How to Address the Proficiency Gap in Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

It’s more than what employees know. 3 strategies to accelerate proficiency in advanced manufacturing. 
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Equilibar Introduces IC Series for High-Flow Applications

| Valve Magazine

The new valve and regulator line offers dome-loaded multiple orifice technology. 

Harold Beck & Sons Launches Next-Gen Actuator

| Valve Magazine

The 88-109 multiturn actuator was designed for rising and nonrising stem gate valves, butterfly valves or other multiturn applications across industries.

Inside the Top Shops Program: How Benchmarking Identifies Industry Leaders

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Discrete parts manufacturing is defined by complexity and tight margins. The 2025 Top Shops honorees show how leading shops turn those pressures into strengths, using technology, culture and strategy to compete. Join them in Charlotte, North Carolina, this November to see what the top 20% are doing differently.

IMCO Carbide Tool End Mills Boost Productivity With Aggressive Tool Paths

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. introduces the Pow-R-Feed M935 five-flute end mills, designed for higher metal removal rates and free cutting action in mild steels, stainless steels and titanium.

Innovación y sustentabilidad, ejes de Engel en K 2025

| Plastics Technology México

De cara a la K 2025, Stefan Englader, CEO de Engel Group, conversó con la VDMA sobre los pilares de la innovación en la industria: la electrificación, la eficiencia energética y la IA, junto con sustentabilidad y economía circular.  

K 2025: la feria que moldea el futuro de los plásticos y el caucho

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La feria K 2025, en Düsseldorf, que consolida su liderazgo como plataforma mundial de innovación en plásticos y caucho, impulsa sostenibilidad, digitalización y desarrollo humano.

People in composites: September 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Gill Corp., Gurit, Syensqo, Carbitex, GE Aerospace and the University of Southern Queensland have made new appointments or announced upcoming leadership transitions within the composites industry.

Huntsman Araldite epoxy adhesives are made safer, more sustainable

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Reformulated adhesives, available in Europe, are free from BPA and CMR-classified substances. PCR plastic cartridges will also be introduced with some products.

Interpon Anodic Range by AkzoNobel Gives Anodized Aluminum Look With Powder Coating Benefits

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel introduces 18 bold shades to the Interpon D2525 Anodic collection, offering on-trend tones for architectural finishing that still offer sustainability and durability advantages.

México anuncia aranceles a importaciones desde China

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El gobierno mexicano planea imponer aranceles a autos, electrónicos, plásticos y más productos chinos para reducir el déficit comercial y proteger la industria.

Spindle Noise: Common Causes and Troubleshooting Tips

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The most effective method of managing spindle noise is to prevent it before it starts. Here, a leading spindle designer, manufacturer and service provider offers advice to limit spindle damage and avoid spindle failure.

ICYMI: September Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The FYI on MDO, turbulence as a good thing and gearing up for a new future at Winzeler Gear all feature in the top articles from September that you might have missed.

Koslow Alloy Tester Provides Rapid Metal Verification

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Koslow Scientific Co.’s Alloy Ranger TE-4000 is a portable instrument designed for fast and accurate alloy identification in demanding manufacturing environments.

Crecen 9 % las exportaciones de productos manufacturados

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En agosto de 2025, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 51,705 millones de dólares.

Electroerosionadora SAMMLITE CNC-400 con precisión de 1 μm

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo CNC-400 incorpora tecnología japonesa, pantalla táctil TFT-LCD y control inteligente de descargas para moldes de alta precisión.

Axalta Coating Systems Elevates Scientist to Fellow Position

| Products Finishing

Dr. Delson Trindade is honored as an Axalta Fellow for his extensive contributions and technical leadership over the years in coating technologies.

All-Electric Coex Machine for Ultra-Clean L-Ring Drums

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

K 2025 is the world premiere of a new three-layer machine from ST BlowMoulding for specialty L-ring drums.

Pic of the Week: Turntable Cartridge Encapsulated by 3D Printed Ceramic Web

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A high-end turntable cartridge highlights 3D printed ceramics with an outer Voronoi web made in one place. 

MMT Chat: CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

CAMM’s TechBridge initiative leverages virtual reality training and education to inspire students, connect parents and strengthen moldmaking’s future workforce.
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Nova Introduces Polyethylene Grades With Nonfluorinated Processing Aids

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New generation of PPAs part of nine PE grades. 

Unisig Promotes Vice President of Sales

Jann Bond | Production Machining

The company has promoted Steve Landmann to the role of vice president of sales.