National Composites Week 2025: Infrastructure and construction

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW looks back on key stories over the past year that showcase how composites’ structural performance, light weight and other advantages exemplify this year’s NCW theme — “Performance with Purpose” — in infrastructure and construction applications.

MC Machinery Technology Summit Showcases Manufacturing Innovations

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

MC Machinery Systems Inc. hosts the 2025 Technology Summit in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, featuring EDM, milling, automation and workforce strategies.

Centro universal con sistema rotativo de almacenamiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Grob-Werke integrará su centro G550T con soluciones de automatización para aumentar la autonomía y el rendimiento.

Sistema multi conexión será destacado por Meusburger en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Meusburger presenta en Meximold 2025 su sistema de multiconexión, diseñado para optimizar cambios de molde y mejorar la seguridad en inyección.  

Machined Part Geometry Measurement

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Uncertain about uncertainty? Having trouble remembering the difference between accuracy and precision? Read on to review key metrology terms relevant to the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (ISO GUM).

Ceratizit Milling Tool Minimizes Machining Vibrations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MonsterMill milling tools provide smooth cutting action in difficult-to-machine alloys.

Trelleborg Invests in Innovation Center and Tool Shop Remodel

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Trelleborg Medical Solutions plans a 45,000-square-foot Innovation Center and is expanding its tool room to include more Swiss-machining and injection molding.

La feria K 2025 ofrecerá tours guiados para visitantes

| Plastics Technology México

Durante la feria K 2025 habrá recorridos gratuitos en alemán e inglés que conectarán a profesionales y estudiantes con las últimas tendencias en plásticos y caucho.

Reducing Material Use and Overspray

| Products Finishing

Looking for applicators or process improvements for reducing material use and overspray? Binks offers helpful advice for searching out new solutions.

Tecnologías integradas para reciclaje de Coperion y Herbold en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En la K 2025, Coperion y Herbold Meckesheim exhibirán tecnologías para reciclaje y transformación de plásticos, con foco en eficiencia, calidad y sostenibilidad.  

Split Tables Overcome Limits of Static Service Benches

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Split tables optimize maintenance for injection molders with features engineered to reduce repair time.

Blueshift launches AeroZero ultra-low outgassing thermal protection tapes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thin and flexible thermal tapes mitigate extreme thermal cycling in orbital and high-vacuum environments and meet the ASTM E595 outgassing standard, excelling in spacecraft and LEO satellite designs.

Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.

Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.

EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.

Farsoon and Stark Future Validate Titanium Series Production with KLINGA Project

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The KLINGA project highlights scalability, quality and precision of additive manufacturing for sharp-featured titanium components.

National Composites Week 2025: Transportation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed commercial automotive and mass transit. 

Inside The Hub Powering the Next Generation of Robotics Startups

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

MassRobotics is nurturing over 100 robotics startups by providing tailored resources and support, with the aim of advancing robotics in a range of industries, including manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment

Grupo Geocad presenta tecnología Micro-stress en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Geocad destaca en Meximold 2024 su tecnología Micro-stress que permite una fabricación de moldes más eficiente y sostenible.

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Copper Cold Plate

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A chemistry-based fabrication process makes it possible to manufacture copper devices with complex geometries, in the form best suited to the application.
#electronics

Fryer Lathes Provide High Rigidity for Large-Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Fryer Machine Systems’ ET-LC lathes are built for small-batch turning of large parts.

Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine

Evan Doran | Production Machining

To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s recent IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.