ORGANIC project to 3D print bio-inspired structures with bio-based materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EU-funded Horizon Europe project tackles lower production cost, enhanced sustainability and first-time-right parts fabrication through the fusion of biology, additive manufacturing and AI.

Adhesives gun ensures smooth, speedy dispensing for large-volume adhesive applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Big Dog Adhesives’ Sausage System redefines fabricators and manufacturers’ adhesive process, delivering control, consistency and high performance for large or detailed work.

Spintech grows Miamisburg footprint to advance composite airframe capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional 53,000 square footage, which could grow to 250,000 square feet of operational space by 2027, will support complex airframe component delivery for DOD, UAS programs.

HydroGraph launches Compounding Partner Program to expand graphene-enhanced thermoplastics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the establishment of a qualified network of partners, HydroGraph is building commercial availability of unreinforced and reinforced thermoplastic compounds that incorporate its Fractal Graphene material.

Large-Part Wire EDM Offers Submerged Machining for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Mitsubishi highlights its MV4800-ST wire EDM to perform submerged machining up to 32 inches, making it a good solution for large-part applications in industries like moldmaking.  

Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 3

| MoldMaking Technology

This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. In part three of our three-part sub-series on mold water cooling systems, we review the impact a water system can have on mold performance and part quality.

Severance Countersinks Reduce Machining Vibrations

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Severance countersinks feature staggered cutting edges, which inhibit the occurrence of resonant (harmonic) vibration.

Horizon Passes Outgassing Test, Establishing Space Qualification of Micro AM Polymer Metalization

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Horizon will continue its qualification program, including vibration, atomic oxygen and radiation tests, to fully demonstrate the suitability of its coated micro AM parts for space and beyond.

hyperMILL 2025 automatiza la programación multieje y mejora estrategias de desbarbado en moldes complejos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las capacidades reforzadas de la plataforma hyperMILL 2025, de Open Mind Technologies, incluyen funciones que automatizan la programación de cinco ejes y mejoran las estrategias para el desbarbado y el desbaste de componentes complejos.

Plastixal se une a Vida Circular por el reciclaje en Jalisco

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Vida Circular y Plastixal promueve la economía circular mediante reciclaje, educación ambiental y uso de energías limpias.

Pallets Provoke a State of Flow

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Can a machine shop achieve the effortless action of musicians lost in their craft? Continental Machining Company’s president thinks so, and he's proving that manufacturing flow is more than just moving material.

Sherwin-Williams Coatings, Dorsey Trailer Collaborate for Trailer Optimization

| Products Finishing

Implementation of Sherwin-Williams Duraspar Industrial Performance topcoat and primer has enabled Dorsey to keep pace with trailer demand while improving efficiency and durability.

GKN Aerospace Ramping Up Production for 3D Printed Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR)

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The FCMR program will be delivering 40 of the components per month by the end of the year. Why it matters: GKN is realizing significant material waste reduction per additive part compared to traditional manufacturing methods, and expects to achieve more than 70% material savings in the future with AM. 

Paris Air Show highlights advanced materials, industry momentum

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

This year’s international air show offered a glimpse of the rapidly expanding future for composites in aerospace.

Inversión Extranjera Directa en América Latina y el Caribe crece 7.1 % en 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El crecimiento de 2024 se debió a las empresas transnacionales que ya operaban en la región, principalmente debido al aumento de la reinversión de beneficios.

Overcoming Electroless Nickel Bath Initiation

| Products Finishing

This helpful clinic offers insights into three common issues related to the health of your EN plating bath that will directly impact whether your plating will start.  

Siemens CNC Control Enhances Shopfloor Productivity with Robot Integration

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Siemens Digital Industries' Sinumerik 828 CNC seamlessly integrates with KUKA robots for cost-effective part handling and automation in job shops.

Production Machining's July 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s July 2025 news highlights include industry events, acquisitions and new company leadership.

Foamed plastics are well suited for CFRP core applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Sekisui Kasei USA presents ST-Eleveat RNW E foamed plastic and ST-Foamac rigid foam board products designed to support composite core needs.

Worn Feed Casings Can Reduce Your Output

| Plastics Technology

While barrels typically last for the service life of three screws, when the feed casing wears it can wreak havoc on production rates.  

Ransohoff MD-12 Mini-Drum Washer Provides Efficient Full Emersion, Spray Cleaning

| Products Finishing

Ransohoff launches the Washmaster MD-12, a compact parts washer that improves cleaning results while significantly reducing energy losses.

Karl Mayer evolves multiaxial warp knitting systems to support natural fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company is building opportunities to industrially produce sustainable technical textile composites, from its current COP Max 4/5 and Max Glass Eco offerings, to emerging future features.