DMG MORI HMCs Reduce Energy Consumption

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

DMG Mori Co. Ltd. introduces the NHX 4000 and NHX 5000 4th Generation, designed for high-speed, sustainable production with reduced cycle times and energy consumption.

Injection Molding at PTXPO 2026

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Injection molding machine suppliers feature prominently at this month’s PTXPO in Chicago; see what the press makers have planned for their exhibits.

Tungaloy Milling Series Enhances Wear Resistance

| Production Machining

The AH8015 grade has been expanded to include four milling tool series — DoForceTri, MillQuadFeed, TungTriShred and DoQuadMill — boosting tool life across diverse machining operations.

Elinor Coatings Welcomes Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials Director

| Products Finishing

Elinor Coatings leverages Michelle Pierre’s aerospace materials expertise to advance extreme weather testing and solutions for key industries.

Jorgensen introduce sistemas de filtración de refrigerante y evacuación de viruta para mayor estabilidad de proceso

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los sistemas Flexforce, Ecofilter 80 y Magnetic Conveyor, de Jorgensen, optimizan la evacuación de viruta y prolongan la vida útil del refrigerante en máquinas-herramienta CNC.

Flex expande sus operaciones en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

En la planta de Flex se realizan procesos de metal, inyección de plástico, construcción de tablillas, ensamblaje electromecánico y laboratorios certificados.

Episode 54: Mitchell Smith, ST Engineering MRAS

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Mitchell Smith of ST Engineering MRAS shares insights on transitioning to composite single-aisle aircraft manufacturing programs, UAM’s role in tech testing and emerging automation trends shaping the industry.

Walter Thread Milling Cutter Produces Safety-Critical J-Threads

| MoldMaking Technology

Walter USA LLC introduces the TC620 Supreme thread milling cutter with a multi-row design for aerospace applications requiring high tensile strength and reliability.

E-Multi mini, de Mold-Masters, debutará en Expo Plásticos 2026

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Expo Plásticos 2026 Mold-Masters presenta la nueva unidad multidisparo para piezas de alta precisión, diseñada para convertir cualquier inyectora en un sistema multi-shot.

Finishing is No Longer a Secondary Step But the Future

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

The future of performance lies on the surface — a finished surface, that is. In celebration of National Surface Finishing Day, PF editors revisit hot topics that illustrate how this industry is a strategic lever driving manufacturing.

Hamar Laser Measurement System Enables Fast, Accurate Calibration

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The L-703SP surface plate calibration system offers high resolution and accuracy, easy setup and training and fast data collection.

MMT Chats Are Back at PTXPO 2026

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Chats return to PTXPO with live interviews, industry leaders and practical conversations focused on moldmaking and manufacturing innovation.

Selecting a Spray Applicator for Liquid Coatings

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Struggling to pick the perfect spray gun for your finishing ops? Explore spray applicator types, advantages and applications for optimal transfer efficiency and finish quality.

Direct stamping, infrared welding enables 64-ply thermoplastic composite rib

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: New processes cut weight 25%, cost 15% and cycle time by 25% versus aluminum and bolted assembly in Daher’s Highly Loaded Thermoplastic Wing Rib demonstrator.

Smart & Sustainable RTM 4.0 project advances high-rate production for large composite structures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: CTC Stade, Airbus and German consortium demonstrate induction heating, 2K resins, novel tool and preforming concepts and sensors in digitized process chain with energy monitoring and more.

Spur launches Hardex Performance Easy XPP structural foam core

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite lamination system delivers fast lamination, optimal surface quality, strong bonding and compatibility with PP-based reinforcement systems for sandwich construction projects.

Mastering the master plug: A brief overview

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: Achieving a Class A surface finish for large-scale composite parts production starts with a robust structural core and involves meticulous layering, machining and finishing steps.

Roctool runs live Thermal Fusion molding demonstrations 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2026: Roctool, alongside partner Compose Mfg., is presenting an novel tooling process for the in-mold consolidation and assembly of TPC components with serial production potential.

LK Metrology Corex 250 CT system is designed for the shop floor

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Corex 250 speaks the same language as the production floor with advanced one-touch intelligence, eliminating specialized metrology training needs and a complex software interface.

Hypersonix completes first flight of Dart AE hydrogen-fueled hypersonic aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Launched onboard Rocket Lab’s Haste vehicle from its Launch Complex 2 in Virginia, Dart AE completed upper atmosphere flight beyond Mach 5, testing propulsion, materials and control systems.

Pultron Composites wins $1 million Australian Ultimate HQ competition for high-potential scale-ups

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As part of the prize, the composite rebar manufacturer will be exploring research opportunities with UniSC and gains professional support from competition partners.

McNAIR Center unveils Roctool induction-heated platen press installation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Induction heating integration into 400-ton hydraulic press will provide significant support to McNAIR’s composites-related work with government and industry partners.