Nueva certificación en alta tecnología impulsa la industria aeroespacial en Baja California
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La certificación, presentada por la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, busca formar talento especializado, impulsar la innovación y apoyar la expansión de empresas en la región.
National Composites Week 2025: Aviation and AAM
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed aviation, AAM and defense.
Video Tour: Inside the American Precision Museum
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Where did precision manufacturing begin in the U.S.? What led to it, and how has it changed? Join us on this tour of the American Precision Museum, where Executive Director Steve Dalessio tells us the story of precision manufacturing’s birth — right from the place where it happened.
What Machinists Should Look for in Toolholder Technology
| MoldMaking Technology
Evaluate toolholders for reach, stability, quality and speed capability to maximize machining precision and productivity.
FACC achieves 10.6% revenue growth in H1 2025 amid aerospace supply chain challenges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Revenue was increased to €484.7 million and a positive €18.4 million EBIT maintained, driven by strong business jet demand, global expansion of FACC’s production network and early results from its efficiency program.
Archer completes longest flight for piloted Midnight aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 55-mile flight follows a series of key developments in Archer’s commercialization roadmap, including the continuation of its manufacturing ramp-up throughout the U.S. and the activation of its Launch Edition program in the UAE.
James Cropper Optiveil polyester veils pass key medical standards
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New opportunities in healthcare are unlocked with the surface veil technology’s validation for use in sensitive medical environments.
Bete Spray Laboratory Ensures Spray Solution Confidence
| Products Finishing
Research laboratory helps customers solve challenges and critical problems, validate R&D or manufacture and fabricate spray nozzles from the ground up.
Hexagon Composites extends strategic alliance agreement with Mitsui & Co.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The partnership, first established in 2016 and now extended into 2030, has focused on advancing composite technologies and accelerating adoption of alternative fuels.
U.S. Air Force backs Continuous Composites in advancing FEA simulation for anisotropic CF3D structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Development of this FEA tool could solve the gap in simulating high-performance composite parts under various conditions, with potential applications across aerospace, defense and UAV.
Stainless Steel Enables 3D Printing of Precision Tooling
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel enables manufacturers to rapidly produce production-grade tooling during prototyping and product development.
Getting You to Think in Plastic First
| MoldMaking Technology
For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. The final step is to take the lessons learned from this series and figure out how to impart them to the future moldmaking/molding workforce.
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In the News: Copper-Coated Plastic Parts Cleared for Space Applications
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Plastic micro 3D printed parts coated in copper with Horizon Microtechnologies’ HMT process have cleared ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C outgassing standards for space components. Why it matters: Metallized polymer 3D printed parts could be a lighter, more affordable route to functional parts for space.
Struktol RP 17 and RP 53 Additives for Odor Control
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Additives engineered to optimize processing, improve quality and facilitate increase in recycled content.
Borealis ampliará producción de polipropileno HMS
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Borealis anunció que reforzará su planta en Alemania con una línea para producir polipropileno HMS reciclable, ligero y de alto rendimiento.
Making Machine Monitoring Matter
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
After seven years of inconsistent use, Pindel Global Precision needed to rethink how it used machine monitoring. From there, one change led to a 35% increase in utilization on its Swiss-type machines in three months.
Lightweight, load-bearing fasteners enhance composites assembly
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Perlane presents fastening solutions like Optisert and Onsert, and services that have supported composites manufacturers and OEMs for more than 40 years.
The Importance of Specific Mechanical Energy During Scaleup in Twin-Screw Extrusion
| Plastics Technology
In this case study, the specific mechanical energy obtained on the laboratory scale TSE served as a key parameter and reference for subsequent scaleup activities.
COMCE: Exportaciones mexicanas a Estados Unidos podrían crecer 2.6% en tres años
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El COMCE señaló que México tiene la posibilidad de ampliar su participación en el mercado estadounidense y alcanzar hasta 19% de las importaciones de ese país en los próximos tres años.
Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok.
Fresa de acabado SK90/EK90: alta precisión y mayor productividad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EMO: Avantec presentará en EMO su nueva solución de rimado que mejora la calidad superficial y permite mayores avances.
PCS Celebrates 75 Years Supporting the Global Moldmaking Community
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
PCS Company marks 75 years of innovation and 25 years partnering with MoldMaking Technology to support moldmakers worldwide.