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Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

People power the most progressive plastics processors, and that’s something our Top Shops intuitively understand.

Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings Opens Facility in Central Canada

| Products Finishing

The 20,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will provide faster turnaround times and localized support for Canadian manufacturers.

Renishaw Gaging System Enhances Shopfloor Process Control

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Renishaw Inc.’s Equator-X 500 dual-method system offers flexible measurement modes for high-speed inspection and quality assurance.

Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global 3D Printing System Boosts Military Manufacturing Capabilities

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global’s Ambit Xtrude polymer composite 3D printing system is designed for rapid production of large-scale parts and seamless integration with CNC machines.

How to Suppress Shop ‘Schadenfreude’

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Improving employees’ self-esteem while maintaining a healthy level of coworker competitiveness can minimize the adverse effects of this envy-driven emotion.

Soluciones láser y aditivas de Sisma Laser Systems

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: Sisma Laser Systems participa con sistemas para marcado, soldadura, corte, grabado y manufactura aditiva orientados a sectores de alta precisión.

GBI holds expansion ground in September

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

While all components but new orders dropped, they all remain above 50, and all components are in better standing than a year ago.

Automating Mold Inspection: Integrating Speed, Precision and Usability Across Complex Workflows

| MoldMaking Technology

Whether you're verifying an electrode, checking a complex cavity or feeding quality data into a closed-loop workflow, today’s CMM technologies are turning inspection into a competitive advantage, not a bottleneck.

KraussMaffei presenta faro con tecnología ColorForm en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En Düsseldorf, KraussMaffei presenta el faro FrontIQ Light con ColorForm, proceso que integra moldeo, película decorativa y recubrimiento PUR.

OnDemand Filament Dryer

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Available for a wide range of printers both as a standalone or integrated solution. 

Metalworking Index Continues Steady Climb in September

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

The pace is slow, but the GBI: Metalworking is moving in the right direction for the third consecutive month.
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Finishing Index Takes a Hit, Dropping to 47.4 in September

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

New orders and backlogs saw the biggest decline, and industry fluctuation prevails, but optimism remains high in the finishing market.

Silicone Elastomers Technology & Fabrication Course

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Four-day course is formatted to show the sequence of designing and fabricating with silicone rubber.

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Titanium Part for Boeing 787

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

This week’s Pic showcases a novel DED process that makes titanium production cost efficient.

Tungaloy Milling Tools Optimize Wear, Fracture Resistance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The AH3225 grade features Tungaloy’s “Triple Nano Coating,” offering a combination of wear resistance, fracture toughness and oxidation resistance.

Shibaura presenta moldeo por inyección con rPET en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, Shibaura muestra sus máquinas de moldeo por inyección con rPET, eficiencia energética y monitoreo digital a través de la plataforma machiNetCloud.

Boy presenta moldeo eléctrico interactivo en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Dr. Boy exhibe en Düsseldorf la BOY 50 Electric con robots y láser, integrando moldeo, personalización y automatización en una experiencia única.  

GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters MOU strengthens Netherlands and Europe industrial cooperation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The agreement, building on the partners’ 2023 MOU, supports composite technologies and electrical wiring system advancements for the H225M Caracal helicopter.

National Manufacturing Group acquires Fiber-Tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fiber-Tech’s extensive experience in custom fiberglass molding will complement National’s broad capabilities in FRP molding, thermoformed plastics, operator cab fabrication and assembly.

Fiberglass-reinforced nylon PA12 is co-developed by AGY, Orion Compounding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Implementation of AGY’s S2 Glass fiber enhances the material’s tensile and impact strength, elongation at break, and improves tensile and flexural modulus.

Novaspace reports 43,000 satellites to be launched 2025-2034

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Annual report forecasts record growth — averaging 12 satellites/day — fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand and rapid innovation.

SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter opens 2026 conference papers call

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers, academics and industry specialists are invited to submit abstracts by Nov. 30, 2025, for the one-day February 2026 event.