USMTO June 2025: Automation and Aerospace Drive Strong Machinery Sales

| Gardner Intelligence

Driven by strong demand for automated manufacturing technology, continued activity increases in aerospace and electricity and rebounded activity within the lucrative job shop sector, investments in metalworking machinery rose to nearly $430 million in June 2025 – a 7.7% increase over the same time period last year.
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Volumen de la producción manufacturera aumenta en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En México, el volumen físico de la producción manufacturera aumentó un 1.6 % a tasa mensual con cifras desestacionalizadas.

Pic of the Week: Technique for Reinforced Polymers

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Near injection molding strength via 3D printing? AIM3D’s Voxelfill technique is getting closer.

Crecimiento del 4.1% en importación de robots

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante el primer semestre de 2025, el valor de la importación de robots industriales en México fue de 99.7 millones de dólares.

ANIPAC promueve gestión correcta de plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En webinar, ANIPAC y expertos analizan origen, riesgos y acciones para reducir la presencia de microplásticos en el medio ambiente y la cadena alimentaria.  

Trelleborg invests in Innovation Center expansion, remodel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An additional purpose-built space in Delano, Minnesota, by early 2027 adds a visitor center, Swiss machining, injection molding and increased space for automation.

Global research teams propose standards for structural power composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers have published a set of characterization and reporting protocols to accelerate the industrial adoption of SPCs, which combine structural strength with energy storage capabilities.
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Mako, PTM&W Industries launch HyperCure composite systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Mako resin and adhesive system, paired with PTM&W’s comprehensive materials portfolio, deliver speed, strength and full U.S. supply chain compliance for composite UAS manufacturers.

SGL Carbon reports lower sales amid weak markets, early gains from Carbon Fibers restructuring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SGL Carbon’s half-year 2025 results show a significant drop in sales, driven mainly by weaker semiconductor demand and heightened global trade tensions impacting key markets.

Polestar 3 sets World Record for longest electric SUV journey on single charge

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Unmodified Polestar 3, which uses natural fiber composites in its interiors, achieves 935.44 kilometers on a single charge on U.K. public roads.

Piasecki launches Kargo II UAV featuring triple payload capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Payload, drivetrain and performance enhancements will support a range of military and commercial missions.

AI-Powered Data Extraction and Visual Search to Benefit Injection Molders

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

VizSeek offers AI-powered data extraction and visual search. The software company highlights its shape search technology to professionals in injection molding.  

Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.

Switching From Liquid to Powder Coatings

| Products Finishing

For companies evaluating the benefits of adding a powder coating line to their existing coating operations or switching technologies altogether, there is a host of operational and performance factors to consider. 

Maximize your experience: CAMX 2025 exhibit previews, Part 1

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This list of 90+ exhibitor previews solicited by CW offers a glimpse into the various technologies, emerging trends and solutions attendees should look for on the CAMX show floor.

Measuring Tighter Tolerances With a 3-Point Precision Bore Gage

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

For lower volumes and a wide variety of bore checking, three-point (or tri-bore) gages offer a high-precision, cost-effective solution.

Centros de mecanizado de cinco ejes con automatización integrada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Hermle exhibirá sistemas completos con robots y manejo automatizado para aplicaciones exigentes en aeronáutica, automoción y dispositivos médicos.

Tenneco inaugura línea de producción en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 23 millones de dólares y la creación de 150 puestos de trabajo, la empresa Tenneco ha inaugurado una línea de producción en su planta de Aguascalientes.

Moldmaking Index Takes a Small Step Back to 48.8 in July

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Market conditions hamper moldmaking momentum toward expansion.

Valves for Thermal Energy Storage Systems

| Valve Magazine

Durability, reliability and proper sizing are just a few considerations when selecting valves for building systems.  

Custom Size-Reduction System Helps Goodwill Close Loop on Donated Plastic Products

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes (OGL) selects Ontario-based Rotogran for granulation. 

Registration Opens for 2025 Top Shops Conference

| Production Machining

Unlock benchmarking insights, shop secrets, and a behind-the-scenes NASCAR tour, only at this year’s Top Shops Conference.