Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.

In Case You Missed It: Top April Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Spring has sprung, and knowledge is plentiful this time of year! Catch up on what our readers enjoyed the most this month.

Education Initiatives Move the Finishing Industry Forward

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Some of the usual suspects are working hard in the industry to bring continuing education to the forefront. Learn about some new opportunities for training as well as updates to tried-and-true programs.
#workforcedevelopment

New System Utilizes EMF Technology to Measure Sheet Thickness, Temperature

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

An altogether different approach to in-line measurement is said to provide direct thickness measurement, is impervious to material density changes, installs quickly and does so without radiation.  

The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Retos y oportunidades para la industria de semiconductores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

A nivel mundial, las empresas de semiconductores tienen previsto desarrollar nuevas plantas de producción hasta 2030, pero la industria debe superar diferentes retos.

Taladros DVAS TriStar de Mitsubishi optimizan flujo de refrigerante y resistencia a fracturas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El diseño avanzado de canalización interna reduce la acumulación de calor y mejora la durabilidad en aplicaciones de alta exigencia.

Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.

SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

#VeranoDanyVasito 2025 abre convocatoria para proyectos ambientales

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La plataforma Cuentáme del Unicel invita a organizaciones y activistas a participar en #VeranoDanyVasito2025. La convocatoria cierra el 23 de mayo y busca iniciativas que promuevan el cuidado del medio ambiente entre niños.

3 Trends From PMTS 2025

Eli Plaskett | Production Machining

The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.

Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

| Valve Magazine

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.

Mondi y Sherwin-Williams lanzan re/cycle SpoutedPouch

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con un diseño innovador y reciclable, el re/cycle SpoutedPouch reduce hasta un 90 % el uso de plásticos vírgenes y optimiza el transporte de pintura concentrada.  

MMT Chats: Developing a Mold Engineering Apprenticeship Model

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

New mold design and 3D printing company wanted to partner with a local high school to train mold designers and a National Tooling & Machining Association Mold Design Group Apprenticeship was the answer. 
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Making Materials for Additive, Conventional Manufacturing More Sustainable — by Producing Them Together

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Nordisk Staal, known for spray forming capability to produce specialty steel ingots, has launched Asgaard Metals to supply additive manufacturing powders. But the trick to achieving optimal production yield is doing both at once.  

Use a Process Assessment to Determine the Benefits of Screw-Design Modification

| Plastics Technology

This type of analysis will provide the converter with a clear picture of whether changes to the screw could provide economic gains through increased rate, yield, and quality.   

Last Chance! Top Shops Survey Closes at Midnight!

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The ninth annual Top Shops benchmarking survey for injection molders is now open, providing molders a free opportunity to see how they stack up with fellow molders via a customized report.

PACE Pilot Award 2025 Recognizes Axalta NextJet Technology 

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Automotive industry program names the coating company’s digital paint technology an Innovation to Watch.

En marzo aumentaron 9.6 % las exportaciones mexicanas

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fueron de 49,990 millones de dólares, lo que representó un incremento del 10 % en tasa anual.

Incrementa el valor de importación de fresadoras en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

en el primer bimestre de 2025, el valor de la importación de Fresadoras de consola CNC presentó un incremento de 136 %

Team Kratos invites sponsorship for electric tractive system innovation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The nationally ranked Indian Formula Student team is seeking industry sponsorship to develop and implement an advanced tractive system for its upcoming composites-intensive electric race car.

Materion metal matrix composites are selected for FLRAA prototypes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bell Textron is equipping the U.S. Army’s tiltrotor prototype with lightweight materials to further enhance its speed and payload capabilities in operation.