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Máquinas-herramienta con mayor crecimiento en importaciones: enero-septiembre 2025
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Industry News: Datos sobre el mercado de máquinas-herramienta en México.
From Cobots to Collaborative Applications: A New Era of Robot Safety
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
A new standard eschews the term “collaborative robot” for “collaborative application,” broadening the perspective of safety and robotics.
Schreiner ProTech Labeling Solution Enhances Control Cabinet Identification for Kratos Industries
| Products Finishing
Schreiner ProTech helped develop a paint protection label that improves Kratos Industries’ part traceability and inventory visibility in large-format control cabinet manufacturing.
Plastics Processing Index Suggests Positive Momentum in October
Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology
Gardner Business Index points to industry optimism in the face of uncertainty amid record-long government shutdown and absence of government data sources.
#economics
Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Toolholders with Complex, Internal Cooling Channels
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
Paul Horn GmBH 3D prints toolholders with complex countered internal cooling channels, featured in this week’s Pic.
DN Solutions and HELLER: A United Vision for U.S. Manufacturing Renewal
| Modern Machine Shop
With new technical centers in North America and the pending acquisition of HELLER, DN Solutions is expanding service, capacity and technical support for U.S. manufacturers. In this exclusive interview, CEO WJ Kim outlines what customers can expect.
Flexible, automatic NDT platform for manufacturing composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
IRT Jules Verne, working with Airbus, Daher and French consortium developed a mobile robotic inspection platform that uses less space, water
Piezoelectric Sensor Technology: Moving Toward more Efficient Machine Monitoring
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A new system that uses simple and compact force or strain sensors, which can be integrated inside toolholders or mounted on surfaces such as spindle housings, can facilitate CNC machine monitoring.
Airbus ships fourth European Service Module for Artemis IV
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites-intensive ESMs gives the Orion spacecraft power, propulsion and life support but also provide a vital gateway for the first lunar space station, Gateway.
Anemoi marks fourth VLOC rotor sail installation with NS United bulk carrier
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Five composite rotor sails now adorn the 361-meter-long NSU Tubarao bulk carrier, which combined with NSU’s digital approach, is considered to be amongst the most efficient retrofit project to date.
Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis recognition, ISCC Plus certification and transparency initiatives
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composites One and Aerovac, Dow Chemical, Envalior and the Global Wind Energy Council are making strides in operations transparency, climate action and industry-wide standard development.
KraussMaffei presents automotive-focused BrightStar electric press
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully electric press offers precise temperature control and fast mold change for press lamination, edge folding applications and even ultrasonic welding of TPC.
ILA Berlin 2026 focuses on competitiveness, technology and sovereignty
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
From June 10-14, ILA Berlin brings together international aerospace, defense and space industries, with several live stages and an extended Talent Hub.
GMI Aero equipment supports Lufthansa Technical Training courses
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Equipment like the Anita 4.0 and Leslie machining toolkit are now being included in Lufthansa’s aerospace-focused composites repair training courses.
#workforcedevelopment
Cavalier’s 50 Years Strong
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing celebrates 50 years, driven by a legacy of innovation and industry passion.
Grob Mill-Turn Enhances Process Reliability for Smaller Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Grob Systems Inc. introduces the G350T five-axis universal mill-turn center, designed for maximum stability and maintainability in milling and turning operations.
Italia con fuerte presencia en la K, se prepara para PLAST 2026
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La delegación italiana destacó en la feria K 2025 con soluciones en eficiencia energética, digitalización y sostenibilidad. AMAPLAST promueve la próxima edición de PLAST 2026 en Milán.
How Vat Photopolymerization Started It All
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
An introduction to (or refresher on) vat photopolymerization, the first commercially available 3D printing process. Here is its origin story and how it is being used today.
Episode 61: An Interview With Timothy Gotsick, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Technology and innovation expert shares insights from SUR/FIN 2025, including navigating regulatory, supply chain and workforce challenges in surface finishing.
#regulations
3D printed CFRP forms speed construction of concrete nuclear reactor bioshield
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
In its first demonstration, Kairos Power and Oak Ridge National Laboratory tested the potential of AM and composites to enable fast, repeatable manufacturing for energy construction.
Materialise Accelerates Open Software Strategy with Three Tailored Solutions, New Automation Technologies
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Enabling technologies to address the industry’s growing need for workflow automation and interoperability.
Incertec Acquires Metal Products Company Metal-Tek
| Products Finishing
Same trusted heat treating services from Metal-Tek Inc., will now be paired with Incertec’s broader capabilities, certifications and support.