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Michigan Metrology Presents Annual Two-Day Surface Texture Course
| Products Finishing
In-person “Surface Roughness, Texture and Tribology” class returns May 13-14, 2026, to explore surface texture, wear, friction, sealing, surface energy, paint appearance and more.
Cabezal angular TAG90 de Big Daishowa mejora productividad y evacuación de viruta
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El nuevo cabezal angular TAG90 con refrigeración a través del husillo incrementa la flexibilidad en operaciones complejas, mejora la evacuación de viruta y reduce tiempos de ciclo.
Rapid presenta su granulador más grande: Serie 800
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La Serie 800 de Rapid combina alto rendimiento, eficiencia energética y un nuevo estándar de seguridad para aplicaciones de reciclaje exigentes.
Global Shop Solutions AI Tools Streamline Manufacturing Processes
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
AI Accounts Payable Automation and AI Sales Order Entry are designed to reduce manual tasks and enable users to focus on high-value work.
Portal milling machine investment enables Sawyer Composites’ turnkey project success
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Sawyer Composites overcomes accuracy and downtime issues when designing, engineering and manufacturing composite tooling and structures using Zimmermann’s FZU22 system.
Have You Nominated Your 40 Under 40 Leader?
| Products Finishing
Recognize innovators, engineers, managers and trailblazers who are driving industry advancements in plating, coating and beyond before the January 30 deadline!
Heading Off Unintended Consequences in More Automated, Digital Manufacturing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
Implementing automation can have unintended consequences in terms of costs, energy consumption, workforce and more. Here’s how to navigate some potential hurdles.
EOS Expands Metal 3D Printer Assembly in Texas
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A facility at the supplier’s Pflugerville campus will support production for up to 48 metal 3D printers per year.
Additive Manufacturing and Machining Compete and Co-Exist at Knust Godwin
Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining
Precision machining business Knust Godwin is also a sophisticated user of metal additive manufacturing. AM augments its services for customers in oil and gas, but has also opened opportunities in new markets.
Donghua University demonstrates in situ consolidation of thick low-melt PAEK laminates
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Even without using heated tooling, the Center for Civil Aviation Composites achieved thermoplastic composite laminates with <1% voids, near-zero warpage and good consolidation, showing potential for OOA production.
Airbus renews Daher’s A350 and A330 jetliner contracts, A321 final assembly line work
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Renewed contracts for A350 and A330 cabin outfitting will support production ramp-up to 12 aircraft monthly by 2028, and A321 industrial services assignment doubles Daher’s operations scope.
HyEnD e.V. uses Taniq software for lightweight carbon fiber engine
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Hybrid Engine Development’s successful liquid-fueled rocket engine features a lightweight fiber overwrap enabled by TaniqWind design software.
Blueshift study proves optimal thermal protection delivery for LEO satellites using AeroZero tapes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thermal protection system (TPS) tapes offer 19 times lower thermal conductivity and six times lower diffusivity, ensuring efficient, reliable satellite performance in extreme space conditions.
FLASH-COMP framework presents zero-defect, zero-waste composites manufacturing approach
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In a published paper, project partners show how eco-efficiency can move from abstract ambition to practical decision-making, revealing waste as a symptom of deeper process inefficiencies.
CFP Composites introduces 100% recyclable, circular fireproof carbon fiber composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Incorporation of the closed-loop DEECOM system from Longworth enables 100% recycled composite recovery and reuse for high-performance fire protection materials.
ÉireComposites lands first aircraft seating contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ÉireComposites clinches a major contract for composite interior panels and structural components used in high-end aircraft seating for an active aircraft program, marking a new growth area for the business.
Advancing Nickel MMC Coatings: Electroplating Models, Tooling Innovations for Hard Chromium Alternatives
| Products Finishing
Via a real-world demonstration, the MOZART project sought for a suitable replacement for hard chromium by enriching a nickel coating with hard nanoparticles.
What You Need to Know about Life Cycle Assessments
Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected
Your customers may have emissions goals, which will require data from their supply chains. Learn more about tools like life cycle assessments (LCA) to learn what info you need to prepare.
Dillon Manufacturing Claw Jaws Boost Machining Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Dillon Manufacturing Inc.’s claw jaws are engineered for maximum clamping force and shorter cycle times in turning applications.
Control adaptativo con Inteligencia Artificial en moldeo por inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La variabilidad del material, la escasez de especialistas y la exigencia de procesos trazables presionan el moldeo por inyección. El control adaptativo con inteligencia artificial permite ajustar la presión, la temperatura y los tiempos durante el ciclo mediante sensores y modelos predictivos.
Come for the Exhibits, Stay for Education
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The speaker lineups for PTXPO’s educational offerings are in and giving plastics processors even more reasons to head to Chicago this March.
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Erema presenta filtro LF 812 que eleva la calidad del reciclaje
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Erema reveló en la K 2025 su nuevo filtro láser LF 812 que duplica el área de malla y mejora la calidad del fundido en el reciclaje de plásticos.