CloudNC Software Streamlines Fixture Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
CloudNC’s Soft Jaw Designer reduces setup times for soft jaws.
5 Tips for Machining Nickel-Based Alloys
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Choosing the right tools and processes can maximize tool life and reduce production time when machining these tough materials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vertical Multi-Nozzle Features Active Mold Cooling
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Source: Witosa
Witosa’s MonolithPlus multi-nozzle is an additively manufactured, vertical multi-nozzle that features active cooling of the mold insert.
In the News: Angstrom Group Acquires Mantle
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Mantle, developer of a hybrid metal additive technology for making injection mold tooling, has been acquired by automotive and industrial supplier Angstrom. Still unknown: Angstrom appears committed to advancing adoption through tooling services, but it’s not yet clear whether selling machines is part of the plan.
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.
Interpon Coatings Give Meshtec Security Screens Extended Seal of Approval
| Products Finishing
As an Interpon D Approved Applicator, the Thailand-based screen doors and windows manufacturer enjoys significant line efficiency and guaranteed performance of its products thanks to AkzoNobel support.
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.
Agile Thermoformer Finds More Speed, Revenue With Additive Manufacturing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Active in both thin- and thick-gauge markets — not to mention rotomolding — Lindar tacks on additive manufacturing to slash lead times for prototype molds and fixtures.
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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.
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.
From AI Software to Incorporating Automation into EDM: The Best of November
Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology
Our most-viewed November articles included key topics such as AI to enhance efficiency, insights into automating processes, and much more.
Verretex, Fiberloop partnership achieves closed-loop composites recycling ecosystem
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Pairing Fiberloop’s recycling systems with Verretex’s specialization in regenerating textiles from 100% rGF ensures customers have both the technology and the end market access to scale recycling operations.
Aether Launches RapidPrint 3D Printing Polymer
Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing
RapidPrint, with its first commercial fiber-reinforced filament formulation, enables up to 5X faster print speeds with no compromise on strength.