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Nissan expande sus instalaciones en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
Arrancó la construcción de las nuevas instalaciones de la planta Nissan A1 en Aguascalientes, donde se ensamblarán las primeras pick-up fabricadas en el estado.
Powder Coating on Aluminum Extrusions
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
What may be the cause of chipping and adhesion loss when powder coating aluminum? PF columnist Rodger Talbert explores some potential causes and ways to mitigate the problem.
Boeing and Airbus complete acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace giants retake ownership of former commercial assets, while Spirit offshoots into separate but independent subsidiaries Spirit Defense and Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
Progressive presenta ProFile v5 para gestión de moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ProFile v5 ofrece integración con MES y ERP, monitoreo inteligente de salud del molde y una app renovada para optimizar producción y mantenimiento
Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.
Nikon Corp. upgrades XT V X-ray, CT inspection system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Software and hardware enhancements support improved nondestructive inspection of electronics and fiber-reinforced products for quality control, R&D and failure analysis.
#electronics
Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer
Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected
Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.
High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice
| Production Machining
A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.
Coast Guard Counters Corrosion by Swapping Metal for 3D Printed Polymer: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Switching from cast bronze to 3D printed Ultem reduces the cost and difficulty of replacing an on-ship drain, saving an estimated $200K per Coast Guard cutter.
Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.
PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.
Incoe minimiza la marcación de líneas de soldadura en inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema Heat-Inject aplica pulsos térmicos con sellos calentados para suprimir defectos superficiales sin afectar el balance térmico del molde.
How a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.
Syensqo supports Vertical Aerospace VX4 industrialization plan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Advanced composite supply agreement will advance safer, cleaner and scalable electric air mobility for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft.
CAELESTIS project presents final results, composite OGV demonstrator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimen, with consortium partners, led the validation of a full-scale outlet engine vane (OGV) aircraft component with ~35% less weight and 80% manufacturing defect reduction.
JEC World 2026 Innovation Award finalists have been revealed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Companies, universities and R&D centers form the benchmark program’s 33 finalists, with 11 winners to be announced at the JEC Premiere on Jan. 12 in Paris.
Bye Aerospace selects Composites Approach to build eFlyer 2
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The newly designed inaugural electric aircraft will support Bye Aerospace’s mission to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible solutions for pilot training.
Injection Mold Design Review Checklist
| MoldMaking Technology
A mold design review serves as the critical checkpoint before production begins, verifying that the mold satisfies both engineering requirements and manufacturing constraints.
Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.
Looking Back at 2025: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
While 2025 was a challenging year for many reasons, some of the trends seen across surface finishing continue to prove its resiliency and ability to evolve.
#workforcedevelopment
At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.
Control CNC FANUC Series 500i-A con tecnología integrada de cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El control FANUC Series 500i-A incorpora mejoras de hardware y software para reducir tiempos de ciclo, optimizar la operación y aumentar la seguridad.