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30 Under 30: The Momentum Continues
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Keenan Jensen joins this year’s 30 Under 30 for helping to advance Skuld’s CNC capability, complex tooling design and innovative lost-foam manufacturing processes.
AkzoNobel Advances Local Production of Interpon D3020 in India
| Products Finishing
AkzoNobel deepens commitment to India’s architecture sector with its fluoropolymer powder coating, offering shorter delivery times and faster color matching.
Why Shouldn’t Sawing Be Smart, Too?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Digitized and networked manufacturing processes are becoming a bigger part of the metal processing industry. This includes sawing operations, in which companies can benefit from higher efficiency, lower costs and improved process reliability.
Centros de barrenado profundo y mecanizado Unisig para moldes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie USC-M, de Unisig, que combina barrenado profundo y fresado en una sola máquina, reduce tiempos de preparación y aumenta la flexibilidad en la producción de moldes.
Safran amplía capacidad industrial en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
La expansión de Safran en Querétaro refuerza la estrategia del grupo para aumentar capacidad productiva, consolidar la proveeduría regional y acompañar el crecimiento del sector aeroespacial en México en 2026.
SW Twin-Spindle Machining Center Boosts Production of Large-Scale Components
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
SW North America’s BF 12-21D machining center is optimized for large-scale automotive structural component manufacturing.
Third patent issues for vaulted concrete SIP formwork system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Vaulted stay-in-place (SIP) reinforcement system for strengthening concrete structures in construction moves toward commercialization.
Thin-walled helicopter firewall OCMC component saves future operational costs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
SNAPSHOT: Walter Pritzkow’s simple philosophy “make it thin and make it light” with the use of oxide ceramic matrix composites (OCMC) presents step change for aerospace giants like Airbus.
Consider Bringing Passivation In-House
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Given the growing acceptance of citric passivation, shops might find bringing this process in-house can lower manufacturing costs and speed delivery lead times.
Acuerdo con ECOCE convertirá al Legislativo en modelo de economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
ECOCE y el Congreso de la Ciudad de México acuerdan acciones de educación ambiental, reciclaje y aprovechamiento de envases posconsumo.
SABIC Divests Plastics Business Units
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
German investment firms to buy European Petrochemical business as well as Engineering Thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe.
Juise Mobility Aims to Make E-Mobility Infrastructure Safe, Secure and Seamless
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The Michigan startup is leveraging 3D printing support through Project DIAMOnD to produce charging stations for e-bikes, e-scooters and more.
Ikotek amplía su producción en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con el objetivo de aumentar su capacidad de producción, reducir la dependencia asiática y cumplir con la Ley de Acuerdos Comerciales, Ikotek USA anunció la ampliación de sus operaciones de manufactura en México.
Platinum Tooling Collets, Guide Bushings Optimize Turning Operations
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. distributes Tecnicrafts Industries’ precision collets and guide bushings, designed for Swiss-type CNC lathes and various turning applications.
Molding Expert LLC to Debut Industry’s First VR Mold Assembly Training at PTXPO 2026
| MoldMaking Technology
Immersive VR program allows participants to safely practice mold assembly and disassembly procedures in a highly realistic, interactive environment.
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Sherwin-Williams Wins Two Energy Awards for Heat-Flex AEB
| Products Finishing
The 2025 Gulf Energy Information Excellence Award and 2025 Vaaler Award recognize the thermal insulation system’s ability to eradicate costly and dangerous corrosion hidden beneath insulation.
Punch Custom Tooling Supports Range of Manufacturing Processes
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Punch Industry designs custom tooling for injection molding, stamping and equipment manufacturing processes.
Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build Industrial AI OS
| Valve Magazine
Companies to build AI-accelerated portfolio including AI-native electronic design, native simulation and AI-drive adaptive manufacturing and supply chain.
Cambium’s $100 million Series B accelerates product pipeline, materials manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional financing supports rapid scaling of Cambium’s AI-native materials discovery and manufacturing engine, aimed at cutting development timelines from decades to years.
SENW Composites EMI nonwovens support pathway to conductive performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aluminum-coated glass and basalt fiber nonwovens with a 20-80 decibal shielding range address the growing need for EMI shielding in emerging composite systems.
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UNIST develops CFRP droplet-based electricity generator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers have validated the S-FRP-DEG system’s ability to accurately convert the impact of falling rain into electrical signals, achieving an autonomous power source for drainage control.
Experts share industry outlook in CW Carbon Fiber Event Series
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mark your calendars for CW’s two virtual, one-day presentations dedicated to exploring key developments in carbon fiber technology.