NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123.2: Pathway for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Q3

| Products Finishing

Third quarterly report (July-September 2025) continues work using confined electrochemical printing to develop high-performance ceramic components for solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells with complex geometries and tailored porosity.  
#electronics

Consider Potential Employees Who Can Use a Second Chance

Derek Korn | Manufacturing Connected

Rise Up Industries’ machine operator training program enables former gang members to find sustainable employment and successful reentry into society. Might you make an investment in hope and second chances?

Reciclaje de plástico en México 2025: crece el interés, baja la práctica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje de plástico en México avanza en conocimiento, pero no en coherencia práctica: solo 19.4 % de los ciudadanos elige envases por su reciclabilidad. La encuesta 2025 de Vida Circular y Mitofsky evidencia un cambio en los obstáculos, centrados ahora en la desconfianza y la falta de cultura ambiental.

Turnkey Educational Molding Cell Teaches Mold Design

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

The APSX Edu-Cell USA program brings industrial-quality injection molding directly into U.S. community colleges, technical universities, research labs, STEM labs, maker spaces and workforce development centers.
#workforcedevelopment

Umicore Highlights Hard Gold Electrolyte Auruna 3408

| Products Finishing

The cyanide-free gold-copper electrolyte is designed for environmental compatibility and high performance in decorative and technical plating applications.

Shifting the Balance: China’s Rise in Additive Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

Huan Gu, Senior Analyst 

Meet the 3D Printer That Solves the DLP vs. SLA Dilemma

| Additive Manufacturing

By Kathy Keyes, Managing Editor at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show

Syensqo, Bell join forces to industrialize composite part manufacture

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bell Textron leverages Syensqo’s DDF technology and Cycom EP2750 fast-cure prepreg to deliver operational and sustainable benefits.

Pantur integrates Reinforce3D CFIP to produce pilot, functional reinforced 3D printed parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the Delta system installation, Pantur will integrate continuous fiber injection reinforcement into its additive manufacturing ecosystem, serving to increase the momentum of bringing CFIP to real industrial production.

BriskHeat launches the ACR 4 hot bonder, improves upon composite curing and repair delivery

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ACR 4 builds on the proven reliability of the company’s ACR 3 with enhanced durability, intuitive controls and advanced vacuum technology.

AVIC Cabin Systems UK is open for business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Order book is now open, offering a full range of interior aircraft cabin products from social spaces to front row monuments, further enhanced by AVIC’s composites competence.

Toray rCF nonwoven fabrics demonstrate CFRP recycling tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray Industries process decomposes thermoset CFRP at low temperatures, yielding rCF that retain over 95% of virgin fiber strength, cuts CO₂ emissions by more than half, suppresses thermal damage and better controls resin residue.

Thermolysis wins Germany’s Materialica Award 2025 for rCF cement technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Taiwan’s Thermolysis Co. Ltd. has been recognized for its ability to turn rCF into a high-performance building material that enhance durability, extend lifespan and reduce maintenance needs.  

How I Made It: Walter Minehart

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The 24-year-old mechanical engineer and machinist just founded his own one-man shop, Minehart Machine, in San Luis Obispo, California.

Stratasys and the U.S. Navy Prove Distributed 3D Printing Works — Even 8,000 Miles Apart

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy and other branches of the military use additive manufacturing to ensure their front-line vehicles and equipment are maintained and in fighting shape. Additive manufacturing allows for quick production of new parts or rapid prototypes that aren't available through other technologies.  

Industria mexicana refuerza manejo de residuos plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Expertos de ANIPAC, CANIPEC y Rennueva analizan los avances, retos y beneficios de los planes de manejo de residuos plásticos en México.

Consistent Parts Require Consistent Cooling

| Plastics Technology

Cooling issues are common. Fixing them doesn't cost much, but ignoring them can drain profits and productivity. Learn how to optimize cooling consistently.

Sistema de bruñido de Sunnen ofrece control automático del diámetro final

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La máquina de bruñido SV-310, de Sunnen, permite alcanzar diámetros con alta precisión mediante control automático y medición integrada durante el ciclo.

Passion on Wheels: Who Will Carry Charlie’s Torch?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

As Charlie Harris prepares to hand off his mission, who in the moldmaking community will keep his spirit of tool-sharing alive?

In the News: 100K 3D Printed Implants Shipped

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer Amnovis has announced the shipment of its 100,000th 3D printed implant since its founding in 2020. This is just the start: The company expects to ship half that many in 2025 alone. 

Muratec USA Leadership Changes Drive Innovation, Growth

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Murata Machinery USA Inc. appoints new president and CEO along with division heads to strengthen commitment to automation and customer success in North America.

HMG Paints Opens Modern Len Hutton Centre

| Products Finishing

The state-of-the-art department is dedicated to increasing water-based coating production by 50,000 liters per month.