Ransohoff Promotion to Build Industrial Cleaning Relationships

| Products Finishing

Dale Bowden’s elevation to national sales manager will spearhead Ransohoff’s efforts to expand its presence in underserved markets.

Industry Profile: Stephane Meunier

| Valve Magazine

What inspired you to pursue a career in the world of valves and actuators? It was a matter of being at the right place and at the right time!

Socios tecnológicos de la edición Diciembre 2025 de MMS México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca a los proveedores líderes en tecnologías y servicios que acompañan la edición de diciembre de 2025 de Modern Machine Shop México.

Mexicanos desarrollan protocolo SRCI para unificar control de robots industriales

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Ingenieros del Tec de Monterrey presentan la primera demostración en América del protocolo SRCI, un estándar que permite operar robots industriales de distintas marcas a través de una sola interfaz.

How Industrial Molds Conquered a Complex Impeller Fan Mold Challenge

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Expert engineering team overcomes complex impeller fan mold challenges through innovation, precision and collaborative problem-solving.

The Role of Abrasive Honing Technology in Modern Manufacturing

| Production Machining

Despite their widespread use, engineered abrasives are frequently thought of as simple one-size-fits-all tools that are easily interchangeable. This oversimplification masks the true potential of abrasive technology.

Fighting Rust on Powder Coated Furniture

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Getting rust on powder coated steel outdoor furniture? Products Finishing columnist Rodger Talbert explores the problem and potential solutions in this helpful Ask the Expert column.

Vibration Compensation for Robot-Based 3D Printing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Technology company Ulendo has developed a tool to compensate for vibration in robotic arms used for 3D printing. One potential benefit? The chance to use robots that are smaller and lower cost, without sacrificing print quality.

CloudNC Software Streamlines Fixture Design

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

CloudNC’s Soft Jaw Designer reduces setup times for soft jaws.

What Makes for 'Perfect' Control in Tubing Extrusion?

| Plastics Technology

Extrusion is nothing without in-process measurements. But what you do with those measurements can mean everything to transforming yields and profitability.  

ASTRO America Forges Partnership with Colorado School of Mines, University of Guam

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The partnership brings a four-year mechanical engineering degree program to the island. The bigger picture: The initiative is part of the GAMMA initiative supported by the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base program aimed at strengthening additive capacity in Guam. 

ASTM Standard Opens Path for Nondestructive Mechanical Testing Method

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

ASTM Standard E3499-25 recognizes Profilometry-Based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) as an alternative to destructive methods. The impact: PIP does not require separate test samples to be manufactured, speeding qualification and reducing waste. 

Southeast Nonwovens veils enhance modern composite structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ultra-lightweight, isotropic layer, available in a variety of fibers and matrices, improves surface quality, enhances interlaminar strength and enables high-performance composites without adding significant weight.

Sandvik Coromant Profiling Geometries Provide Process Security

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Sandvik Coromant expands its Corocut 2 portfolio with geometries tailored for profiling in demanding materials and for parting-off operations that require greater process reliability and productivity. 

People in composites: November 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dieffenbacher, C.R. Onsrud, Orion S.A., AVK, HTMS and OPmobility spotlighted promotions, new hires and member additions in November.

Material reciclado en cierres de lujo con tecnología de KraussMaffei

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La incorporación de la CXZ 250/1000-750 Multinject, de KraussMaffei, permite a Novassu producir cierres de lujo con un 30 % de material reciclado mediante el moldeo sándwich, manteniendo la precisión y la transparencia.

Kuka AMR Streamlines Transport of Heavy Loads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The KMP 3000P features an omnidirectional drive that provides maximum flexibility in tight spaces, with the capacity to transport loads up to three tons in any direction.

Modular composites enable larger tanks for wastewater and biogas reactors

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Toro Equipment uses biaxial fabrics, carbon fiber and Flex Molding for corrosion-resistant tanks that compete with steel, concrete and speed global installations.

Inside a CNC-Machined Gothic Monastery in Wyoming

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

An inside look into the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming, who are combining centuries-old Gothic architectural principles with modern CNC machining to build a monastery in the mountains of Wyoming.

Sistema de portaherramientas Kennametal BTKV30 para mecanizado de alta velocidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kennametal amplía su plataforma de portaherramientas BTKV con el modelo BTKV30, diseñado para el mecanizado de piezas pequeñas en los sectores aeroespacial, médico, de petróleo y gas, transporte e ingeniería general.

Production Machining's November 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s November 2025 news highlights include strategic partnerships, an educational tooling program, new company leadership and more.

Formación de talento: alinear oferta educativa con necesidades del mercado laboral

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Un análisis del IMCO detalla que México podría perder 300,000 técnicos hacia 2050 y señala que es clave cerrar la brecha de egresados en carreras STEM y de ciencias sociales.