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. 

Bentley Motors Makes Available Custom Paint Finish Option

| Products Finishing

Bentley Motors Ltd. unveils Ombre by Mulliner, a handcrafted paint fade technique available in three color combinations for a striking visual transition.

Ultrasonic welding for in-space manufacturing of CFRTP

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Agile Ultrasonics and NASA trial robotic-compatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic ultrasonic welding technology for space structures.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

Material solutions reduce critical weight, address challenges for aircraft development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Greene Tweed highlights lightweight composite innovations such as Xycomp DLF for aerospace and advanced air mobility.

Registration opens for CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions for Defense and Space Applications will take place Oct. 16, 2025.

Celebrate innovation during National Composites Week

| CompositesWorld

National Composites Week 2025 is next week! No matter your role in the industry — CEOs, researchers, engineers, educators, students — make sure to join the movement to explore, learn and celebrate the incredible role of composites.

Tendencia al alza: producción de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y julio de 2025, la producción total de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos aumentó un 63.8 % en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior.

Celdas automatizadas con inteligencia artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Stäubli mostrará soluciones robóticas intuitivas y flexibles para la automatización de procesos posteriores al mecanizado.

The Advantages of Automated Shopfloor Gaging

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This “parallel kinematic” gage offers the opportunity to automate and improve machining process control for shops endeavoring to move from sample inspection to 100% inspection.

Gardner Business Index - July 2025: 48.3

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

Progressive Components' Next-Generation Injection Mold Management

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Progressive Components will highlight its ProFile v5 platform for real-time data and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, as well as asset management, including mold health monitoring.

K Offers Guided Tours on Hot Topics

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

K 2025 offers free thematic guided tours in English and German on topics like digitalization, materials, sustainability and next-generation workers. 

LK Metrology Surface Roughness Probe Enhances Component Inspection

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

LK Metrology’s Surfacers SRP high-resolution probe is designed for seamless surface analysis within CNC measuring cycles on CMMs.

Mazak Achieves Production Milestone, Announces Plans to Open New Technical Center

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mazak Corp. celebrates the completion of its 40,000th machine at the Mazak iSmart Factory in Florence, Kentucky, showcasing advanced manufacturing and digital integration.

MMX 2025 Marks Expansion of America Makes Mission, Placing AM in Context

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The manufacturing institute remains dedicated to additive manufacturing, but speakers emphasized AM’s utility to enable the greater promise of adaptive manufacturing, supply chain security and more. Six observations.
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L’Oréal impulsa igualdad en ciencia y tecnología

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

L’Oréal México y aliados realizan un encuentro para promover la igualdad de género en ciencia y tecnología, con conferencias y mesas de trabajo.  

AMPP Recognizes Board Chair Juan Caballero for Key SPIA Appointment

| Products Finishing

Association for Materials Protection and Performance honors Juan Caballero’s new role as coordinator of the Corrosion Commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects.

Wacker To Present Resource-Saving Silicon Rubber for Food Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Molded parts made from Elastosil eco LR 5003 save resources and meet the guidelines for food contact products even without thermal post-treatment.