Achieving Large Cycle Time Savings on Large-Format Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Aero-Tech Engineering sought a faster gantry mill to handle a growing queue of structural aerospace parts. But this machine proved even more productive than expected — and better able to handle the additional jobs its presence won for the shop.

Sistema de medición Equator: inspección rápida y flexible en entornos industriales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de medición Equator, de Renishaw, está diseñado para proporcionar inspección comparativa de alta velocidad en piezas de producción media y alta.

Pic of the Week: Cooling, Compacted

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

This week, we’re looking at a 3D printed water-charge air cooler that weighs just 1.4 kg — down from the 16 kg of a traditional air-to-air setup.

Composites distributor combines talent, quality and service

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: De-Comp’s blend of skilled representatives, a comprehensive suppliers base and well-rounded materials supply are at the heart of the company’s composites supply activities.

Why Are Cobots Popping Up in Injection Molding Processes?

| Plastics Technology

Collaborative robots (cobots) can play a vital role in broadening a plastics processor’s automation portfolio.

Composite products designed for efficiency, performance and sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Whether through weight reducing or strength enhancements, 3M designs its microspheres, ceramic fibers, films and LSP materials and composite resins to meet its customers application demands.

Zero-waste, high-performance nonwovens

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Through a reclaiming and reengineering process, Endeavor Composites creates nonwoven preforms from unused carbon fiber waste, reducing costs and environmental impact while still meeting stringent design requirements. 

En EE. UU. industria del plástico crecería tras nuevos aranceles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un análisis de PLASTICS destaca el potencial de crecimiento en moldeo, resinas y herramentales tras las nuevas medidas arancelarias.  

BrainDrip scales up composite technology to meet current, future energy infrastructure needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Next-generation composite pipe development with embedded, AI-enhanced health monitoring will modernize new and aging pipelines globally.

Nurol Makina and MetalWorm Collaborate for Armored Vehicle Part Production

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Study shows that WAAM technology can be effectively used in real-world operational conditions for high-security and high-performance applications such as armored vehicle components.

Robert Speirs III earns SPE 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

For more than 40 years the professor emeritus and former chair of the Ferris State University Plastic Program has guided and mentored many of those who have become leaders in today’s automotive plastics industry.

Conventional and Self-Lubricated Mold Components Offer Various Benefits to Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

SelfLube offers bronze and steel components used in mold and stamping dies.The company offers conventional components as well as self-lubricated components. These graphited parts enable less maintenance as they do not require any additional lubricates.   

Industria automotriz recupera ritmo de crecimiento en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En junio de 2025 la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció 4.89 %, en tanto que las exportaciones aumentaron 14.04 %.

WAAM Specialist AML3D Opens U.S. Facility To Support Industrial Partnerships

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

AML3D USA has opened its USA Technology Center in Stow, Ohio, for large-format wire arc manufacturing.

Source One Plastics instala nuevas clasificadoras para reciclaje de plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La empresa conjunta de LyondellBasell y 23 Oaks añade capacidad para procesar 15,000 toneladas anuales de residuos plásticos con tecnología óptica avanzada.  

Digital cutting, kitting streamlines advanced materials handling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Zünd is showing how it combines intelligent cutting systems and software to boost productive composites environments, as well as recent technology synergies with Loop Technology.

Jergens Combination Pallet Enables Quick-change Versatility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The QL2 quick-change workholding system features dual pattern configuration, making it a single solution accommodating both industry standard mounting options for broader overall application.

Expectativas y pedidos manufactureros muestran mejoría en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera se ubicó en 51.7 puntos en junio de 2025, lo que representó un aumentó 1.4 puntos, con relación a mayo.

Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects

| Valve Magazine

MOU supports deployment of AP1000 and AP300 technology in Canada and globally.  

An Investment in Hope and Second Chances

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Rise Up Industries’ machine operator training program enables former gang members to find sustainable employment and successful reentry into society. It has recently expanded into a new facility in San Diego and support is always welcome.
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Synderys and U.S. BESS Corp Announce Strategic Partnership

| Valve Magazine

Companies form exclusive partnership to fortify battery energy storage systems across North America.  

High-Capacity CNC Machining Center Offers Precision and Power

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Precision meets power with Cheto Corporation SA’s CHETO SiC1000HD, a high-capacity CNC machining center built to deliver superior performance in deep hole drilling and milling of small-to-medium mold components.