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A Hydraulic Fitting Manufacturer’s Time of Transitions
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This hydraulic fitting manufacturer uses innovative tooling, tool presetting, automated parts collection and its own expertise in custom workholding to enable its first CNC rotary transfer machine to effectively run smaller batches of parts than you might expect for this type of machine platform. This at a time when it also finds itself in a period of leadership succession planning.
Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.
Zeiss Blue Light Scanner Accelerates Part Digitization
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The ATOS Q blue-light 3D scanner combines high-tech electronics and optics with robust design and software to provide high-precision measurement results across diverse applications.
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.
VIDEO: Hot Runner Maintenance Tips
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Scott Clark, Hot Runner Business Manager for Husky Technologies, breaks down maintenance practices for hot runner systems.
Scientific Cutting Tools' Custom, Modified Tooling Boosts Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Scientific Cutting Tools provides customized solutions that address specific geometries, coatings and material requirements.
People in composites: March 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
QTI Fibers, Spintech Holdings, Zoltek, ORNL, ZeroAvia, Norco, Strohm, WindEurope and Anduril Industries have announced new appointments and promotions.
Proteus Marine Renewables installs Japan’s first 1.1-megawatt tidal turbine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber tidal turbine generator, featuring a horizontal-axis rotor with three composite blades, drives Japan’s transition to tidal energy.
ClassNK grants approval in principle to OceanWings wingsail
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical viability of the composite wind-assisted propulsion technology has been verified, aids OceanWing’s expansion into current and new markets.
Dürr Smart AC Module Optimizes Supply Air Control in Paint Booths
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Software module saves energy through more flexible temperature and humidity control.
IPS Adhesives debuts Scigrip SG2000 adhesive in North America
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The adhesive’s 1:1 mix ratio and long open time provides transportation, construction and marine industries with much-needed routine simplification and flexibility.
FACC receives Aero Excellence Award in support of composites and aviation resiliency
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The award, received by FACC and 11 other aviation companies, recognizes high manufacturing standards, highlights a strategy for improving international supply chains.
Airbus outlines next-gen single-aisle aircraft technology focuses, revised ZEROe project roadmap
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Outlined technology bricks — including foldable wings, more efficient engines and propulsion and composite materials — could support a planned single-aisle next decade, plus Airbus’s renewed commitment of a commercially viable H2 aircraft.
FIBIAS++ project targets recycled TPC innovations for automotive applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Project led by the IRT Jules Verne and supported by Compositec, Stellantis, IMT Nord Europe and CMO seeks to develop composites with a low CO2 footprint and recycled material incorporation.
Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.
Blast Thoroughly to Prep Surface for Powder
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert advises to blast liquid paint from metal thoroughly before powder coating to ensure strong adhesiveness.
Airbus presenta innovaciones con enfoque en la sostenibilidad
| Modern Machine Shop México
Durante el Airbus Summit 2025, celebrado en Toulouse (Francia), la empresa compartió importantes avances e innovaciones sobre el futuro de la aviación sostenible.
Evonik Partners With 3DChimera to Distribute 3D Printing Powders
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
3DChimera now an official U.S. distributor of Evonik’s INFINAM selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D-printable PA12 powders.
Herramienta de fresado CNC de Rapid Fusion: manufactura híbrida con alta precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La herramienta de fresado CNC, de Rapid Fusion, que combina la velocidad de la manufactura aditiva con la precisión del mecanizado sustractivo, optimiza la producción de moldes y componentes de alto rendimiento.
Curiosity, Connection and Community at PTXPO 2025
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
From an editorial perspective, each small PTXPO interaction sparked big ideas, connections and insights.
S&B Finishing Highlights President Promotion
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Parth Shah, with the powder coater as quality control manager since July 2018, has been promoted to president.
Edge Technologies Bar Feeder Enhances Small-Diameter Bar Stock Applications
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The FMB Turbo RS 2-20 fully supports the bar pusher and stock from within the bar feeder to the lathe spindle.