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Finishing Index Takes a Hit, Dropping to 47.4 in September
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
New orders and backlogs saw the biggest decline, and industry fluctuation prevails, but optimism remains high in the finishing market.
Tungaloy Milling Tools Optimize Wear, Fracture Resistance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The AH3225 grade features Tungaloy’s “Triple Nano Coating,” offering a combination of wear resistance, fracture toughness and oxidation resistance.
ModuleWorks CAM Software Update Boosts Efficiency and Safety
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
ModuleWorks GmbH releases the 2025.08 SDK with automated features designed to improve process safety, toolpath generation and part quality.
#regulations
Silicone Elastomers Technology & Fabrication Course
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Four-day course is formatted to show the sequence of designing and fabricating with silicone rubber.
Soluciones láser y aditivas de Sisma Laser Systems
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: Sisma Laser Systems participa con sistemas para marcado, soldadura, corte, grabado y manufactura aditiva orientados a sectores de alta precisión.
Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coatings Opens Facility in Central Canada
| Products Finishing
The 20,000-square-foot facility in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will provide faster turnaround times and localized support for Canadian manufacturers.
Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Titanium Part for Boeing 787
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
This week’s Pic showcases a novel DED process that makes titanium production cost efficient.
OnDemand Filament Dryer
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Available for a wide range of printers both as a standalone or integrated solution.
Your Most Important Asset
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
People power the most progressive plastics processors, and that’s something our Top Shops intuitively understand.
Metalworking Index Continues Steady Climb in September
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
The pace is slow, but the GBI: Metalworking is moving in the right direction for the third consecutive month.
#economics
GBI holds expansion ground in September
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
While all components but new orders dropped, they all remain above 50, and all components are in better standing than a year ago.
Shibaura presenta moldeo por inyección con rPET en K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En K 2025, Shibaura muestra sus máquinas de moldeo por inyección con rPET, eficiencia energética y monitoreo digital a través de la plataforma machiNetCloud.
Boy presenta moldeo eléctrico interactivo en K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Dr. Boy exhibe en Düsseldorf la BOY 50 Electric con robots y láser, integrando moldeo, personalización y automatización en una experiencia única.
GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters MOU strengthens Netherlands and Europe industrial cooperation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The agreement, building on the partners’ 2023 MOU, supports composite technologies and electrical wiring system advancements for the H225M Caracal helicopter.
Fiberglass-reinforced nylon PA12 is co-developed by AGY, Orion Compounding
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Implementation of AGY’s S2 Glass fiber enhances the material’s tensile and impact strength, elongation at break, and improves tensile and flexural modulus.
National Manufacturing Group acquires Fiber-Tech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-Tech’s extensive experience in custom fiberglass molding will complement National’s broad capabilities in FRP molding, thermoformed plastics, operator cab fabrication and assembly.
Novaspace reports 43,000 satellites to be launched 2025-2034
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Annual report forecasts record growth — averaging 12 satellites/day — fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand and rapid innovation.
SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter opens 2026 conference papers call
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers, academics and industry specialists are invited to submit abstracts by Nov. 30, 2025, for the one-day February 2026 event.
Teasers, Tidbits and Takeaways from “A Manufacturing Story”
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
After collaborating on a project, Matt Guse gifted me his book. This enjoyable, story-driven read reveals his manufacturing journey and people-focused leadership, and offers valuable takeaways worth sharing.
Award-winning Oder river bridge cuts 500 tons of steel with CFRP tension cables
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, the Oder Bridge near Küstrin is a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, enabling 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.
Angeloni Group completes Selcom Multiaxial Technology merger
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acquired in 2022, Selcom and Angeloni Group are now operating as a single company with enriched composites expertise.
F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shields
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The technically performant components outfitting the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s race car were developed using Syensqo resin with 30% bio-based materials.