Air Turbine Tools' Spindle Eliminates Thermal Growth in Micromachining Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The direct-drive 601 Series Spindle is designed to generate no heat, providing consistent 2-µm accuracy with no thermal growth in the spindle.

The Last Word from a Long Career

| Production Machining

While my role in the industry has come to a close, I will be cheering on the next generation as they grasp the reins and take on the challenges in their path.

Presidente de United Grinding North America se integra al consejo directivo de AMT

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Markus Stolmar se une a la mesa directiva de The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) con el objetivo de impulsar soluciones innovadoras para la industria manufacturera de Estados Unidos.

Turbojet Engine 3D Printed with Rotor Embedded Inside the Shell: The Cool Parts Show #75

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Inconel 718 engine consists of just two parts: a monolithic rotor and monolithic stationary shell, both printed at the same time. The demonstration part points to how such engines could be produced at reduced cost and with shorter supply chains. 

ANIPAC impulsa reciclaje con el Eco-Cambalache 2025

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC organizó el Eco-Cambalache 2025 en Huixquilucan, jornada con la que promovió el reciclaje y la educación ambiental con el acopio de 465 kg de plásticos.  

The Best Tape for High-Temperature Applications

| Products Finishing

High-temperature tapes are designed with maximum heat ratings indicating the highest temperature they can withstand for a very short time.   

Tormach Conveyor Automates Chip Removal

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

By automatically removing chips, the Chip Conveyor Kit prevents buildup in filter baskets to provide optimal coolant flow and reduce maintenance tasks.

HMG Paints Renews Partnership With Belle Vue Acres

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Paint supply for the 2025 motorcycle speedway season will support Manchester stadium and will also be featured on some competing bikes.

When the Student Becomes the Teacher

Stephanie Hendrixson | GROW

Lessons on learning by teaching someone else. 

Extrusion Veteran Scuralli Starts Sales Rep Firm

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Former owner of Wayne Machine & Die to represent suppliers of extrusion systems and components.  

Consortium Established to Accelerate Innovation in Electron Beam Technology

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Consortium aims to create a collaborative platform to accelerate research, development, and the real-world application of electron beam technology.

Airbus to design, build ESA ExoMars rover lander platform

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The resurrected Rosalind Franklin composite rover mission’s key systems will be upgraded with support from the TAS, ESA and NASA for a planned launch in 2028.

EXAELIA project to develop research testbeds for next-gen airliners

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cranfield University, along with 23 partners including Airbus, GKN and Collins, are building their knowledge of tube and wing and BWB aircraft concepts through development of testbed research aircraft.

TPRC develops continuous optical reflection characterization setup for AFP 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As part of the NXTGEN Hightech program, developer Joran Geschiere achieved a setup that can characterize entire spool lengths of UD tape meant for the AFP process.

French players form Composites TP Team for TPC advancement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This five-member team strives to support manufacturers of all sectors in the move toward thermoplastic composites (TPC), enabling them to benefit from a single point of access to comprehensive and integrated services.

Syensqo Unveils Ryton PPS M2000 FP for Industrial, Energy

| Products Finishing

Powder coating grade targets enhanced efficiency, safety and sustainability for applications in highly demanding environments.

Avient Design sponsors mentorship program with Georgia Tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Successful initiative introduced and guided undergraduate design students in the development of practical sport product concepts using Polystrand TPC materials.

HAV launches Airlander Future Networks to explore future Airlander airship variants

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Logistics, freight and other key industry players like Kuehne+Nagel and Oregon’s emergency management office are able to contribute industry insights to guide larger Airlander variant design and specification.

Software Update Enables Print Speed Improvement for Automated Toolmaking System

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Mantle recently announced a software update to deliver performance enhancements to benefit moldmaking and injection molding customers.  

Engel Opens Injection Molding Machine Manufacturing Plant in Mexico

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

With a capacity to produce between 180 and 200 injection molding machines per year, Engel has inaugurated its first production plant on the North American continent. This long-term project will expand in phases to offer vertical integration in manufacturing, automation and a solutions center.

Tecnologías clave de Arburg presentadas en los Technology Days

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Durante los Technology Days 2025, Arburg mostró avances en moldeo, automatización y sostenibilidad. La empresa presentó soluciones clave para reducir costos y mejorar la eficiencia productiva.

5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.