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.
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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.