anticorrosion protection.