Transor Filter Website Highlights Ultra-Fine Filtration

| Products Finishing

Customers can more easily navigate for information related to purchasing, filter applications, models and features and user testimonials.

FACC achieves 10.6% revenue growth in H1 2025 amid aerospace supply chain challenges

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Revenue was increased to €484.7 million and a positive €18.4 million EBIT maintained, driven by strong business jet demand, global expansion of FACC’s production network and early results from its efficiency program.

Archer completes longest flight for piloted Midnight aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 55-mile flight follows a series of key developments in Archer’s commercialization roadmap, including the continuation of its manufacturing ramp-up throughout the U.S. and the activation of its Launch Edition program in the UAE.

James Cropper Optiveil polyester veils pass key medical standards

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New opportunities in healthcare are unlocked with the surface veil technology’s validation for use in sensitive medical environments.

Bete Spray Laboratory Ensures Spray Solution Confidence

| Products Finishing

Research laboratory helps customers solve challenges and critical problems, validate R&D or manufacture and fabricate spray nozzles from the ground up.  

Hexagon Composites extends strategic alliance agreement with Mitsui & Co.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The partnership, first established in 2016 and now extended into 2030, has focused on advancing composite technologies and accelerating adoption of alternative fuels.

U.S. Air Force backs Continuous Composites in advancing FEA simulation for anisotropic CF3D structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Development of this FEA tool could solve the gap in simulating high-performance composite parts under various conditions, with potential applications across aerospace, defense and UAV.

Stainless Steel Enables 3D Printing of Precision Tooling

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel enables manufacturers to rapidly produce production-grade tooling during prototyping and product development.

COMCE: Exportaciones mexicanas a Estados Unidos podrían crecer 2.6% en tres años

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El COMCE señaló que México tiene la posibilidad de ampliar su participación en el mercado estadounidense y alcanzar hasta 19% de las importaciones de ese país en los próximos tres años.

The Importance of Specific Mechanical Energy During Scaleup in Twin-Screw Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

In this case study, the specific mechanical energy obtained on the laboratory scale TSE served as a key parameter and reference for subsequent scaleup activities.  

Lightweight, load-bearing fasteners enhance composites assembly

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Perlane presents fastening solutions like Optisert and Onsert, and services that have supported composites manufacturers and OEMs for more than 40 years.

Getting You to Think in Plastic First

| MoldMaking Technology

For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. The final step is to take the lessons learned from this series and figure out how to impart them to the future moldmaking/molding workforce.
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Diplomado en inyección suma a Hasco como aliado clave

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El programa de Arburg y el Tec de Monterrey fortalece la formación en plásticos con la incorporación de Hasco y su módulo de diseño de moldes.  

Fresa de acabado SK90/EK90: alta precisión y mayor productividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Avantec presentará en EMO su nueva solución de rimado que mejora la calidad superficial y permite mayores avances.

Making Machine Monitoring Matter

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

After seven years of inconsistent use, Pindel Global Precision needed to rethink how it used machine monitoring. From there, one change led to a 35% increase in utilization on its Swiss-type machines in three months.

In the News: Copper-Coated Plastic Parts Cleared for Space Applications

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Plastic micro 3D printed parts coated in copper with Horizon Microtechnologies’ HMT process have cleared ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C outgassing standards for space components. Why it matters: Metallized polymer 3D printed parts could be a lighter, more affordable route to functional parts for space. 

Ultrasonic welding for in-space manufacturing of CFRTP

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Agile Ultrasonics and NASA trial robotic-compatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic ultrasonic welding technology for space structures.

Finding Joy in Relationships and Empowering Employees

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The power of people-focused leadership is evident in this Champion of the Industry’s passion for his powder coating business and the industry as a whole.  

Bentley Motors Makes Available Custom Paint Finish Option

| Products Finishing

Bentley Motors Ltd. unveils Ombre by Mulliner, a handcrafted paint fade technique available in three color combinations for a striking visual transition.

Borealis ampliará producción de polipropileno HMS

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Borealis anunció que reforzará su planta en Alemania con una línea para producir polipropileno HMS reciclable, ligero y de alto rendimiento.  

PCS Celebrates 75 Years Supporting the Global Moldmaking Community

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company marks 75 years of innovation and 25 years partnering with MoldMaking Technology to support moldmakers worldwide.

Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok.