Aerotech Laser Scan Head Provides Precise Inspection for Micromachining Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Aerotech Inc. launches the AGV-CPO Core Performance two-axis laser scan head, designed to combine dynamics and precision with value for a wide range of laser applications.

Big Daishowa Tools for Schools Program Supports Future Manufacturers

| Modern Machine Shop

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools 2026 program has awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools, bringing the program's cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling.

Degradation Effects and Corrosion Management in Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles

| Products Finishing

High-performance aluminum alloys hold potential for properly protecting in and around electric vehicle metal battery housings, ensuring the longevity, electromagnetic shielding and performance these applications require.

NPE 2027 supera 900 mil pies cuadrados vendidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Plastics Industry Association reporta fuerte inicio para NPE 2027 con 82% del área de exhibición ya comprometida.

DSI se fusiona con NexGen Solutions para fortalecer su oferta de software CAD/CAM

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La integración reúne capacidades en CAD/CAM, simulación, automatización y manufactura aditiva para ofrecer servicios más amplios a fabricantes de Norteamérica.

Big Daishowa Tools for Schools Program Supports Future Manufacturers

| Production Machining

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools 2026 program has awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools, bringing the program's cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling.

4 Key Growth Opportunities to Boost the CNC Machining Workforce

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Use these insights on labor challenges and educational programs to address the machining workforce shortage. 
#workforcedevelopment

Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control

| Production Machining

Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel-machining applications.

The Value of RFID Machine Operator Authentication

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Can secure shopfloor employee authentication via radio frequency identification enable shops to optimize their data-driven manufacturing efforts?

Joining Technique Could Extend Build Volume (and Reach) of Metal Additive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

Synergy Molding Technologies has developed a method of permanently joining sections of metal 3D printed mold tooling and more, opening more opportunities for this technology in production and repair. 

AI and 3DP, Venting and Bio Resins

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Advisory Board member Bob VanCoillie, senior manager of the Consumer Mold Management Center of Excellence at Kenvue, shares his top MoldMaking Technology articles over the past year and how this content has been valuable to the business.

Alpla y Biogena lanzan envase con bio-PE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El nuevo envase sostenible usa polietileno biobasado y es reciclable en flujos de HDPE, impulsando la economía circular.

Tungaloy presenta cortador de insertos redondos para mayor estabilidad en mecanizado con voladizo largo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de fresado RoundSplit mejora la estabilidad del proceso y el control de vibraciones en operaciones de acero y acero inoxidable con condiciones de sujeción desfavorables.

TPE libres de halógenos: innovación de Kraiburg TPE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kraiburg TPE presenta la serie FR3 con baja toxicidad de humo y alta resiliencia. Una tecnología reciclable diseñada para sistemas de sellado y de cables.

Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastics — The Glass Transition: Part 1

| Plastics Technology

What is glass transition really — not from a datasheet point of view but from the polymer molecule and up. Learn how the same material can be brittle and stiff or rubbery and flowing.

Cross-supply chain collab achieves rCCF aircraft access panel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The NCC, Cygnet Texkimp, SHD and Teledyne CML Composites successfully manufactured an aerospace part using a reclaimed composite prepreg product, demonstrating equivalent virgin fiber mechanical properties, stiffness. 

James Cropper, Hexcel to advance composites circularity through ECCA 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration brings ECCA ambitions to solve limiting composites recycling challenges into practice, with James Cropper’s Vectis platform supporting high-value rCF materials production.

FACC develops, manufactures cabin components for Embraer Praetor family

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Contract spans multiple materials and cabin components for 600E and 500E interiors, securing FACC’s supplier role in the jet fleet’s next evolution. 

Armacell PET Foam is recognized as a Factory of the Future

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The label highlights the companies’ attention to innovation and forward-looking policies in its eco-friendly PET foam production.

Gardner Editorial Teams in Action

Grace Stubbins | GROW

This is a shout-out to a couple of the teams that do it all — from staying relevant and dynamic in a fast-paced industry environment to just producing amazing work time and time again.

Patents Secured for 3D Printed Nitinol Stents

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

CSIRO and Flex Memory Ventures have partnered to develop, manufacture and patent a 3D printed nitinol arterial stent. 

ANIPAC realizará la Feria “Los plásticos en tu vida”

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Estudiantes y público general podrán conocer usos, clasificación y reciclaje de plásticos en la feria virtual de ANIPAC.