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Episode 61: An Interview With Timothy Gotsick, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Technology and innovation expert shares insights from SUR/FIN 2025, including navigating regulatory, supply chain and workforce challenges in surface finishing.
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How Vat Photopolymerization Started It All
Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing
An introduction to (or refresher on) vat photopolymerization, the first commercially available 3D printing process. Here is its origin story and how it is being used today.
Grob Mill-Turn Enhances Process Reliability for Smaller Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Grob Systems Inc. introduces the G350T five-axis universal mill-turn center, designed for maximum stability and maintainability in milling and turning operations.
Twisted acquires carbon fiber specialist KS Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The deal marks a major step forward in Twisted’s long-term growth strategy, which is to strengthen its position in the premium automotive and marine sectors.
Aria Composites Technologies subsidiary launches with focus on composites for transportation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aria Group’s more than 30 years of composites expertise builds the foundation of this standalone company and its first composite chassis program.
Orbex makes part setup 900% faster for key composite parts ahead of inaugural rocket launch
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The introduction of MSP metrology products have ensured right-first-time machining for Orbex as it ramps up production of its carbon fiber Payload Avionic Module.
Airbus Helicopters France aims to adopt Airborne composites automation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automated ply placement (APP) and Kit by Light (KBL) will be applied to ramp up productivity of the factory’s composite helicopter blades and hub structures for Airbus helicopter models.
CSP launches TCA Float ultra-low density material for automotive body panels
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The new sheet molding compound (SMC) material is said to reduce part weight by up to 25% while maintaining mechanical properties and Class A surface finish.
Exel Composites adopts bio-based UPR resin at commercial scale
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purchase of Polynt bio-based resin delivers 20% cut in CO2 footprint for composites manufacturers, builds Exel’s efforts to give customers more sustainable options.
Regen Fiber earns 2025 Excellence in Concrete Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites recycler was recognized at the Iowa Better Concrete Conference for its sustainable practice of applying recycled fibers as partial replacement in concrete.
Incorporating Automation into EDM
Julia Hider | MoldMaking Technology
Adding automation to EDM can provide long periods of unattended machining or be used in a closed-loop cell, while EDM control features can automate electrode design and process parameters.
Creative Composites Group adds FRP pipe pile sizes to StormStrong offerings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FRP pipe piles give engineers more design flexibility to meet the needs of increasing infrastructure activity and government initiatives for sustainable construction.
ZeroAvia is selected for €21 million EU grant application to deliver H2 aircraft network in Norway
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Cessna Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZA600 powertrains and established supporting airport hydrogen fuel technologies will introduce zero-emissions aircraft to the European Economic Area in 2028.
REFRESH project successfully produces wind blade section from recovered fibers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Laboratory testing has shifted to a real component, which partly consists of recovered glass fibers recovered from other EOL wind blades.
Finishing Industry Sees Strong Gains in October
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
Broad-based improvement across components drove the Finishing Index nearly into expansion.
Inspection Data Drives Engineering Insights
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
For Flying S, Verisurf is more than inspection software — it’s a source of data for engineering, manufacturing and customers, as well as a common platform to communicate that data.
Cutting Tool Considerations for Hydraulic Port Machining
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Indexable insert cutting tools can boost the efficiency of port machining processes by creating multiple features in a single operation.
PPG is Honored as Stellantis 2025 Supplier of the Year
| Products Finishing
PPG Industries Inc. has been recognized for excellence in the “Body and Interior” category at the automaker’s annual Supplier of the Year ceremony.
Avanza planta piloto NGP de Aduro con tecnología Hydrochemolytic
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Aduro avanza a la Fase 2 de su planta piloto NGP, donde valida la tecnología Hydrochemolytic tras completar las pruebas SAT y FAT, y prepara su operación continua y el escalado industrial.
How to Put AI to Work in EDM
| MoldMaking Technology
AI streamlines EDM with dashboards, NFC integration, data extraction, wire cutter design, G-code optimization and tool setter enhancements.
Metyx Metybond self-adhesive reinforcement achieves clean, efficient composite layup
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Directly integrated adhesive on carbon, glass or hybrid multiaxial fabrics enables clean repositioning, uniform adhesive distribution and improved edge stability.
The Protection Business
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The humble combination cap and plug gave Caplugs a cornerstone product and a name, but 75 years later the company has grown to encompass so much more.