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.
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.
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.
Cygnet Texkimp relaunches customer slitting trials at UK Innovation Centre
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A production-scale prepreg tape slitting system featuring SAHM winding technology is available for thermoset, thermoplastic and ceramic tape trialing following an Asia contract win.
AMSL Aero secures $3 million to progress Australian LH2 aviation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Project goals include designing LH2 refueling systems, validating power distribution and fuel measurement in flight, and gathering evidence to support future national regulatory frameworks.
ISCC Plus validates Teijin Aramid’s use of alternative feedstocks in Twaron fiber production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The certification ensures that Twaron-based tire components can be produced with bio-based and recycled feedstocks while maintaining high performance standards.
DITF launches €4.2 million recycling projects to advance fiber, textile circular economies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The initiatives focus on creating industrial-scale processes for recycled high-performance fibers and transforming textile waste into high-quality yarns.
Hexagon Agility lands major CNG orders in Mexico and Jordan to advance clean energy transition
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Deployments will supply onboard CNG fuel systems for 100 Cummins X15N-powered trucks in Mexico’s largest fleet and deliver ADR X-Store Mobile Pipeline modules to Jordan’s Watani in deals set to begin delivery in Q3 2025.
Velosity Earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal for Sustainability Performance
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Rating reinforces Velosity’s efforts to align with global sustainability standards and customer expectations.
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Pre-hardened Mold Steel Offers Variety of Benefits for Moldmaking
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Finkl Steel highlights its MD Xtra, a pre-hardened, mold steel designed for various applications and uses for moldmakers.
Automated Laser Cutting at K 2025
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
eurolaser says its show highlight will be the M-800 CO₂ laser-cutting system with automatic shuttle table for 24/7 operation.
Three Tips for Optimizing Surface Prep for Plating
| Products Finishing
By identifying oil slicks, performing in-line tests and observing tank appearance, many problems are solved regarding surface preparation in the plating process.
Kennametal Tooling System Provides Effective Machining at High Speeds
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
BTKV30 is a tooling system designed specifically for small-parts machining in industries such as aerospace, medical, oil and gas, transportation and general engineering.
Sabic impulsa producción de piezas plásticas de gran tamaño
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Sabic presenta Megamolding, plataforma para fabricar piezas termoplásticas de gran tamaño con mayor eficiencia, sostenibilidad y libertad de diseño.
Composite consumables target surface improvements, infusion and RTM processes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Global technical textiles company Freudenberg Materials presents its portfolio of surfacing veils and Enka Solutions 3D polymeric filament structures used in flow media and spacers.
Sistemas CNC abiertos para integración con robótica
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EMO: Mitsubishi Electric presentará arquitecturas de control diseñadas para acelerar el desarrollo de nuevas máquinas y celdas automatizadas.
Mazak Achieves Production Milestone, Announces Plans to Open New Technical Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak Corporation celebrates the completion of its 40,000th machine at the Mazak iSmart Factory in Florence, Kentucky, showcasing advanced manufacturing and digital integration.
September 2025: Prices for the 5 Commodity Resins Relatively Stable
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Despite some price increase initiatives for PE, PP and PS, flat pricing dominant.
Evosys Laser Welding Launches at K 2025
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Evosys Laser will introduce second-generation EvoWeld and EvoWeld Mini table-top systems, as well as the Evo2Step process and absorption measurement in Düsseldorf.
How I Made It: Montez King
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
From high schooler pushing a broom on a shop floor to executive director of the National Institute of Metalworking Standards (NIMS), a series of bold decisions have shaped Montez King’s career path.
#workforcedevelopment
Sustainability: The smart entry point into composites for investors
Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld
Going green or finding methods to resolve EOL composites recycling has quickly given rise to a wave of entrepreneurial activity — one that has piqued the interest of investors globally.
HCMF inaugura planta en Coahuila con inversión de 325 millones de pesos
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con una inversión de 325 millones de pesos, la empresa taiwanesa HCMF inauguró una planta en Ramos Arizpe en la que producirá techos corredizos para autos.