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2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Michael Mulroy
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Among other initiatives, this former quality manager and now deputy general manager for BWX Technologies led the efforts to implement digital layered process audits, which have streamlined workflows and identified critical areas for improvement.
Plataforma sobre plásticos de PLASTICS centraliza datos en EE.UU.
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Una nueva plataforma digital centraliza datos sobre plásticos, desde indicadores económicos hasta casos de innovación en salud, transporte y empaques. El objetivo de Positives of Plastic es responder a una demanda de información verificable sobre empleo, sostenibilidad y economía circular.
Iron Bull Fluid Reclaim Hoppers Facilitate Waste Liquid Separation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Iron Bull Manufacturing introduces fluid reclaim hoppers designed to separate cutting fluids, oils and water from waste streams for reuse or disposal.
Step Drill Delivers Significant Tool Life, Performance Improvements
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Ultra-thin coating ensures a high sharpness of the tool, improves chip removal and prevents material sticking.
Amut impulsa eficiencia en reciclaje y digitalización en K 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Amut presentó en la K 2025 avances en reciclaje rPO, PET tray-to-tray y cast film, con mejoras en eficiencia energética, digitalización e integración de procesos.
Platinum Tooling Quick-Change Tooling System Boosts Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. introduces the Haas multitool, designed to improve setup times and operational efficiency for CNC lathe users.
Methods Multitasking Platform Enhances High-Mix, Small-Batch Production
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Methods Machine Tools Inc.'s Nakamura-Tome NT-Flex provides speed and flexibility for complex high-mix, small-batch production.
The Paint Project Appoints VP, Enhances Industrial Products Division
| Products Finishing
The Paint Project in Medfield, Massachusetts, welcomes Scott Stalzer as vice president of industrial products to lead strategic growth and innovation.
CMM digital Maestro automatiza la inspección de moldes y troqueles
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Hexagon presenta la máquina de medición por coordenadas (CMM) digital Maestro, diseñada para ofrecer velocidad, precisión y conectividad en entornos de manufactura moderna.
November index slumps with multi-point losses
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
Significant declines in index components across the board lead to more than a season dip.
Metalworking Index Hits Seasonal Slump in November
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Consistent with previous years, the GBI: Metalworking reported underperformance in November compared to October.
#economics
Empleo, producción y tendencias en la industria manufacturera de México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Encuesta Anual de la Industria Manufacturera destaca las variaciones positivas en el valor de los productos elaborados, los gastos por consumo de bienes y servicios, los ingresos por suministro de bienes y servicios y el valor de los activos fijos totales, mientras que se produjeron caídas en el personal ocupado y las horas trabajadas.
Formulating for Sustainability
| Plastics Technology
Overcoming the color management challenges of recycled plastics.
Mentorship Matters More Than Ever
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Veteran moldmaker urges shops to preserve expertise, formalize training and invest in people to close the skills gap.
#workforcedevelopment
Gurit relaunches website with enhanced navigation, expanded content
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Redesign better communicates Gurit’s full value chain of solutions across multiple end markets.
3D Fiber Tethering for Rapid Fabrication of Continuous Fiber Composites
Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing
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.
Newtown Winterfest is This Weekend!
Kate Hand | GROW
If you find yourself wishing you could walk straight into one of the million Hallmark movies you’re bingeing this season (no? just me?) you should definitely head this way for one of our community’s sweetest traditions — Newtown Winterfest.
ANIPAC expone balance 2025 y retos clave para 2026
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La ANIPAC reporta un crecimiento moderado en 2025 y expone retos para la industria del plástico en 2026, con énfasis en el comercio, la regulación y la circularidad.
AMPP Advances AI-Enabled Workforce Modeling With NSRP Award
| Products Finishing
The AMPP has been selected to lead a project that addresses maritime skills gaps using dynamic workforce models, effectively expanding capability across U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair.
#workforcedevelopment
FIDAMC TPC Summit: An interview with Aernnova Composites
David Leach | CompositesWorld
Tier 1 aerospace fabricator discusses its work with thermoplastic composite (TPC) materials and how it is internally preparing for their application in future aircraft.
Are You Over- or Under-Maintaining Your Fluid Systems?
| Production Machining
Consider this advice which can help you strike the right balance in your fluid maintenance efforts.
GibbsCAM Software Update Optimizes Toolpath Generation
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
GibbsCAM 2026 features an advanced 3D machining engine, which provides gains in toolpath generation speed with fewer iterations.