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Italia con fuerte presencia en la K, se prepara para PLAST 2026
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La delegación italiana destacó en la feria K 2025 con soluciones en eficiencia energética, digitalización y sostenibilidad. AMAPLAST promueve la próxima edición de PLAST 2026 en Milán.
How Vat Photopolymerization Started It All
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
An introduction to (or refresher on) vat photopolymerization, the first commercially available 3D printing process. Here is its origin story and how it is being used today.
Episode 61: An Interview With Timothy Gotsick, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Technology and innovation expert shares insights from SUR/FIN 2025, including navigating regulatory, supply chain and workforce challenges in surface finishing.
#regulations
Grob Mill-Turn Enhances Process Reliability for Smaller Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Grob Systems Inc. introduces the G350T five-axis universal mill-turn center, designed for maximum stability and maintainability in milling and turning operations.
Incertec Acquires Metal Products Company Metal-Tek
| Products Finishing
Same trusted heat treating services from Metal-Tek Inc., will now be paired with Incertec’s broader capabilities, certifications and support.
Mano de obra en la manufactura: invertir para acelerar la productividad
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En un mercado laboral en constante evolución, las organizaciones que realicen inversiones audaces para acelerar el tiempo de aprendizaje podrán potenciar las capacidades de su talento y lograr un retorno competitivo más rápido.
Jergens Spindle Gripper Supports Unattended Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Jergens Inc.’s MT-S Spindle Gripper is designed to enhance machine utilization.
Precision Machining Index Climbs Into Expansion
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
The GBI: Precision Machining finally broke past the 50 mark with strong October results.
#economics
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Trumpf Additive Manufacturing Rebrands as Atlix Ahead of Formnext
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Name change marks the start of a new chapter for the company which has been carved out of TRUMPF Group in the last months.
Roughing First: New Strategies for Blisk Machining
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Aerospace shops looking to cut cycle time and tool wear on integrally bladed rotors often focus on finishing. But rethinking the roughing stage can increase how much material can be safely removed while accelerating throughput.
Materialise Accelerates Open Software Strategy with Three Tailored Solutions, New Automation Technologies
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Enabling technologies to address the industry’s growing need for workflow automation and interoperability.
NASF/AESF #126: Water-in-Salt Electrolytes as a Platform for Electrodeposition (Q1)
| Products Finishing
The first quarter of this project studies the electrodeposition of rare earth metals and alloys using different types of water-in-salt electrolyte (WiSE).
Aria Composites Technologies subsidiary launches with focus on composites for transportation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aria Group’s more than 30 years of composites expertise builds the foundation of this standalone company and its first composite chassis program.
Twisted acquires carbon fiber specialist KS Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The deal marks a major step forward in Twisted’s long-term growth strategy, which is to strengthen its position in the premium automotive and marine sectors.
Orbex makes part setup 900% faster for key composite parts ahead of inaugural rocket launch
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The introduction of MSP metrology products have ensured right-first-time machining for Orbex as it ramps up production of its carbon fiber Payload Avionic Module.
Airbus Helicopters France aims to adopt Airborne composites automation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automated ply placement (APP) and Kit by Light (KBL) will be applied to ramp up productivity of the factory’s composite helicopter blades and hub structures for Airbus helicopter models.
CSP launches TCA Float ultra-low density material for automotive body panels
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The new sheet molding compound (SMC) material is said to reduce part weight by up to 25% while maintaining mechanical properties and Class A surface finish.
Exel Composites adopts bio-based UPR resin at commercial scale
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purchase of Polynt bio-based resin delivers 20% cut in CO2 footprint for composites manufacturers, builds Exel’s efforts to give customers more sustainable options.
Incorporating Automation into EDM
Julia Hider | MoldMaking Technology
Adding automation to EDM can provide long periods of unattended machining or be used in a closed-loop cell, while EDM control features can automate electrode design and process parameters.
Regen Fiber earns 2025 Excellence in Concrete Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites recycler was recognized at the Iowa Better Concrete Conference for its sustainable practice of applying recycled fibers as partial replacement in concrete.
Creative Composites Group adds FRP pipe pile sizes to StormStrong offerings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FRP pipe piles give engineers more design flexibility to meet the needs of increasing infrastructure activity and government initiatives for sustainable construction.
ZeroAvia is selected for €21 million EU grant application to deliver H2 aircraft network in Norway
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cessna Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZA600 powertrains and established supporting airport hydrogen fuel technologies will introduce zero-emissions aircraft to the European Economic Area in 2028.