Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.

Nikon Corp. upgrades XT V X-ray, CT inspection system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Software and hardware enhancements support improved nondestructive inspection of electronics and fiber-reinforced products for quality control, R&D and failure analysis.
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PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.

Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.

How a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.

Coast Guard Counters Corrosion by Swapping Metal for 3D Printed Polymer: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Switching from cast bronze to 3D printed Ultem reduces the cost and difficulty of replacing an on-ship drain, saving an estimated $200K per Coast Guard cutter. 

Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.

High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice

| Production Machining

A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

Syensqo supports Vertical Aerospace VX4 industrialization plan

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Advanced composite supply agreement will advance safer, cleaner and scalable electric air mobility for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft.

CAELESTIS project presents final results, composite OGV demonstrator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aimen, with consortium partners, led the validation of a full-scale outlet engine vane (OGV) aircraft component with ~35% less weight and 80% manufacturing defect reduction.

JEC World 2026 Innovation Award finalists have been revealed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Companies, universities and R&D centers form the benchmark program’s 33 finalists, with 11 winners to be announced at the JEC Premiere on Jan. 12 in Paris.

Bye Aerospace selects Composites Approach to build eFlyer 2

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The newly designed inaugural electric aircraft will support Bye Aerospace’s mission to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible solutions for pilot training.

Hole Filter for Demanding Moldmaking Filtration Applications

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the component is specifically designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings. 

Industria automotriz y sector aeroespacial en México: fortalezas para 2026

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La producción de vehículos ligeros se estabilizó en 2025 tras un récord histórico, mientras el sector aeroespacial amplió sus capacidades con certificaciones y el crecimiento de clústeres regionales. Ambos sectores comparten una mayor exigencia en eficiencia operativa, trazabilidad y datos. El análisis utiliza cifras oficiales de producción, exportación y demanda interna para explicar el escenario de 2026 y su impacto en los proveedores industriales.

Atmospheric Control Considerations for 3D Printing with Nitinol

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printed nitinol has potential applications in dental, medical and more but oxygen pickup can make this material challenging to process. Here is how atmospheric monitoring and the use of special gas mixtures can help maintain the correct atmosphere for printing this shape alloy and other metals.

At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.  

Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.

Flex Machine Tools Waterjet System Boosts Cutting Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Flex Machine Tools’ FlexJet FLX-1365 waterjet system features a four-head cutting head, designed for high-speed precision and customizable configurations.

2025 Emerging Leaders Proflile: Amanda Florenca

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This AccuRounds Lifelong Learning University (ALLU) training coordinator says manufacturing has always been more than just a job; it’s been about her path of growth.

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings Advances BPAni Solutions for Beverage Packing Industry

| Products Finishing

The Accelshield range for can bodies provides high-performance, bisphenol-free solutions for the Brazilian beverage market.

Hasco lanza filtro H5055 para inyección de plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Hasco introduce el filtro H5055, diseñado para reducir la presión, mejorar el flujo y aumentar la estabilidad en los procesos de inyección de plásticos.

Best Practices for Injection Mold Design: The Mold Design Review, Part 4 of 4

| MoldMaking Technology

Structured mold design reviews are strategic imperatives that resolve design flaws early, minimizing waste and ensuring dimensional accuracy in production.