KraussMaffei CFP technology enhances glass fiber processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented screw geometry and the ability to separately dose glass fibers and PP into the injection molding machine reduces material cost by 30%, enables consistent quality and flexibility.

Norsepower secures full-fleet rotor sail commitments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite wind propulsion technologies will support a series of methanol-ready oil and chemical tankers, as well as six newbuild tankers.

Metal Powder Works Sells Expeditionary DirectPowder Unit To the US Navy

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The MPW DirectPowder system enables the conversion of standard metal bar stock into uniform, precise metal powders.

Beyond Gravity composites, space instruments power European MetOp weather satellites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The first in six new satellites named MetOp-Second Generation is scheduled for launch mid-August 2025 to help precisely monitor Earth’s weather, climate and atmospheric conditions.

Women in Manufacturing presents 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women welcomes 12 women leaders who have championed manufacturing in their careers.

Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace complete suborbital spaceplane surveillance test flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

First demonstration of space domain awareness (SDA) services using a rapidly deployable spaceplane like the composite Aurora creates promise for affordable, flexible access to VLEO. 

AI Increases Efficiency for CAM Programming

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Cam-Tool, CAD/CAM software from CGS North America pairs its existing, powerful templates with a new, user-driven AI technology, to increase efficiency and adaptability for CAM programming.  

If It’s Tuesday in September, It’s a PT Tech Day

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Each Tuesday in September — all five of them — Plastics Technology will host an interactive webinar series tackling various hot-button issues in plastics processing. Register today for the topics that interest/impact your operations.

Aranceles no frenan operaciones de plantas armadoras en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Ante la incertidumbre generada por nuevos aranceles, la industria automotriz mexicana no ha reportado cierres de plantas armadoras, según la INA. El sector mantiene su dinamismo, con nuevas inversiones como las de Nissan, aunque enfrenta un panorama complejo a corto plazo.

Unexpected Takeaways from the 2025 SID Congress

Miles Free | Production Machining

Seeing our industry through international eyes.

Domo Introducing Domamid Polyamide Resins at K 2025

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Domamid PA6 resins are bio-attributed using mass-balanced method. 

IHEA Opens Registration for Industrial Heating Decarbonization SUMMIT

| Products Finishing

Two-day Indianapolis-based event this September is returning with a comprehensive agenda created to tackle the challenges of energy management and decarbonization.

Kennametal Tooling System Provides Effective Machining at High Speeds

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

BTKV30 is a tooling system designed specifically for small-parts machining in industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.

Kistler Highlights New Assembly System and Optical Inspection Alongside Pressure Sensors

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Focusing on medical and electronics production, Kistler will feature cavity pressure sensors, technology for process optimization and quality monitoring, a new assembly system and an optical inspection machine at K.
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Inoex Displaying Radar-Based Measuring System for Corrugated Pipe

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Inoex will be displaying a range of radar-based measurement systems for extrusion and other processes at K 2025.

Industria automotriz en Aguascalientes crece con nueva inversión japonesa

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa japonesa Tokaikogyo invertirá 100 millones de pesos para la instalación de una nueva línea de producción en Aguascalientes.

Refining the Handoff Between the CAM Program and the Real-World Process

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Despite the best intentions in the virtual world, the manufacturing process is limited to what survives the handoff from screen to spindle.

Episode 51: Francesco Ierullo, Exel Composites

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Francesco Ierullo, vice president of sales and marketing, Exel Composites discusses the role the composites manufacturing processes of pultrusion and pull-winding are playing in infrastructure and renewable energy applications today. 

Urma presenta cabezal de fresado MX boronite con insertos CBN

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: La herramienta, diseñada para mecanizar aceros endurecidos y fundiciones a alta velocidad, mantiene precisión dimensional y rigidez estructural.

Beckhoff Automation Platform Expands Modularity

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up possibilities for larger machines with complex control requirements.

In the News: Tronosjet Qualifies LPBF Class 1 Aerospace Bracket

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Canadian aircraft service provider Tronosjet Manufacturing worked with Renishaw to clear a 3D printed critical pulley bracket through the FAA. Point of interest: The new titanium bracket is five times stronger than the magnesium casting it replaces. 

Brückner Showcasing 'Green' Biax Line

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Greenline machine can handle more scrap and features an array of features to enhance energy efficiency.