Video: "Lightweighting" for 3D Printed Investment Casting Patterns

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D Systems' QuickCast design strategies reduce the amount of material used to make investment casting patterns, reducing weight but also cost for these tools.

Technical textiles, prepregs, composite parts and multilayered materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: BGF Industries is highlighting its range of versatile woven products for composite reinforcements, with materials, parts and literature available for viewing, as well as those from parent company Porscher Industries.

AGY launches L-HDI glass fiber tailored to AI infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AGY now offers a complete AI-centric product portfolio supporting optical transceivers, high-speed routers, IC substrates and more as the need for precise, thermally stable materials grow.

Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.

Scalable automation technologies drive composites efficiency, consistency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Learn how Magnum Venus Products’ equipment portfolio is evolving, with a focus on MVP Motion line, INV3, IPD, Nitrotherm spray and Flex Molding technologies.

Sector automotriz mexicano acelera su marcha en julio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En julio de 2025 la producción de la industria automotriz creció 2.36 % y las exportaciones se incrementaron 7.94%.

Clariant lanza aditivos sin PFAS para extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant presentó AddWorks PPA, aditivos sin PFAS que mejoran la extrusión de poliolefinas sin afectar calidad ni propiedades mecánicas.

Movacolor, Labotek Unit Combines Drying, Feeding

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System billed as a one-of-a-kind machine that combines material drying and additive dosing in one unit.

Next-Generation Tilting Thermoformer To Debut from Kiefel

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New machine can make cups from a range of materials, including recycled PET.  

Reciclaje químico de césped sintético con tecnología HCT

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La empresa canadiense Aduro logró convertir césped sintético en hidrocarburos reciclables mediante su tecnología HCT, sin requerir limpieza previa. Este avance responde al desafío técnico de tratar residuos plásticos multicapa, cada vez más frecuentes.

Anemoi wins U.K. funding to advance CFRP rotor sail designs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Seven-month project will develop folding sail systems for Anemoi’s 3.5-meter-diameter rotor sail, and cover additional design optimizations that are expected to improve the aerodynamic performance of wind-assisted vessels.

CRG Defense secures $2 million contract to build hybrid military vehicle electric motors/generators

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The effort also supports a broader initiative to accelerate hybrid-electric propulsion technologies to ground and air platforms, leveraging FRP structures and composite-based magnetic retention systems.

Ross Multi-Shaft Mixer Enhances High-Performance Processing

| Products Finishing

Charles Ross & Son Co. introduces the VMC-300, a versatile mixer combining three independent agitation systems for complex formulations in multiple industries.

SGL Carbon manufactures natural fiber prepregs for motorsports

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SGL Carbon supplied prepreg materials made from Bcomp flax fiber fabric to Japanese company Tras Ltd. for the Toyota Hilux’s natural fiber body.

Third Re:Build Manufacturing site achieves AS9100 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New Kensington site certification expands Re:Build’s aerospace and defense manufacturing footprint, offering customers an experienced, responsive partner capable of taking on mission-critical programs.

Stainless Steel Series Benefits Blow Mold and Vac Form Applications

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Molder’s World Inc.’s stainless steel mold material, Vortex is designed to ensure a smooth part with the measured release of gases during the molding process, providing better detail on the part and faster part production.  

5 Finalists Announced for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Five leading companies to demonstrate cutting-edge in-situ monitoring technologies for metal AM.

Using a Simulator to Support Upskilling and Empowering Workers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A virtual machine tool trainer powered by digital twin technology helps bridge the labor gap, starting with school programs.
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Anca MicroX ULTRA y MX7 ULTRA: rectificado de precisión con control nanométrico

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: La empresa australiana presentará soluciones para producir herramientas de corte con geometría compleja, acabado mejorado y procesos automatizados desde una sola celda.

Sizing Your Granulator To Optimize Scrap Reuse

| Plastics Technology

What makes good regrind, and why is it important? Ideal regrind should be as close to pelletized material as possible, meaning regrind that is uniform and homogeneous, with minimal dust, fines and longs. Learn how to find the right granulator for your scrap.

Benefitting From an Accurate Data Ecosystem

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Data is useless unless it’s true. After decades of false starts with incomplete, unstandardized data collection systems, Alexandria Industries put together a software ecosystem that delivers accurate data to managers, operators and ERP systems alike. In this article, discover its effect on the Alexandria shop floor.

Polygonica Reference App for Additive Repair

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Source: MachineWorks Ltd.