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Automating Mold Inspection: Integrating Speed, Precision and Usability Across Complex Workflows
| MoldMaking Technology
Whether you're verifying an electrode, checking a complex cavity or feeding quality data into a closed-loop workflow, today’s CMM technologies are turning inspection into a competitive advantage, not a bottleneck.
How to Suppress Shop ‘Schadenfreude’
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Improving employees’ self-esteem while maintaining a healthy level of coworker competitiveness can minimize the adverse effects of this envy-driven emotion.
Metalworking Index Continues Steady Climb in September
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
The pace is slow, but the GBI: Metalworking is moving in the right direction for the third consecutive month.
#economics
Shibaura presenta moldeo por inyección con rPET en K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En K 2025, Shibaura muestra sus máquinas de moldeo por inyección con rPET, eficiencia energética y monitoreo digital a través de la plataforma machiNetCloud.
Boy presenta moldeo eléctrico interactivo en K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Dr. Boy exhibe en Düsseldorf la BOY 50 Electric con robots y láser, integrando moldeo, personalización y automatización en una experiencia única.
GKN Aerospace, Airbus Helicopters MOU strengthens Netherlands and Europe industrial cooperation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The agreement, building on the partners’ 2023 MOU, supports composite technologies and electrical wiring system advancements for the H225M Caracal helicopter.
Fiberglass-reinforced nylon PA12 is co-developed by AGY, Orion Compounding
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Implementation of AGY’s S2 Glass fiber enhances the material’s tensile and impact strength, elongation at break, and improves tensile and flexural modulus.
National Manufacturing Group acquires Fiber-Tech
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-Tech’s extensive experience in custom fiberglass molding will complement National’s broad capabilities in FRP molding, thermoformed plastics, operator cab fabrication and assembly.
Novaspace reports 43,000 satellites to be launched 2025-2034
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Annual report forecasts record growth — averaging 12 satellites/day — fueled by mega-constellations, defense demand and rapid innovation.
SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter opens 2026 conference papers call
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers, academics and industry specialists are invited to submit abstracts by Nov. 30, 2025, for the one-day February 2026 event.
Award-winning Oder river bridge cuts 500 tons of steel with CFRP tension cables
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, the Oder Bridge near Küstrin is a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, enabling 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.
Teasers, Tidbits and Takeaways from “A Manufacturing Story”
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
After collaborating on a project, Matt Guse gifted me his book. This enjoyable, story-driven read reveals his manufacturing journey and people-focused leadership, and offers valuable takeaways worth sharing.
Angeloni Group completes Selcom Multiaxial Technology merger
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Acquired in 2022, Selcom and Angeloni Group are now operating as a single company with enriched composites expertise.
F1 team debuts bio-based carbon fiber on W16 rear wheel shields
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The technically performant components outfitting the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s race car were developed using Syensqo resin with 30% bio-based materials.
Masterbatches plásticos: tendencias y crecimiento 2024-2031
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El mercado global de masterbatches plásticos crecerá hasta 2031, impulsado por Asia-Pacífico, sostenibilidad e innovación en polímeros.
Nagoya Institute of Technology Defluorination Method Enables Efficient Fluorine Recovery
| Products Finishing
NITech introduces a room-temperature defluorination approach for PTFE and PFAS, achieving high fluorine recovery yields under mild conditions, and thus offering recycling potential of these substances.
Platinum Tooling Lineup Provides Machining Flexibility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Platinum Tooling’s premium lines include live tools and angle heads from Heimatec, Swiss-type collets/guide bushings from Tecnicrafts, mechanical, air and motor spindles from Henninger and Quick knurling and marking tools from Hommel + Keller.
Kuka AMR Streamlines Transport of Heavy Loads
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The KMP 3000P features an omnidirectional drive that provides maximum flexibility in tight spaces, with the capacity to transport loads up to three tons in any direction.
Key Concepts of Machine Learning in Manufacturing
Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop
Machine learning enables the prediction of process outcomes without explicitly being programmed.
Sepro Launches Revamped Robot Line and Controller
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Sepro will debut the faster more power S-Line robots and a fully revamped Visual 4 controller at K 2025.
México, principal socio de la industria plástica de EE. UU., según PLASTICS
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Durante la feria K 2025, PLASTICS presentó el informe Global Trends 2025 que destaca a México como el principal mercado de exportación y socio estratégico del sector plástico estadounidense. En entrevista con Plastics Technology México, Perc Pineda analizó el impacto de los aranceles, la dinámica del comercio regional y las oportunidades que plantea la próxima renegociación del T-MEC.
Smarter Racking Design and Maintenance Strategies
| Products Finishing
As a core part of any surface finishing process, racking design, maintenance and replacement ensures your line can consistently perform at its best.