AM Making Waves: News from the Maritime Sector

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

  Titomic Limited has announced a strategic collaboration to validate its Kinetic Fusion cold spray technology for marine and offshore environments. Meanwhile, EOS has contracted with the U.S. Navy to provide additive training for Maritime Industrial Base suppliers. 

SUQQU apuesta por empaque circular con copoliéster de Eastman

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El nuevo empaque para polvos compactos de SUQQU usa copoliéster Cristal One, compatible con reciclaje RIC1, en línea con la regulación PPWR y criterios de sostenibilidad.

A New Frontier in Surface Finish Control

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

What if your machine tool could measure surface roughness as it cuts? This article explores how in-process metrology is advancing from concept to reality, enabling real-time feedback, immediate detection of anomalies and new levels of control over surface quality. Discover the technologies making this possible.

The ChemQuest Group Appoints Director

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Roudabeh Heshmatazad as a director.

Innovative Film Processor Adds Water-Blown Technology to Barrier Offerings

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Established as a market leader in technical films in Latin America, Plastilene enters North American barrier market with nine-layer technology, including an upside-down, water-quenched system.  

Springing Forward With Industry Events

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From Powder Coating Week insights to SUR/FIN opportunities, Products Finishing celebrates industry progress, people and the technologies shaping our future.

Sames North America Launches Nanobell 8 Series

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Rotary bell atomizers bring automotive-grade coating performance to a broad range of industrial markets through the 801, 803 and 805 models.

La Secretaría de Economía y la Concamin buscan fortalecer la proveeduría local

| Modern Machine Shop México

La dependencia y la agrupación empresarial acuerdan impulsar el uso estratégico del sello “Hecho en México” por sectores y según las vocaciones productivas.

Monaghan Reamer Reconditioning Service Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s reamer reconditioning service includes replacing all blades, grinding fresh bevel geometry, refurbishing the body of the reamer and optional coating of the blades if required.

Royal3D Uses Large-Scale 3D Printing for Aquatic Drone Production

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

ShearWater aquatic drone, manufactured with fiberglass-reinforced recycled PETG, demonstrates precision 3D printing capabilities, sustainability focus and design innovation for maritime and heavy-duty applications.

Monaghan Reamer Reconditioning Service Extends Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company’s reamer reconditioning service includes replacing all blades, grinding fresh bevel geometry, refurbishing the body of the reamer and optional coating of the blades if required.

Prepreg compression molding supports higher-rate propeller manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

To meet increasing UAV market demands, Mejzlik Propellers has added a higher-rate compression molding line to its custom CFRP propeller capabilities.  

People in composites: May 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

IACMI, Ilium Composites, Wrexham University, 47G, Gurit and Thermwood Corp. have shared new hires and promotions in the composites industry.

Torno suizo APSX-Nano: precisión en espacios reducidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

APSX presenta el APSX-Nano, un torno suizo CNC compacto, diseñado para aplicaciones que requieren precisión extrema en un espacio mínimo.

Precision Machining Technology Review: May 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s May 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from NSK America Corp., Haimer, Allied Machine and Engineering, Horn, The L.S. Starrett Co. and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.

Solar Atmospheres Expands Presence in Northeastern Region

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company announces the opening of its seventh U.S. heat treat operation.

In Case You Missed It: Top May Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

If you didn’t have time to keep up, no worries. We’ve rounded up the top articles from May so you can catch up on what your peers were reading, sharing, and talking about.

Campaña de ANIPAC busca desmitificar el impacto de los microplásticos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC lanza campaña informativa sobre microplásticos para promover una conversación basada en evidencias científicas.  

Updated Milling Grade Offers Offers Strong Cutting Edges for Process Reliability, Extended Tool Life

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Walter’s WSM36G PVD-coated Tiger·tec Gold WSM36G milling grade is specifically for the P3204 inserts used in the Walter Xtra·tecXT M5460 profile milling cutter for precise copying and finishing.

Precision Conveyor Technologies Publishes Guide for Specifying Industrial Paint Finishing Systems

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The technical guide helps engineering teams make informed decisions when planning liquid or powder finishing systems.

ISO 9001 Standard Revision Nears 2026

| MoldMaking Technology

ISO 9001:2015 update targets September 2026, addressing digitalization, AI and sustainability; transition period likely to follow for certified organizations.
#regulations

Haddy Opens LFAM Microfactory in Florida for Localized, Agile Composite Parts Production

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

CEAD helped Haddy inaugurate the AI-powered microfactory complete with eight Flexbot robotic systems for end-to-end 3D printing and 16-times production capacity.