Expansión regional como estrategia ante aranceles

| Modern Machine Shop México

Un especialista de la firma KPMG México señala que el panorama comercial de América del Norte atraviesa un período de volatilidad que está afectando a la dinámica global.

Low-temp demold BMI prepreg enables low-cost master molds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Kaneka Aerospace 250°F BMI prepreg tooling, developed in collaboration with Janicki Industries, elevates composite tooling capabilities.

NASF/AESF Project #125: Doped Ti4O7 Anodes to Improve PFAS Degradation via Electrooxidation (Q2)

| Products Finishing

An extension of a previous project on the efficacy of titanium suboxide (Ti4O7) anodes in the electro-oxidation of PFAS, this work explores doped Ti4O7 anodes to enhance PFAS degradation.

Monaghan Tooling Group Solid Carbide Taps Enhance Performance in Demanding Materials

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

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.

MMT Chats: Moldmaking to Aerospace Manufacturing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mold builder explains how the business adapted when traditional customers left, finding new opportunities in the aerospace and space industries.

KVE, Pinette PEI to supply TPC induction welding equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integrated solution for TPC stamp forming and part assembly via induction welding opens capabilities for increased part sizes, reduced weight and production cost, optimized cycle times.

Bell is awarded Phase 2 funding for DARPA X-Plane 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bell has been given the opportunity to build an X-Plane demonstrator based on a stop/fold tiltrotor. 

XTI Aerospace completes FAA TriFan 600 structures review

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The TriFan 600, an “xVTOL” platform that is fully composite, heads toward FAA type certification.

Composite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.

N Range Offers Over 3,000 Variants in Different Dimensions and Steel Grades

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

This extension to the existing range is designed specifically to meet the needs of tool and moldmaking and is an optimum supplement to the extensive Hasco plate portfolio of undrilled P and drilled K plates.

Torno CNC MT1065EX: mecanizado de alta velocidad con doble husillo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El torno CNC MT1065EX, de Murata Machinery USA, está diseñado para el mecanizado rápido y preciso en aplicaciones de producción en serie.

A Brief History of Metal: The AM Curmudgeon

Sarah Jordan | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing has its place, but pitting it against any one other process isn’t all that useful — because very few metal parts are made through just one process. In this column, a look at the steps to deliver a metal part starting from oxide.   

Custom hydraulic presses promote reliability, material variety and automation features

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Learn how a custom press from French enhances the composite molding process, equipped to adhere to application/requirement needs.

Nace United Machining Solutions, uno de los mayores grupos mundiales de máquinas-herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

 La creación de United Machining Solutions supera los 1,500 millones de dólares en ventas y se posiciona como un referente global en tecnologías de manufactura.

Renishaw Helps Tronosjet Manufacturing Achieve FAA Certification

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Renishaw LPBF AM systems allow Tronosjet to produce an array of aircraft components, including a safety critical engine thrust control pulley bracket.
#regulations

How I Made It: Matt Erbach

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

One of only 10 teachers statewide to receive the 2025 Golden Apple Award, Matt Erbach earned the honor for his exceptional work teaching CNC machining and welding — a rare recognition for a career and technical educator. In this interview, Erbach shares how he transformed a neglected shop class into a cutting-edge manufacturing lab.
#workforcedevelopment

Molder Emphasizes Energy Transparency To Achieve Energy Efficiency

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

German injection molder Filthaus turned to its neighbor in Meinerzhagen — Wittmann — to set up 30 individual measuring points for power consumption using the latter’s iMAGOxt cloud-based energy-management software.

Selecting the Best Powder Coating Product for the Price

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

To find the best powder coating material, first determine how well the powder handles, then see how it covers, and finally determine the applied cost.

Composites Fabricating returns to expansion territory

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

June’s results build on May gains, returning the composites index to a reading that reflects positive growth.

Moldmaking Activity Recovers in May With Bump Up to 48.0

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Dramatic swings in Moldmaking Index reflect instability amid changes to tariff policy.  
#economics

Hexagon CAM Software Enhances Swiss-Type Functionality

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Espirit Edge now includes advancements in Swiss machining and AI, enabling manufacturers to overcome programming complexity and address the widening skills gap, enhance productivity and streamline operations.

Wall Colmonoy Facility Expands Support for Asia-Pacific Market

| Products Finishing

Wall Colmonoy (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. opens in Changshu City, China, to provide faster service and localized solutions for growing regional demand.