Impact of Bio-Based and Recycled Resins on Molds
| MoldMaking Technology
Recycled and biodegradable resins require tooling considerations for varying material properties, temperatures and consistent product quality.
EOS Awarded Laser Powder Bed Fusion Training Contract by US Navy to Grow Maritime AM Sector
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program, in partnership with BlueForge Alliance, has funded the EOS Additive Minds Academy to train the MIB suppliers in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process chain to strengthen the industrial 3D printing workforce.
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Engel Establishes Spanish Subsidiary
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Engel has established a subsidiary in Spain via the acquisition of its long-standing Barcelona-based partner: Roegele S.A.
Get with the Program(ming): 10 Articles to Help You Transform Your Data
Cara Ready | Production Machining
Collecting data but not sure how to use it? You’re not alone. See how smart shops are turning raw machine data into real results—better decisions, smoother operations, and measurable ROI.
Ultralight PET Preform Design
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Factor 101 design created by KHS and Husky uses just 5.89 g of material to hold 591 mL of product — equivalent to a 20-ounce water bottle.
Dillon Soft Jaws Improve Concentricity, Chuck Balance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Dillon chuck jaws perform as a standard workholding component for turned or bored parts.
Gardner Business Index - April 2025: 46.2
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI)
Cómo elegir el portaherramientas adecuado para su centro de mecanizado
| Modern Machine Shop México
La elección del portaherramientas impacta en la precisión, la rigidez y la vida útil de los procesos de mecanizado. Este análisis profundiza en los factores críticos —desde la conicidad y el equilibrado hasta la compatibilidad con sistemas de collet y husillos HSK o CAT— y ofrece recomendaciones prácticas para maximizar el rendimiento de los centros de mecanizado CNC.
There's a lot up in the air
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Trade tensions and supply chain shifts — what the U.S.-China dispute means for aerospace and composites suppliers.
Zoller México inaugura oficinas en Querétaro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Además de la inauguración de sus nuevas oficinas, la empresa celebró su 80 aniversario, poniendo de relieve la importancia que tiene el mercado mexicano.
AESF Heritage Paper: The 30th William Blum Lecture - A Scientific Approach to Chromium Plating (1989)
| Products Finishing
This article is a republication of the 30th William Blum Lecture, presented at the 76th AESF Annual Convention, SUR/FIN 1989, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Exel Composites supports resilience of biomimetic hydrokinetic system by EEL Energy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Exel adapted carbon fiber profiles originally designed for wind turbines to meet the low-drag, high-flexibility and long-term fatigue performance demands of this renewable energy system’s nature-inspired membrane.
Hexagon Agility reaches milestone with additional orders supporting X15-N natural gas trucks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional natural gas fuel system orders at a value of $4.3 million include more than 20 Class 8 fleets.
Joby flies two eVTOL aircraft simultaneously in testing milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The latest in the company’s flight testing program targets certification testing acceleration and support of its passenger-carrying goals by 2026.
MVP, Composites One grow partnership into Mexico
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Customers in Mexico will gain direct access to equipment, services, technical knowledge and reliable delivery brought by both companies.
Swinburne highlights composites and Industry 4.0 activities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Swinburne University of Technology’s facilities and research expertise have attained milestone developments in a UAV wingbox, customized carbon fiber components, digital manufacturing and 3D printing.
AMBA Conference 2025 Delivers An Unforgettable Experience
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
The AMBA wrapped another annual conference on May 9, 2025, with nearly 200 mold manufacturing professionals gathered for three days of impactful education, connection and industry inspiration.
Front-End Mold Simulation Software Simplifies and Streamlines Design
Fiona Lawler | Plastics Technology
SimForm by Maya HTT highlights its front-end mold simulation software as a solution for mold designers and tooling managers.
Preventive Maintenance Cleaning System Offers Added Safety Improvements
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
The iD Additives’ Eco-Pro Mold Cleaning System now features stainless steel fittings and pressure regulators to help users maintain clean water lines in injection molds in order to achieve optimal cooling efficiency and turbulent flow.
Rectificado: guía técnica del proceso de mecanizado por abrasión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Guía técnica sobre el proceso de rectificado, sus tipos, aplicaciones industriales y factores que influyen en su eficacia. Incluye criterios para elegir el tipo adecuado según la forma de la pieza, el material y los requisitos de precisión.
Escáner de luz azul ATOS Q: digitalización precisa y rápida
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El ATOS Q, de Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, es un escáner 3D de luz azul compacto que captura con alta precisión objetos de distintos tamaños.
Atomization for Liquid Coatings
| Products Finishing
Scott Olson of Sherwin-Williams discusses atomization and its positive effects on liquid paint as well as some challenges, tips and tricks with atomization applications and more.