Fighting Rust on Powder Coated Furniture
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Getting rust on powder coated steel outdoor furniture? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert explores the problem and potential solutions in this helpful Ask the Expert column.
Ransohoff Promotion to Build Industrial Cleaning Relationships
| Products Finishing
Dale Bowden’s elevation to national sales manager will spearhead Ransohoff’s efforts to expand its presence in underserved markets.
Perspectivas de la industria del plástico en 2026 según CIPRES
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El balance anual de CIPRES identifica avances en la articulación sectorial y en la educación para el reciclaje, así como rezagos en la definición normativa y en la Ley de Economía Circular. Miguel Delgado, presidente de CIPRES, analiza los efectos del consumo, los retos de la gestión de residuos y la necesidad de reglamentos conjuntos.
What Makes for 'Perfect' Control in Tubing Extrusion?
| Plastics Technology
Extrusion is nothing without in-process measurements. But what you do with those measurements can mean everything to transforming yields and profitability.
The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing
| Production Machining
Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently thought of as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology.
eNET Software Update Provides Advanced Monitoring Features
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
eNET Monitoring & DNC’s eNET V10 software features fast report capabilities and enhanced ERP data integration.
Máquina láser de United Grinding optimiza el procesamiento de herramientas de precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El modelo Vision Laser, de United Grinding North America, diseñado para aplicaciones con herramientas brasadas, ofrece cortes sin astillado y geometrías complejas sin consumibles.
5 Tips for Machining Nickel-Based Alloys
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Choosing the right tools and processes can maximize tool life and reduce production time when machining these tough materials.
CloudNC Software Streamlines Fixture Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
CloudNC’s Soft Jaw Designer reduces setup times for soft jaws.
ASTRO America Forges Partnership with Colorado School of Mines, University of Guam
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The partnership brings a four-year mechanical engineering degree program to the island. The bigger picture: The initiative is part of the GAMMA initiative supported by the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base program aimed at strengthening additive capacity in Guam.
ASTM Standard Opens Path for Nondestructive Mechanical Testing Method
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
ASTM Standard E3499-25 recognizes Profilometry-Based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) as an alternative to destructive methods. The impact: PIP does not require separate test samples to be manufactured, speeding qualification and reducing waste.
Southeast Nonwovens veils enhance modern composite structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Ultra-lightweight, isotropic layer, available in a variety of fibers and matrices, improves surface quality, enhances interlaminar strength and enables high-performance composites without adding significant weight.
Sandvik Coromant Profiling Geometries Provide Process Security
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Sandvik Coromant expands its Corocut 2 portfolio with geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that require greater process reliability and productivity.
People in composites: November 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dieffenbacher, C.R. Onsrud, Orion S.A., AVK, HTMS and OPmobility spotlighted promotions, new hires and member additions in November.
Sistema de portaherramientas Kennametal BTKV30 para mecanizado de alta velocidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Kennametal amplía su plataforma de portaherramientas BTKV con el modelo BTKV30, diseñado para el mecanizado de piezas pequeñas en los sectores aeroespacial, médico, de petróleo y gas, transporte e ingeniería general.
Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Active in both thin- and thick-gauge markets — not to mention rotomolding — Lindar tacks on additive manufacturing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures.
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Inside a CNC-Machined Gothic Monastery in Wyoming
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
An inside look into the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming, who are combining centuries-old Gothic architectural principles with modern CNC machining to build a monastery in the mountains of Wyoming.
Production Machining's November 2025 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s November 2025 news highlights include strategic partnerships, an educational tooling program, new company leadership and more.
Modular composites enable larger tanks for wastewater and biogas reactors
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Toro Equipment uses biaxial fabrics, carbon fiber and Flex Molding for corrosion-resistant tanks that compete with steel, concrete and speed global installations.
Material reciclado en cierres de lujo con tecnología de KraussMaffei
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La incorporación de la CXZ 250/1000-750 Multinject, de KraussMaffei, permite a Novassu producir cierres de lujo con un 30 % de material reciclado mediante el moldeo sándwich, manteniendo la precisión y la transparencia.
Formación de talento: alinear oferta educativa con necesidades del mercado laboral
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Un análisis del IMCO detalla que México podría perder 300,000 técnicos hacia 2050 y señala que es clave cerrar la brecha de egresados en carreras STEM y de ciencias sociales.
Vertical Multi-Nozzle Features Active Mold Cooling
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Source: Witosa
Witosa’s MonolithPlus multi-nozzle is an additively manufactured, vertical multi-nozzle that features active cooling of the mold insert.