Mangohojden acquires Slingsby Advanced Composites Ltd.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Swedish company seeks to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defense businesses to improve and enable investments needed to meet European industry demand.

HTMS joins Mobilise accelerator program to advance its CMC materials

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

High Temperature Material Systems has developed low-temperature cure prepregs for ceramic matrix composite (CMC) parts offering lightweight and thermal/fire protection up to 1000°C.

Five-Axis Vertical Machining System Enables Power, Speed and Accuracy for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MC Machinery Systems Inc. highlights the Eagle V550, a compact, high-speed five-axis machining system designed for precision graphite and mold/die work. With advanced CNC controls, thermal stability, and automation-ready features, it delivers reliable performance and efficient operation for modern manufacturing environments.  

Plastics Processing Index Makes Modest Gains in June

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Slight uptick suggests signs of stabilization despite ongoing market challenges.

Jergens Combination Pallet Enables Quick-change Versatility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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.

Exportaciones manufactureras mexicanas suben 13.5 % en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Los avances más significativos se observaron en las exportaciones de maquinaria y equipo especial para industrias diversas, equipo profesional y científico, equipos y aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos, y de productos automotrices, entre otros.

AI Creates CAD Files From Scan Data

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

While 3D visual scanners are useful, converting a visual scan to a usable CAD file can be a time-consuming process. With generative AI, it may be much simpler and faster.

Sistema de medición CNC de Starrett mejora velocidad y precisión en inspecciones sobre banco

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo modelo AVR400, de Starrett, es un sistema de medición CNC que combina una plataforma mecánica robusta, óptica de alta resolución y un software intuitivo de metrología.

Recycled, but also High-Quality, Efficient and Cost-Competitive

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Use of recycled material in a product can be a selling point, but as molder AGS Technology has found, productivity benefits and cost are equal or even more important.

Emuge-Franken End Mills Provide High Metal Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

TiNox-Cut VAR end mills are designed for hard-to-cut materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys.

Smart Sourcing Starts Here: EDM Tools and Tips

| MoldMaking Technology

Moldmakers rely on electrical discharge machining (EDM) routinely. EDM can encompass wire, sinker and small-hole EDM. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, EDM products, services and more.  

Hubbard-Hall Appoints Director to Drive Sales, Business Growth

| Products Finishing

Hubbard-Hall welcomes Kevin Stein as director of sales and business development to lead strategic growth and customer partnerships in the Northeast.

Revolutionizing space composites: A new era of satellite materials

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

A new approach for high volumes of small satellite structures uses low-CTE, low-cost CFRP cellular core, robust single-ply skins and modular panel systems to cut lead time, labor and cost for reflectors, solar arrays and more.

Polygonica Reference App for Additive Repair

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Polygonica is a software library for working with polygon meshes used by companies in a wide range of industrial markets to solve complex 2D and 3D geometrical problems.

Dive Into Inspection/ Measurement With Helpful Tips and Tools

| MoldMaking Technology

Inspection/ measurement equipment can include all tools and devices used to verify molds and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design. Access more information about inspection/ measurement in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.

Hypertherm Doubles Warranty Length for Plasma Cutters

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Powermax plasma cutters feature extensive manual and automated metalcutting and gouging capabilities.

Skilled Manufacturers Need to Adopt a Learning Philosophy

| Production Machining

The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition can accommodate the type of workforce development needs required by today’s machine shops to foster shopfloor employee advancement.
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How Additive Can Complement Subtractive Manufacturing

John Miller | Additive Manufacturing

Think of additive and subtractive as complementary processes, rather than being in opposition.

What Abilities do you Assume Your Teammates Have That They May Not?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Are you becoming frustrated with colleagues and team members over tasks that may seem “obvious?” It might be worth taking a step back and shifting your mindset.

Decreto federal promueve desarrollo sostenible y circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El gobierno federal emitió un decreto para fomentar la economía circular con incentivos fiscales, capacitación y uso gratuito de bienes públicos hasta 25 años.

Smart Technologies Benefit Powder Coating 

| Products Finishing

FABTECH 2025: Gema USA showcases its latest technologies, from an all-in-one application pump to intelligent digital tools and an automatic coating gun.

Powder Coating and Batch Systems

| Products Finishing

FABTECH 2025: United Finishing Systems specializes in complete paint and powder coat finishing and batch systems.