L.S. Starrett's Benchtop Measurement Platform Provides Repeatable Inspections

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: The L.S. Starrett Co.’s AVR400 gives users the option to measure a broad range of part sizes or larger runs of multiple parts.  

Hexagon CMM Streamlines Measurement Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Maestro CMM features a digital-first architecture that provides rapid measurement routines, an intuitive user experience and seamless data integration.

ICYMI: April Roundup

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Catch up on the most-read articles that captivated our readers in April.

Haimer Tool Presetting Machine Optimizes Setup Processes

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: The VIO Linear 20|70 offers reliable, repeatable measurements of tool length and diameter due to its robust linear guide design, high-resolution camera optics and user-friendly touchscreen interface.

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

| Valve Magazine

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.

Continuum Powders’ New Houston Facility Will Support Circular Economy for Metals

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Three Greyhound atomizers at this new location can produce metal powders suitable for additive manufacturing from scrap — but the company has ambitions beyond its own facilities. 
#economics

ANIPAC destaca beneficios de los plásticos en la vida diaria

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En la feria “Los Plásticos en tu vida”, ANIPAC resaltó beneficios del plástico y el modelo de economía circular como solución a retos ambientales actuales.  

MMT Chats: One Moldmaker’s Mission Empowers Veterans

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Don Starkey helps lead iWarriors, a volunteer-run nonprofit gifting iPads to injured veterans for connection, recovery and independence.

Maag to Buy Sikora

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Complementary products to deepen companies’ “joint value proposition and integration with OEM partners and end customers.”  

Optimizing Actuator Performance in Harsh Mining Environments

| Valve Magazine

How to overcome maintenance challenges and improve precision control in flotation applications for better performance and increased profitability.  

Syensqo presentó ReGen, su línea de compuestos sostenibles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Syensqo presentó su línea ReGen como evidencia de su compromiso con la sostenibilidad. Destacó, además, soluciones para movilidad eléctrica, aviación y economía circular.  

Making Fluid Decisions

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Choices relative to coolant and coolant management can have a big impact on a machine shop’s productivity and profitability. Consider these three examples.

University of Oklahoma, ORNL Establish Cutting-Edge Additive Manufacturing Center

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New center will focus on pioneering metal AM solutions for aerospace and national defense needs.
#workforcedevelopment

Manufactura mejora en el primer trimestre por adelanto de pedidos ante potenciales aranceles

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador Multidimensional de la Manufactura de BBVA Research señala que el mejor desempeño del primer trimestre de 2025 está relacionado con el adelanto de pedidos en febrero y marzo, ante la posible aplicación de aranceles en Estados Unidos.

Shop Tour Video: Inside an Aviation & Defense Machine Shop

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Grants. Software. Process consolidation. These three pillars can bring new life to a shop, enabling it to take on more complex jobs with faster turnarounds. In this shop tour, find out how MSP Manufacturing has used each pillar to solidify itself as a reliable partner for defense and aerospace companies.

Clean Sky 2 outer wing box demonstrator validates OOA LRI, shimless assembly and SHM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Full-scale wing box project achieves TRL 5 with 2% weight reduction and 4% reduction in recurring production costs through improved manufacturing efficiency and assembly processes.

Thermwood unveils MAX5 large-scale CNC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Heavy-duty, high-clearance, five-axis CNC router is built to perform in extreme composites machining environments.

Piasecki Aircraft grows UAV offerings with Kaman Kargo purchase

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An agreement has been met in which Piasecki obtains Kaman’s Kargo UAV program, with an immediate focus to transition it from prototype to production by late 2026.

Boeing sees early positive results in Q1 2025 report

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Company says that results, including $19.5 billion revenue, backlog growth of $545 billion and 737 production increase, indicate Boeing is moving in the right direction.

TAVieDA project team cuts aircraft door production time using thermoplastic composites, welding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fraunhofer groups, Trelleborg and Airbus develop modular, fully automated assembly system concept to replace metals and time-consuming assembly that shows potential for scalability.

NSK America Spindles Enable Versatile Operations on Existing Equipment

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: NSK America Corp.’s Nakanishi high-speed rotary hand tool systems, ultrasonic systems and ultraprecision spindles are engineered to make processes more efficient both on the CNC and in the final steps of polishing.

Heidenhain Controls Enhance Machining Accuracy, Streamline Workflows

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Heidenhain offers a variety of control solutions to optimize machining and improve process precision, automation and overall productivity.