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Fiber Elements raises €2.6 million seed funding for 3D basalt fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The company’s approach combines FEA with advanced manufacturing processes to create mineral composites that are 3X stronger than steel while weighing two-thirds less, aiming to replace steel reinforcement in construction.
Mold Material Enables Additive Manufacturing Capabilities for Tooling
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Uddeholm USA features its mold material Corrax as the first additive manufacturing (AM) powder made for tooling. Corrax is a stainless steel made for AM with corrosion resistance and polishability.
Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Based on an additive package custom-tailored to the application, Moxietec’s foaming technology promises stronger parts through consistent bubbles.
Manufacturing Wellness: 8 Habits of Highly Effective Machine Shops
| Production Machining
From an early age, we learn that good habits can make a lifetime of difference. Eat your vegetables. Say please and thank you. Exercise regularly. Just as with people, manufacturers can make a difference in their long-term success and growth by developing strong, positive “manufacturing wellness” habits.
Experiment Platform for Sounding Rockets Is 3D Printed — and Compostable
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
Developed by the Aeromedical FabLab of the German Aerospace Center, MiniFix is a 3D printed, compostable experiment platform that has successfully flown five times aboard sounding rockets.
Monaghan Tooling Group Solid Carbide Taps Enhance Performance in Demanding Materials
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Monaghan Tooling Group’s Vergnano H-Series High Performance Machine Taps are designed for high-speed tapping in hardened steel, nonferrous metals and superalloys with superior tool life and thread quality.
Stratasys and Trinckle Partner to Integrate Fixturemate Into GrabCAD Print Pro
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The integration lets production teams complete the entire fixture workflow from design to print inside a single platform, cutting lead‑times from weeks to hours while eliminating the need for advanced CAD skills.
Supertec amplía su línea de rectificadoras con soluciones para piezas complejas y espacios reducidos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas versiones de las rectificadoras de Supertec Machinery están diseñadas para atender las demandas de mecanizado de alta precisión en espacios reducidos.
Helmel CMM Enables High-Speed, Autonomous Measurements
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Microstar Model 320-185 CMM features an enhanced drive system with steel- and Kevlar-reinforced drive belts, enabling more aggressive motion parameters.
Latest Launches
| Valve Magazine
Emerson’s BESS solution; Trillium Flow's rising stem ball valve; Alfa Laval launches AI-based condition monitoring solution.
PCI Partners With Capitol Hill Management Services
| Products Finishing
Powder Coating Institute selects Capitol Hill Management Services to drive growth and industry support starting January 2026.
Episode 58: An Interview With Douglas Hughes, Ambrose Schaffer; MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Electroless nickel (EN) experts Douglas Hughes and Ambrose Schaffer discuss the current state of EN in an interview from this year’s SUR/FIN finishing industry trade show.
Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.
Layup molds, vacuum fixtures address aerospace tooling trends
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Technical Tooling is integrating advanced materials, digital process compatibilities and automation into its low-CTE Ravin layup molds and Vacu-Grip fixture offerings to meet evolving needs.
Aliplast expande capacidad de reciclaje con adquisición en Italia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Aliplast adquiere planta de Gurit Italia y suma 15 mil toneladas anuales de PET reciclado, en línea con las nuevas exigencias normativas de la UE.
Industry Profile: Chris Jones
| Valve Magazine
Chris Jones is the Chair of the VRC Board of Directors.
Agglorema: solución de reciclaje de plásticos contaminados
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En la feria K 2025, Erema presenta Agglorema, una máquina para reciclaje de residuos plásticos húmedos que produce aglomerados aptos para reciclaje químico.
Cutting Tools Deep Dive: Who to Call and What to Know
| MoldMaking Technology
Mold cutting tools are used on machine tools to cut metal and prove important components of the overall mold machining process to consider when looking to improve speeds, feeds, wear as well as surface finish. Access this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, cutting tool products and more.
Siemens CNC Control Enhances Shopfloor Productivity with Robot Integration
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Siemens Digital Industries' Sinumerik 828 CNC seamlessly integrates with KUKA robots for cost-effective part handling and automation in job shops.
Prepreg innovations commit to cost, energy consumption reduction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: PRF Materials is highlighting Reepreg, its novel Q.tool recycled innovation and will be providing updates on its Product Development and Innovation Centre.
Querétaro fortalecerá el perfil técnico del sector aeroespacial
| Modern Machine Shop México
La secretaria de Educación de Querétaro, Martha Soto, afirmó que es fundamental identificar las necesidades de talento de un sector estratégico como el aeroespacial.
Mastering Large ID and OD Measurements
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Measuring large IDs and ODs boils down to selecting the right tool for the application.