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Star SU Hob Cutter Enables Precision Gear Hobbing on Swiss-Type Machines
| Production Machining
Star SU introduces the Louis Bélet 8100 Series hob cutter, designed for fine-pitch gear cutting in microtechnology applications across watchmaking, automotive and medical markets.
Pittsburgh Paints Co. Portfolio Delivers on Tough Environment Coatings
| Products Finishing
New brand delivers primers, topcoats and other innovations for industrial applications, continues 150-year commitment to quality and service.
InnovMetric, Faro Creaform Integration Enables Direct Data Acquisition
| Modern Machine Shop
InnovMetric, in collaboration with Faro Creaform, provides data acquisition from metrology-grade 3D scanners directly in PolyWorks|Inspector, preserving workflows and unlocking advanced inspection capabilities.
Life Happens; Then What?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Life’s disruptions are inevitable, but thoughtful planning, mentorship and people-first strategies help shops stay resilient and protect critical knowledge.
SIMTOS 2026: innovación manufacturera con foco en automatización y AI
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La feria surcoreana reunirá más de 1,300 expositores y mostrará el avance de la manufactura autónoma impulsada por inteligencia artificial.
What is the future for Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements?
| CompositesWorld
An industry pioneer discusses divergent visions in a global industry, consolidation and growth in Asia, doubling market share and tells a composites sustainability story involving circular fibers.
Precision Machining Technology Review: March 2026
| Production Machining
Production Machining’s March 2026 news highlights include leadership changes, open houses, education programs and more.
Okuma America Corp. Leader Appointed to AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology’s Board of Directors
| Production Machining
Jim King, president, CEO and COO of Okuma America Corp., has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. His term will begin on April 8, 2026.
'World’s First' 1,000-L PET IBC in Testing Ahead of Debut
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
An Indian company is making test samples of the first 1,000-L IBC on a Cypet machine.
Performance of Liquid Paint Vs. Powder Coating
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Comparing powder coating and liquid paint? Performance and cost depend on factors like surface preparation, specific coatings and application details.
Joby’s first FAA-conforming eVTOL aircraft has taken flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Joby takes next steps toward type inspection authorization and type certification, with FAA pilots expected to begin “for credit” TIA flight testing later in 2026.
Actualización de software ModuleWorks 2025.12 mejora simulación y eficiencia de mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La versión 2025.12, de ModuleWorks, incorpora nuevas funciones para optimizar trayectorias, simulación CAM y control del proceso.
Shop Talk: The Foreman's Fight Club Solution
| MoldMaking Technology
Shop foreman defuses workplace fight by offering to box both employees himself, turning anger into laughter while enforcing standards.
Mantenimiento aeronáutico: el nuevo motor del sector
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El mercado de mantenimiento, reparación y revisión (MRO) está llamado a ser uno de los motores más dinámicos de la industria aeroespacial, impulsado por la expansión del tráfico aéreo y la necesidad de prolongar la vida útil de las flotas.
Planta piloto reciclará espuma rígida PUR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Covestro y Fraunhofer operarán planta piloto de pirólisis para reciclar espuma rígida de poliuretano y producir anilina reciclada.
Hasco SolidWorks Library Extension Improves Design Efficiency and Flexibility
| MoldMaking Technology
Hasco Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG extends its SolidWorks native library, offering greater efficiency and flexibility in design.
PPG Aquacron WSP Shop Primer Series Advance Structural Steel Finishes
| Products Finishing
Low-VOC, fast-drying waterborne formulations with a smooth finish and adaptability across environmental conditions support faster finishing with a sustainable focus.
Advances in SiOx-Coating PET Bottles for Oxygen Sensitivity
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
KHS launches new PET bottle generation for tea drinks enabled by faster Plasmax systems for applying microthin “glass” barrier coatings.
3D Printed Compressors Convert Legacy Pumps for Hydrogen: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Compressors play a key role in the supply chain for H2, and 3D printing could be the way to build them smaller and lighter.
SPE Mold Tech Announces PTXPO 2026 Class of Industry Leaders
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
The awards are presented to individuals who exhibit leadership in their respective craft.
Factory III moves iCOMAT capabilities into the U.S.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Its third composites manufacturing facility will be situated in Dayton, Ohio, to enable direct access for aerospace and defense customers.
Coexpair to fabricate, demonstrate and test Lockheed F-35 composite parts using SQRTM 4.0
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under an MOU with Lockheed Martin, Coexpair will use a phased approach to drive innovation for the F-35 program in Belgium via representative composite parts production.