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.

ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

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.

No Change in Finishing Index as June Reading Remains 48.5

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

June results from the GBI look unremarkable on the surface, but activity behind the scenes tells another story.
#economics

Detroit Hosts Revenue Riptide Job Shop Summit

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Revenue Riptide, an annual job shop summit and Steelhead user conference, takes place Sept. 23-24, 2025.

Gobierno de Puebla fortalece gestión de residuos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Gobierno de Puebla distribuirá 120 equipos para reciclaje de PET y compostaje en 41 municipios, como parte del programa “Por amor, transformamos”.  

Firestorm and HP Partner to Transform Expeditionary Manufacturing in Commercial, Humanitarian Environments

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Exclusive collaboration brings HP’s leading 3D printing technology to Firestorm’s expeditionary manufacturing system, unlocking new capabilities and job opportunities in critical sectors.
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GE To Invest $490 Million To Boost Appliance Capacity in Louisville

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Vertically integrated plant will produce range of molded parts for washer and dryer lines.  

Low-consumption, modular VMC pushes precision and performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Breton highlights how the Hawx E2 five axis can elevate trimming, milling and drilling operations.

Informe MXQ: precios del plástico reciclado en LATAM

| Plastics Technology México

El informe de junio 2025 de MXQ analiza precios, oferta y demanda de plásticos reciclados en Brasil, México, Argentina, Chile y Colombia.  

A Surprising Global Gathering: Reflections from the 2025 SID Event

Allison Kline Miller | Production Machining

The Syndicat Du Decolletage event, hosted this year in the U.S., unites precision machining associations from eight countries. To me, it reaffirmed the power of connection in an ever-changing world.

3D Printed Multi-Tool Is (At Least) 8 Tools in 1: The Cool Parts Show #85

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

This year’s AM in Steel competition challenged teams of college students to develop a functional multi-tool using additive manufacturing. The winning entry is our focus on this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2025: Hot Runners

| MoldMaking Technology

A hot runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic directly into the cavities of the mold. Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, hot runner products as well as services.

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.

ACMA announces revision of unified emission factors for open molding, other composite processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Participation, regardless of ACMA membership, is open through July 6, 2025, for revision and redesignation of the ANSI/ACMA UEF-1-2019 standard.

Cirrus invests $13 million to expand Grand Fork aircraft facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Additional composites-intensive SR Series and Vision Jet manufacture support, along with equipment, storage and technical tools will be added over the next few years.

Carbon ThreeSixty supports GKN-led ASPIRE program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon ThreeSixty’s rCF stitched deltoid noodles and TFP process will contribute to the £12 million program’s wingtip demonstrator and optimized composite flap.

Alpha Technologies grows capabilities, global reach with Metravib Material Testing acquisition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Enhanced material testing solutions portfolio expands global capabilities, improves customer support and drive product innovation for R&D labs worldwide.

South Asia wind park applies We4Ce, CNC Onsite tech for composite blade root remanufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This on-site “Re-FIT” method eliminates the need for off-site transport, reducing blade waste, saving 60% in cost and finding a precision solution when drilling out defective bushings from fiberglass blades.

Synergy Additive Manufacturing Awarded Phase I SBIR to Develop Advance Coating Solutions for Critical Naval Applications

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Synergy will develop processes and advance materials optimized for high-deposition and precision cladding on titanium alloys.

TS Conductor to open second AECC conductor facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

TS Conductor is investing $134 million in a new South Carolina manufacturing facility using its aluminum encapsulated carbon core (AECC) conductor technology to produce high-capacity transmission lines, beginning production by late 2025.  

WeylChem Wesseling enters advanced materials market

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fine chemicals manufacture breaks into advanced materials with a new business line in Germany and a strategic partnership with New Jersey’s Novoset.

Airframe Designs invests in continuous carbon fiber printing, complex parts as part of AM growth strategy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Qualifying and aligning with NCAMP for polymers and composites, 3D printed parts include radomes, air ducts, molds and helicopter enclosure panels, being delivered to well-known groups in aviation, defense and space.