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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.