Sandvik Coromant Milling Insert Grade Enhances Cast Iron Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant introduces the GC1220 indexable milling insert grade, optimized for nodular cast iron with advanced coating technology for improved performance and reliability.

Additional ChemQuest Group Appointments to Navigate European Chemicals Industry

| Products Finishing

Netherlands-based directors Erwin Wild and Ruud van der Eerden enhance the firm’s specialty chemicals-related expertise. 

Top 10 CompositesWorld columns of 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From Applications to Design & Testing to Troubleshooting — these 10 columns garnered the most interest amongst CW readers.

January 2026: Prices of Volume Resins Mostly Down Entering 2026

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Supply/demand imbalances, lower feedstock costs, and plant maintenance in Q1 are expected to keep most resin prices flat to down; however, upticks are likely in certain instances.
#economics

Giant Tooling System Enhances High-Precision, Heavy-Duty Machining

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Erowa Technology introduces the Giant Tooling System (GTS), designed for robust and efficient machining of large and heavy workpieces in demanding environments.

Procesos de mecanizado que elevaron la productividad en 2025

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Las operaciones esenciales del mecanizado mostraron en 2025 un impacto directo en la precisión, la rigidez y los tiempos improductivos. Este especial ofrece una revisión de procesos y tecnologías que afectan la productividad del taller, desde estrategias de corte y sistemas de sujeción hasta el rectificado avanzado, con criterios técnicos y límites operativos claros.

Advanced Sealing Technologies for Subsea Ball and Gate Valves

| Valve Magazine

Discover how single-piston effect (SPE) and dual-piston effect (DPE) seat designs are engineered to meet the demanding pressures and temperatures of subsea applications.

Tendencias que orientan la discusión técnica sobre plásticos: ciencia e innovación

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Las discusiones sobre plásticos se apoyan cada vez más en evidencia y tecnología, con efectos directos en el diseño, la operación y el cumplimiento. Este especial presenta temas que concentran la atención del sector, desde microplásticos hasta la circularidad y la automatización, y aporta contexto técnico para evaluar soluciones, anticipar regulaciones y orientar decisiones estratégicas.

Citrine Informatics introduces Omni and Apex to ramp up material, chemistry R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AI frameworks feature functionalities capable of ingesting and harmonizing diverse sources of information to change the way scientists and chemists develop novel materials like composites.

Proactivity Generates Success: Takeaways from Top Shops 2025

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

What sets a Top Shop apart from other shops? Industry leaders explored this question at the 2025 Top Shops Conference and found a common answer: proactive, intentional purchases and systems planning.

Workflow Automation Transforms Moldmaking Operations

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Legacy Precision Molds implements JobTraQ’s no-code workflow automation software to better coordinate complex production tasks across departments, improving efficiency, tracking and decision-making.

Episode 63: An Interview With Brad Durkin, Electroless Nickel Conference

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In this installment of On the Line, electroless nickel (EN) expert Brad Durkin discusses trends and topics that were top of mind at this year’s Electroless Nickel Conference and role of EN technology in manufacturing today.

Soluciones de herramientas Schwanog para piezas de precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Schwanog ofrece soluciones de corte diseñadas para maximizar la productividad en el mecanizado de piezas de precisión, que abarcan aplicaciones de fresado y ranurado.

EOS Metal 3D Printer With Six-Laser Architecture

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The EOS M4 Onyx features a sleek new design and efficient footprint. Of note: A new filtration system traps and neutralizes hazardous condensate. 

Finishing Index Reading Regresses Away From Expansion

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Losses in key components kept the index from pushing past the 50 mark but rather deeper into contraction.

IA en la manufactura: clave para aumentar márgenes operativos en 2026

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El 74 % de los líderes del sector manufacturero espera que la IA gestione una parte sustancial de las decisiones rutinarias de producción para 2028.

Grob Mill-Turn Enhances Process Reliability for Smaller Parts

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Grob Systems Inc. introduces the G350T five-axis universal mill-turn center, designed for maximum stability and maintainability in milling and turning operations.

2025 Emerging Leaders Profile: Nushrat ‘Nush’ Ahmed

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This quality inspector at Addman Group’s Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing says that in terms of a manufacturing career, she just kind of found it.

AZL study to identify business opportunities for composites in buildings, infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Calling for participation, the launch of this 9-month Global Market and Technology study aims to reassess and quantify emerging opportunities.

Dash Bespoke highlights SlipStream customer project with TR01 composite chassis

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dash-CAE spin-off’s end-to-end, low-volume performance vehicles, built around the adaptable TR01 platform, help companies de-risk ambitious automotive, motorsport programs.

METOL circular TPC innovation wins ICS 2025 pitching competition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The startup, highlighting its fully recyclable thermoplastic polymer materials, achieved high scores across innovation, market need, feasibility, industry impact and pitch clarity.

DuPont extends Kevlar EXO aramid fiber to hard armor applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Core components like helmets and plate inserts are Kevlar EXO’s main target, though it also has potential for aerospace, space and defense, and composite structures.