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Ribbon Blender Optimized for Efficient Powder Handling
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Ribbon blenders meet tough standards for quality and long-term performance.
The Strategy Gap: Why U.S. Job Shops Must Close It From the Ground Up
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The “Made in China 2025” plan transformed China into a global automation supplier. What will the U.S. do to compete?
Building Strong Industry-Education Bonds Through Dedicated Collaboration
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
High school educators often struggle to connect with businesses willing to partner, but creating a meaningful collaboration to address the skills gap demands ongoing effort and open dialogue. Electroform and Hononegah High School in Rockford, IL, demonstrate this through their steadfast commitment to a true partnership.
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Craftsman Cribsheet No. 145: Resin Printing for the Shop
David Wynn | Production Machining
Resins are a developing field and enable the creation of unique manufactured products.
Is Additive Manufacturing a Less Energy-Intensive Production Process?
Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing
A portable energy recording unit (PERU) developed at the Composite Technology Center could give AM users and manufacturers generally better insight into energy consumption at the machine level.
Controlling Overspray With Automated, Manual Equipment
Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing
Controlling the spray of powder is critical for accuracy and safety in powder coating processes.
Cortec Appoints CorteCros EVP for Global Growth
| Products Finishing
Ivana Radic Borsic has been named executive vice president and managing editor for Cortec subsidiary CorteCros, leading strategic expansion and sustainability from European hub.
3D Fiber Tethering for rapid fabrication of continuous fiber composites
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CarbonForm’s 3DFit technology combines robotic, continuous fiber 3D printing and winding to produce small, high-strength, complex parts — like drone frames — in as little as 10 minutes.
Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecen 15.7 % en septiembre
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el noveno mes del año, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 52,370 millones de dólares. Los avances más importantes se observaron en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para industrias diversas.
The Hidden Cost of Varnish: What Every Plant Manager Should Know
| Plastics Technology
The good news: Varnish can be mitigated and, in many cases, removed without a full system teardown or extended downtime. Here are maintenance strategies to consider.
Heule Holemaking Tool Enhances Precision on Uneven Surfaces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Heule Precision Tool’s Comp V3 is designed for drilling and countersinking uneven surfaces without marking, well suited for aerospace and others where critical finishes are required.
TJ Davies Coolant Tubes Enhance Toolholder Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
TJ Davies Co. Inc.’s line of coolant tubes and wrenches designed for HSK toolholders are available in sizes from HSK-25 to HSK-125.
Nuevas brocas de alto rendimiento para barrenos profundos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Kennametal amplió su línea KenDrill HPR con modelos 12×D y 50×D, diseñados para ofrecer mayor precisión, vida útil prolongada y mejor evacuación de viruta en aplicaciones exigentes.
The Latest Cybersecurity Threat Could Be Coming Through Your Contact Form
Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected
What you need to know about “ZipLining” and how to protect your business from the latest social engineering scam.
Clarifying Additive for Polypropylene
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Transparex from Adeka offers high stiffness at low loading.
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales forge leading European space player
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
An MOU will combine their space systems and services activities into a joint venture expected to launch in 2027, with pooled expertise, an annual turnover of ~€6.5 billion and ~25,000 employees.
AVK announces 2025 Innovation Awards for fiber-reinforced plastics
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Highlighted innovations include an aircraft heating system using carbon fibers, TFP-based spatial CFRP structure frame, processes for recycling GFRP, UD TPC tapes and engineered polymers and more.
Gjenkraft, Owens Corning bolster use of post-industrial fiberglass waste
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Per a new agreement, Gjenkraft’s thermolysis recycling process will support the introduction of recycled glass fibers into Owens Corning’s production of new glass fibers.
HondaJet Echelon program passes key milestones on the way to first 2026 flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Previously known as the HondaJet 2600 concept, Honda Aircraft Co. has commenced production of its first test unit starting with wing-structure assembly in N.C., and has unveiled a full systems-integration simulator.
DITF and Leki Lenhart demonstrate durable, pultruded natural fiber sports poles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Regionally harvested hemp fibers and a ~42% organic matrix prove their mettle against aluminum and carbon fiber for resilient structures.
Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update
Dan Adams | CompositesWorld
An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.
How I Made It: Steven Dalessio, Executive Director of the American Precision Museum
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
From shop floor to museum floor, Steven Dalessio has held leadership positions through most of his life. In this installment of How I Made It, hear the lessons he’s learned through it all.