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Products Finishing Reveals 2025 Qualifying Top Shops
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
Real-time part printing exhibits LSAM’s industrial scale capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Thermwood’s presence at CAMX showcases composite additive manufacturing at industrial scale, from daily LSAM Additive Printer 510 demos with various material suppliers to a complete parts display.
Visser Precision Saves Time, Reduces Physical Iteration with Simulation for Metal AM
| Additive Manufacturing
In a study conducted by Visser Precision in partnership with PADT, the company found that using simulation in metal additive manufacturing processes reduced the number of iterative build runs and quickened the production process.
U.S. DOE Expands Research Coordination With Norway
| Valve Magazine
The commitment is to collaborate on water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy.
Visser Precision Saves Time, Reduces Physical Iteration with Simulation for Metal AM
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In a study conducted by Visser Precision in partnership with PADT, the company found that using simulation in metal additive manufacturing processes reduced the number of iterative build runs and quickened the production process.
Remembering Pat Gleason: A Lifetime of Service to the Finishing Industry
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Industry steward leaves behind a legacy of integrity and industry influence.
Maas Brothers Names Vice President of Operations
| Products Finishing
Despite being the company’s first outside hire, Everardo Sagarnaga’s collaborative, hands-on, customer service-driven continuous improvement focus made him a natural addition to the Maas Brothers group.
Syensqo and Terma strengthen aerospace, defense partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fostered collaboration will focus on scientific advancements in composites for Terma’s next-gen systems.
FIDAMC starts construction of new technology center in Getafe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Spanish composites R&D center will increase production and technology capacity of FIDAMC and Ensia Expert (Testia) in the new 500-square-meter facility adjacent to its headquarters near Madrid.
Specialized racing bicycle wheel sets feature Arris CFRTP spokes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The CLX Sprint and CLX III bikes are being marketed as the “fastest race wheels,” with co-developed aero-shaped spokes that save 96.6 grams in weight and increase strength by 20%.
The Gund Co. achieves NADCAP accreditation for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineered material solutions company strengthens aerospace and defense industry credibility and compliance.
The Wallonia Composites Learning Network launches in Belgium
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
First session on Industry 4.0 was attended by 22 people representing 16 companies, future sessions planned on sensors, circularity and recycling of composites waste.
UMaine ASCC secures $8 million USDOT partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Building on its years of work in composites, ARPA-I funding will enable the university to further develop and prototype low-cost composite bridge materials via the X-Bridge program.
GA-ASI invests in Arceon CMC for aerospace, defense innovations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Arceon enters into U.S. hypersonics following its stand-out pitch and selection during a November Blue Magic Netherlands event.
Understanding Manifold Thermal Expansion
| MoldMaking Technology
Molders, mold builders and repair technicians must fully understand thermal expansion to ensure they don’t damage critical seals during manifold repairs or routine cleanings.
AIMPLAS Launches Accelerated Biodegradation Test
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New methodology cuts evaluation time for biodegradable plastic materials.
Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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EDM Graphite Enables Moldmakers to Meet Strict Precision Requirements
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Entegris Poco Materials highlights its EDM-3 graphite, known for exceptional strength, wear resistance and fine surface finish characteristics and thus an ideal solution for moldmakers’ most demanding applications.
Controlling the Melt Delivery System Heat Source
| 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: understanding the heating systems along the melt delivery path.
Renishaw Automation Solution Boosts Operational Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The RCS product line focuses on the problems associated with manual setup, calibration and maintenance of robots, such as operational accuracy and repeatability.
ICYMI: July Roundup
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
BBQ, fireworks and best practices: Here’s a quick look at the top articles from July you might have missed.
How I Made It: Roger Atkins
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
From growing up in his father’s shop to leading a national manufacturing association, Roger Atkins has seen it all. In this exclusive interview, Atkins shares insights into building successful businesses, navigating crises and why community is the most powerful tool in manufacturing.