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Cycle Inspect announces carbon fiber NDT certification program purpose-built for cycling industry
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Full certification targets bicycle MRO professionals, offering comprehensive composite material theory, UT and inspection training that aligns with ASNT standards.
Are You Scrapping Your Engineered Resins? Slow-Speed Grinding Is the Answer
| Plastics Technology
Specially designed grinders can produce virgin-like regrind of high-cost engineered materials in quiet beside-the-press setups.
Farsoon Europe Opens Innovation Center in Sindelfingen
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
State-of-the-art facility is strategically designed to serve as a hub for driving the future of AM: develop scalable solutions, conduct custom R&D and partner locally to foster innovation.
Shop Talk: Red Pencils, Erasers and Unexpected Promotions
| MoldMaking Technology
A rookie engineer struggles with an angle iron drawing, fails repeatedly and unexpectedly earns a promotion — leaving colleagues silent in disbelief.
Machining for Downstream Success
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Understanding the connection between surfaces, shapes and tolerances, and then designing your process with these nuances mind, is what separates a vendor from a partner.
The Long-Term Cost Advantages of Vacuum Degreasing
| Products Finishing
For manufacturers, cleaning parts is a crucial yet costly step. Reducing expenses through solvent reuse, automation and sustainability offers long-term advantages.
Mujeres en la Manufactura impulsa el liderazgo femenino en la era de la IA
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El primer encuentro presencial de Mujeres en la Manufactura destacó el liderazgo femenino y la innovación tecnológica en la industria.
PCS Company to Host Mold Maintenance Open House with iD Additives, Other Brands at Michigan Headquarters
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Expert presenters will share detailed insights into keeping molds in optimum condition.
Your Digital Manufacturing Checklist
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
What does the digital transformation mean for manufacturers at a practical level? MxD (that’s Manufacturing times Digital) is an innovation institute that aims to help U.S. manufacturers answer that question by advancing digital technologies and cybersecurity initiatives.
DLR exhibits full-scale CFRP liquid hydrogen tank test item for zero-emission aviation
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
The German Aerospace Center Institute for Lightweight Systems exhibits 1.9-meter autoclave infusion composite structure as part of LUFO UpLift project aiming for LH2 as part of short-haul aircraft propulsion by 2040.
MMT Chats: True Industry/Education Partnership Demands “Consistent Persistence”
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
High school teachers often ask, "How can I find a company willing to partner with me?" This question may seem straightforward, but establishing a genuine partnership with a local high school to address the skills gap requires ongoing commitment and consistent communication. Electroform, based in Rockford, IL, and Hononegah High School have made that commitment.
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Billete mexicano de 100 pesos, hecho de polímero, el mejor del mundo
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El billete mexicano de 100 pesos impreso en polímero fue reconocido por la IBNS como Bank Note of the Year 2020 por su diseño vertical y sus avances en seguridad. Fabricado en sustratos GUARDIAN y Safeguard, presenta una vida media 3,5 veces mayor que la del papel, según Banxico.
Dürr and Partners Develop Dry Coating for Electrodes, Prepare for Industrial Pilot Projects
| Products Finishing
X.Cellify DC, proved via a proof of concept, surpasses traditional wet coating in terms of reduced active waste and improved processability. Now, the companies are seeking pilot partners.
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Pic of the Week: Faster Lightweighting Through AI
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
An AI model can help designers get to the best lightweight solution faster — by presenting a limited number of optimal solutions.
Call for Nominations for PF's 2026 40 Under 40 Program
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Help us honor 40 young innovators under 40 who are helping redefine the future of surface finishing.
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A New Form of Collaborative Automation
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
SPS Atlanta 2025 showcased a shift in the automation industry from closed ecosystems to open platforms, enabling more accessible automation for small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
Brocas de carburo sólido de Emuge para acero, inoxidables y microperforaciones
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Emuge-Franken amplió su programa de brocas con nuevas líneas especializadas para aceros, inoxidables y microdiámetros, que incluyen mejoras en geometría de filo, evacuación de viruta y refrigeración interna.
Platinum Tooling Quick-Change Tooling System Boosts Machine Utilization
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Platinum Tooling Technologies Inc. introduces the Haas multitool, designed to improve setup times and operational efficiency for CNC lathe users.
Automating Complete Workholding Changeovers for Turning
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Robotic loading of all workholding elements is perhaps the next logical step to create fully automated yet flexible machining cells for CNC turning centers even when batch sizes are small.
Indexable Mold Date Inserts Promise Quick Install, Greater Accuracy
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Steel ball stopper mechanism improves positioning accuracy along with resistance to gas and heat, PCS Company says.
Q&A: Antimony-Free Alternatives for Flame-Retardant ABS
| Plastics Technology
Price shocks, volatility, regulation and trade uncertainty are affecting ATO and, by extension, workhorse resin ABS. What alternatives exist for processors?
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The Automation Industry Embraces Openness at SPS Atlanta
Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected
SPS Atlanta underscored the industry’s shift towards collaboration, promoting communication technologies and platforms that put the power to automate in the hands of the end user.