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. 

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.

Kratos becomes exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL cargo drone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year partnership leverages Kratos’ expertise in scaled infrastructure and delivering affordable, jet-powered composite unmanned aircraft to put the Chaparral into high-volume production.

SGL Carbon and Carbon Cleanup form autocomposite recycling partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An AI-supported collection system, recycling program and CARB-E tech, already demonstrating CO2 part reduction in early automotive applications, are building recycling scalability.

Fibre Glast 2001 laminating epoxy balances easy handling, professional-grade performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The novel epoxy resin formation, targeting composites fabrication, improves finish clarity, enhances toughness and is cold temperature stable.

Nova Carbon, Grand Large Yachting to integrate rCF into shipbuilding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership aims to reduce the environmental impact of luxury yacht construction by integrating Nova Carbon rCF into the boatbuilder’s manufacturing processes.

Dymag reveals Halo X-track-approved wheels for Porsche GT3 RS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Exclusive for Porsche, but with additional applications under development, the carbon fiber composite Halo wheel is certified for road-legal track cars.

HydroGraph graphene, coatings to advance Seadar subsea radar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical synergies will be explored to enhance the performance of Seadar’s radars, nodes, tethers and electronics, like graphene-enhanced Kevlar-reinforced survey lines and graphene composite structural components.

Precision Mold Repair Services Benefit Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Smart Tool Solutions launches expert mold maintenance and repair services for manufacturers.

Okuma Parts Loading Systems Boost Machining Productivity

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Okuma Robot Loader series automate loading and unloading of parts from Okuma machines to support machining efficiency.

Vertical Thinking: Strategies That Pay Off in Precision Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

How Marathon Precision’s mix of vertical integration, lights-out automation and cultural investment earned it a 2025 Top Shops Award for Business Strategies

Improve Your Melt-Flow Tests With Smarter Plastometers

| Plastics Technology

Changes in standards and new technologies combine to reshape melt-flow testing.

Durast Powder Technology Transforms High-Performance Resins into Fine Powders

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Durast Powder is suitable for additive manufacturing using 3D printers and powder sintering, enabling the production of complex shapes and high-precision parts. 

Sunnen Tube Hone Boosts Precision, Efficiency in Bore Finishing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sunnen Products Co HTA Tube Hone features an all-electric design for quieter operation and enhanced control in hydraulic cylinder repair applications.

DMG MORI USA Technology Center Expands Regional Support in Midwest

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

DMG MORI USA opens a new facility in Medina, Ohio, to serve the Midwest region with advanced manufacturing solutions and training programs.

Grob México celebra 25 años con tecnologías para la electromovilidad

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La filial de Grob-Werke incorpora procesos de Liquid Metal Printing y producción de estatores para motores eléctricos desde Querétaro.

Electrocoat Association Elects New Board Directors, Officers

| Products Finishing

The Electrocoat Association announces leadership changes at annual meeting in Chicago.

Automated Grinding Machines Yield Tighter Tolerances and Save Resources

| MoldMaking Technology

National Tool & Manufacturing Co.’s integration of two Ziersch grinding machines into its shop floor enables the tight tolerance demands from its customer base and simultaneously frees up manual resources for other projects.  

DMG MORI USA Technology Center Expands Regional Support in Midwest

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

DMG MORI USA opens a new facility in Medina, Ohio, to serve the Midwest region with advanced manufacturing solutions and training programs.

Top Shop Spans Four Decades of Finishing Expertise, Customer Commitment

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

For more than 40 years, one-stop finishing shop IPS has found success in balancing customer satisfaction, profitability, employee care and environmental responsibility.

Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The marketplace builds on the success of 50,000+ 3D print jobs, showcasing the power of distributed manufacturing in Michigan.

The Gen Z Effect: Transforming Manufacturing Towards the Future

Emily Riley | Production Machining

Discover how Gen Z is reshaping the manufacturing workforce with their values of flexibility, sustainability, technological advancement and inclusivity. 
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