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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Machine Sizing and Specification for Optimal Mold Performance, Part 1
| MoldMaking Technology
Guidelines to ensure proper mold fit and maximum efficiency in injection molding machines.
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.
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.
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
Partners Power Energy Efficiency, Approved Refrigerants in Process Cooling
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
technotrans and partner enesty will focus on energy efficiency, natural refrigerants, and eligible cooling and temperature control systems at K 2025.
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.
Peter Gardner To Retire from LS Mtron Injection Molding USA
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The 37-year plastics veteran began his career in Chicago in 1988 and will retire as the current president of the South Korean press maker’s U.S. subsidiary.