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Plant tour: PulFlex Technologies, Ford City, Pa., U.S.
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Custom pultruder is pushing the limits of pultrusion, specializing in polyurethane resins, complex shapes and extreme sizes or thicknesses — for defense, infrastructure, industrial parts and more.
Episode 64: An Interview With Brandon Acker, Titan Abrasive Systems
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Expertise on blasting media selection, automation in blast rooms, and the cost-saving power of reclaimable abrasives.
MicroCare Replacement Fluids Provide Seamless Transition From Discontinued 3M Novec Products
| Products Finishing
MicroCare offers ready-to-ship Tergo Performance Fluids and MicroCare Engineered Fluids as precision-matched replacements for Novec options.
Kyocera Torque Insert Driver Improves Tool Life
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The DTD500 Electric Torque Insert Driver provides optimal torque control for reliable insert clamping, reducing variability and operator fatigue.
Dry-Ice Pelletizer Produces 120 Pounds of High-Density Pellets Hourly
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
The SUR-120 runs on a standard 220-volt outlet single-phase connection.
Severance Finishing Tools Feature Chatter-Free Tooth Geometry
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Severance’s lineup of tube end finishing rotary tools are designed to finish both the ID and OD of tubing ends in a single operation.
Sustainable Approaches to Zinc Nickel on Electrical Vehicles
| Products Finishing
Key performance characteristics of zinc-nickel alloy are directly applicable to EV steel battery housing components and their requirements.
La gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026 arranca con foco en IA
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un conversatorio en Monterrey abre la Gira Mujeres en la Manufactura 2026, enfocada en el liderazgo femenino y la innovación industrial.
2026 Outlook for Advanced Manufacturing
| Plastics Technology
Sustainability, automation, AI, M&A and tariffs — a supplier of ERP products into advanced manufacturing provides his perspective on a changing industry.
Master Bond Dual Curing Adhesive Enables Rapid Fixturing
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
LED422DC90 is an industrial adhesive engineered for high-speed fixturing and bonding of opaque substrates for heat-sensitive components.
#electronics
Dillon Manufacturing Claw Jaws Boost Machining Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Dillon Manufacturing Inc.’s claw jaws are engineered for maximum clamping force and shorter cycle times in turning applications.
Your checklist for JEC World 2026
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
What to know before heading to this year’s edition of the world’s largest composites trade event from March 10-12, 2026 in Paris, France.
AMPP Ambassador Program Expands Global Awareness With Second Class of Ambassadors
| Products Finishing
AMPP Ambassadors, representing a diverse set of technical backgrounds, will serve throughout 2026 to promote corrosion prevention and asset protection worldwide.
Grizzly Deburring Machine Streamlines Finishing Processes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The G0974 deburring machine enables fabricators to work for hours at a time without injury or strain, all while maintaining consistent quality and cleaner shop air.
Shop Talk: Shop Hazing Rituals
| MoldMaking Technology
Spotting blue and “box stretcher” pranks taught humor, humility and awareness — lessons hidden in harmless laughs.
Phillips Federal Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Containerized AM Systems
| Modern Machine Shop
Phillips has entered into a contract with the U.S. Army to deliver containerized Wire Arc Hybrid Manufacturing units, integrating additive manufacturing and CNC machining into a single solution.
Debunking Common Myths in Twin-Screw Compounding: Part 1
| Plastics Technology
Twin-screw extruders, workhorses in compounding for over a century, are often misunderstood. Here are five common myths and misperceptions that can create scaleup and manufacturing challenges.
Dr. Volker Nilles asume la dirección ejecutiva de Arburg
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg designa a Dr. Volker Nilles como CEO a partir de enero de 2026 y refuerza su estructura directiva y su estrategia de crecimiento global.
Metalworking Index Closes 2025 With a Slight Uptick
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Eyeing a positive 2026, the GBI: Metalworking is primed for a push to expansion.
#economics
Exiting Your Business Without Undermining its Culture
| Production Machining
If you’ve spent years building a manufacturing business in which people feel proud to work and your values show up in how you lead, don’t let your exit erode that.
Quaker Houghton Adds to QH Fluid Intelligence Platform for Fluid Management
| Products Finishing
QH FluidControl XMS 100 and 200 and QH FluidMonitor GQ deliver digitally automated fluid parameter monitoring and control across metals and grinding operations.