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Altair, DAC join efforts to increase digital maturity of aerospace suppliers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Enhanced access to digital tools will support SMEs and startups at all levels, fostering innovation and resiliency and reducing supply chain fragmentation across Italy and Europe.
CMC nose, control surfaces for Space Rider TPS pass dynamic structural qualification
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Largest melt infiltrated ceramic matrix composite part to date and complex body flap assembly achieve key milestone ahead of manufacturing the flight unit for Europe’s first reusable space vehicle.
BlueRebirth Council to build automotive recycling value chain
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Six Japanese companies, including Toray Industries, are committed to realizing a true car-to-car recycling system, building know-how via projects, industry collaboration to achieve a stable recycled materials supply.
Sensory consolidation roller for laser-based AFP enables innovative temperature measurement
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Within the InSiTe project, IFW has demonstrated embedded fiber optic sensors for continuous measurement of temperature in the area of compaction with high spatial resolution up to 0.65 millimeter.
Laser Cleaner Minimizes Mold Cleaning Risks
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Rocklin Manufacturing Co.’s LC/RR 1500 Laser Cleaner offers a simple, fast and precise alternative to minimize mold cleaning risks.
Woven UD fabric enhances scalable carbon fiber options for infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Zoltek introduces PX35 woven UD fabric which bridges the gap between performance and affordability for retrofit and new build scenarios.
Calculating the Average Cost of Powder
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
Understanding cost per piece is a crucial step toward controlling production expenses and improving profit margins.
Powdered rheology additive improves composites processing, performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: BYK USA introduces Garamite-1958, a clay-based additive optimal for applications where high anti-sag, anti-settling or anti-separation performance is required.
Mastercam Update Features AI-Enabled CAM Intelligence
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mastercam 2026 focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in programming workflows while providing more precise control over complex machining operations.
Horn Milling System Enables Efficient Machining of Aluminum
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The DM 50 series features a modular design for quick adaptation to a variety of applications while keeping operating and maintenance costs low.
Through Thick and Thin: Reflecting on Injection Molding Thin and Thick Walls
| Plastics Technology
Author considers time molding thin-wall food packaging and thicker-walled interior automotive trim, weighing the differences and similarities in process, molds and materials.
CCAI Honors 2025 Award Recipients at Annual Meeting
| Products Finishing
Chemical Coaters Association International recognizes Michelle Striggow with a lifetime achievement award as well as other various members with Chapter Awards.
Metalworking Activity Sees Minor Drop in June
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
Positive results in employment trends and production are offset by supplier deliveries, among other components.
Querétaro se posiciona como polo estratégico para la industria plástica
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
En Plastics Meetings México 2025, el Ing. Marco Antonio del Prete, Secretario de Desarrollo Sustentable del estado de Querétaro, destacó el potencial industrial de la entidad en inversión extranjera, empleo formal y desarrollo de clústeres como el de plásticos, clave para impulsar la innovación y competitividad del sector.
In the News: AM Enhancing Automotive Safety, Performance
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
IndyCar’s 3D printed top frame made another save in a recent race, when a car flipped over following a collision in St. Louis; both drivers walked away thanks, in part, to the titanium component. Meanwhile, Donkervoort Automobielen has announced a 3D printed water-charged air cooler for its P24 RS supercar, made by heat exchanger specialist Conflux.
ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new company CEO, Alison Hawkins, previously served as ProShop’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, where she led transformative initiatives in operational alignment and customer success.
CircularCheck: herramienta clave para el ecodiseño de envases
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ecoembes lanza CircularCheck, solución que guía a más de 20,000 empresas hacia envases sostenibles y adaptados a la normativa de reciclabilidad.
Optimización del taladrado con geometría intercambiable
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El CoroDrill DE10, de Sandvik Coromant, mejora la productividad en operaciones de taladrado de alto volumen con una interfaz de sujeción avanzada y geometría optimizada.
Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 1
| MoldMaking Technology
This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week we review considerations for mold water cooling systems.
Smart Tooling Strategies are Critical for High-Speed Machining
| Production Machining
The type of machine tool matters, but so do quality toolholders and cutters with minimal runout to establish an effective high-speed machining process.
Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.
Nikon CT Technology Provides High-Resolution Scanning
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Limited Angle CT provides detailed inspection of specific areas of interest within larger components.