Reducing Chatter and Strain Through Pressure Monitoring
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Loss of fixture pressure can cause problems from chatter to thrown parts. Pressure monitoring helps keep fixtures stable and operations on target.
Umicore Highlights Hard Gold Electrolyte Auruna 3408
| Products Finishing
The cyanide-free gold-copper electrolyte is designed for environmental compatibility and high performance in decorative and technical plating applications.
Reciclaje de plástico en México 2025: crece el interés, baja la práctica
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El reciclaje de plástico en México avanza en conocimiento, pero no en coherencia práctica: solo 19.4 % de los ciudadanos elige envases por su reciclabilidad. La encuesta 2025 de Vida Circular y Mitofsky evidencia un cambio en los obstáculos, centrados ahora en la desconfianza y la falta de cultura ambiental.
Consider Potential Employees Who Can Use a Second Chance
Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected
Rise Up Industries’ machine operator training program enables former gang members to find sustainable employment and successful reentry into society. Might you make an investment in hope and second chances?
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123.2: Pathway for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Q3
| Products Finishing
Third quarterly report (July-September 2025) continues work using confined electrochemical printing to develop high-performance ceramic components for solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells with complex geometries and tailored porosity.
#electronics
Episode 53: Michael Novak, AIJ Search
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Michael Novak, president of AIJ Search, dives into the evolving role of AI in the advanced materials and composites manufacturing industries, and how it is being used to navigate workforce development.
#workforcedevelopment
10X Engineered Materials Blasting Media Achieves Cerakote Surface Prep Approval
| Products Finishing
EpiX MP superoxalloy blasting media gains official recognition from Cerakote for optimal performance in ceramic coating applications.
Hexagon Handheld Scanner Streamlines Component Inspection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Atlascan Pro handheld 3D scanner enables operators to take the scanner directly to the parts such as pump housings, automotive bodywork or domestic appliances on the shop floor and beyond.
Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.
How to Use Ultra-Precision Micro Tools, Molding and Automation to Unlock High-Volume Medical Device Miniaturization
| MoldMaking Technology
Five key areas where a molder/mold builder applies tight-tolerance tooling and advanced molding solutions to enable high-volume production of micro-molded medical parts.
Shifting the Balance: China’s Rise in Additive Manufacturing
| Additive Manufacturing
Huan Gu, Senior Analyst
Meet the 3D Printer That Solves the DLP vs. SLA Dilemma
| Additive Manufacturing
By Kathy Keyes, Managing Editor at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show
Syensqo, Bell join forces to industrialize composite part manufacture
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bell Textron leverages Syensqo’s DDF technology and Cycom EP2750 fast-cure prepreg to deliver operational and sustainable benefits.
Pantur integrates Reinforce3D CFIP to produce pilot, functional reinforced 3D printed parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Through the Delta system installation, Pantur will integrate continuous fiber injection reinforcement into its additive manufacturing ecosystem, serving to increase the momentum of bringing CFIP to real industrial production.
BriskHeat launches the ACR 4 hot bonder, improves upon composite curing and repair delivery
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ACR 4 builds on the proven reliability of the company’s ACR 3 with enhanced durability, intuitive controls and advanced vacuum technology.
AVIC Cabin Systems UK is open for business
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Order book is now open, offering a full range of interior aircraft cabin products from social spaces to front row monuments, further enhanced by AVIC’s composites competence.
Toray rCF nonwoven fabrics demonstrate CFRP recycling tech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray Industries process decomposes thermoset CFRP at low temperatures, yielding rCF that retain over 95% of virgin fiber strength, cuts CO₂ emissions by more than half, suppresses thermal damage and better controls resin residue.
Thermolysis wins Germany’s Materialica Award 2025 for rCF cement technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Taiwan’s Thermolysis Co. Ltd. has been recognized for its ability to turn rCF into a high-performance building material that enhance durability, extend lifespan and reduce maintenance needs.
SW North America Multispindle Machining Centers Boost Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
SW North America’s BA W06-22 and BA 322i multispindle machining centers are well suited for diverse industries, including automotive, e-mobility, medical devices, aerospace, agriculture and construction equipment.
The Dutch composites formula: Thermoplastics, collaboration and circularity
Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld
In a region where collaboration and sustainability are inseparable, a new wave of composites entrepreneurs are taking advantage, proving the Dutch mindset is fertile ground for growth.
Muratec USA Leadership Changes Drive Innovation, Growth
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Murata Machinery USA Inc. appoints new president and CEO along with division heads to strengthen commitment to automation and customer success in North America.
Sistema de bruñido de Sunnen ofrece control automático del diámetro final
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La máquina de bruñido SV-310, de Sunnen, permite alcanzar diámetros con alta precisión mediante control automático y medición integrada durante el ciclo.