AkzoNobel Achieves Top Airbus Supplier Award

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings business earns “Accredited Supplier” status in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program for sustained performance and continuous improvement.

Alfa Laval Launches AI-Based Condition Monitoring Solution

| Valve Magazine

Alfa Laval launched Clariot, a next-generation, AI-based condition monitoring solution, built for hygienic process equipment to deliver accurate analysis and support.

Machining Consequences Due to Eliminating Lead from Alloys

| Production Machining

Removing lead from brass has a number of consequences when machining parts such as electrical connectors in large volumes. Here are some strategies for overcoming such machining challenges. 

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools anuncia relevo en la presidencia

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Tomoaki Hirano asumió la presidencia de la empresa el 1 de julio, en reemplazo de Tom Haag, quien se retira tras una trayectoria de más de 40 años.

Robotic riveting cell suited to automatic fastening for composite frames, components

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: The Belotti ARC is an integrated system that rapidly and automatically manages multiple types of rivets and Time-Serts.

Using multidisciplinary simulation, real-time process monitoring to improve composite pressure vessels

| CompositesWorld

Multi-pronged approach closes the loop between design and production of Type 3, 4 and 5 pressure vessels, enabling simulation of as-built composite tanks to improve performance and storage capacity while reducing weight and cost.

Built by People

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Remembering and celebrating colleagues, and valuing the everyday moments we share.

Messe Düsseldorf Previews K 2025 with Exhibitor Partners

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

More than 70 journalists from 33 countries, as well as 15 exhibitors and multiple representatives of trade show organizer Messe Düsseldorf gathered in Düsseldorf, Germany over three days in June to preview K 2025 (Oct. 8-15).

Yanfeng elige PC/ABS de ELIX para el Buick GL8

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El material PC/ABS 5130 de ELIX Polymers destaca por su resistencia, fluidez y bajas emisiones, siendo clave en interiores del nuevo SGM Buick GL8 de Yanfeng.

Tape wrappers optimize aerocomposite parts manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Engineering Technology Corp. strives to raise the bar with precision-engineered solutions like Tape Wrappers, which are built for propulsion systems, structural components or thermal protection solutions.

Custom-engineered hydraulic presses are build for long-term reliability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Macrodyne Technologies’ turnkey equipment solutions, from presses to integrated automation systems, offer a range of operational benefits that address demanding production.

Powder Coating Institute Announces Executive Director Retirement

| Products Finishing

Powder Coating Institute reveals Kevin Coursin's retirement and interim leadership transition

Last Chance for the TASC Early-Bird Discount!

| Modern Machine Shop

TASC is a one-of-a-kind, two-day automation conference designed to drive efficiency, quality and scalability at U.S. job shops. Register now through July 11 to receive early-bird pricing and discover practical automation solutions tailored for small-and mid-sized shops.

Pic of the Week: Custom 3D Printed Elements for Sports Utility Yacht

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Caracol’s Heron AM system was used to 3D print customizable, superstructural composite parts for a Pershing sports utility yacht — featured as this week’s pic.

Die Mannschaft of composites innovation in Germany

Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld

A robust industrial base, top-tier academic institutions and regulatory momentum around sustainability makes Germany a sought-after region by investors and startups alike.  

Post Cure: Bionic fiber placement produces load-optimized, nature-inspired thermoplastic composite preforms

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fibionic’s fibionic fiber placement (FPP) technology enables the development of “fiber skeletons,” semi-finished parts suitable for any application that incorporates composite reinforcement exactly where it is needed.

Cross-functional, fully integrated company ensures composites program success

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: From concept to completion, Janicki highlights its ability to bring expertise, scale and agility to tooling, parts, prototypes and assemblies production.

Sujeción segura para piezas delicadas en mecanizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea Gold Wave Collet, de iSwiss, ofrece soluciones avanzadas para evitar rayaduras y preservar el acabado de componentes sensibles durante el mecanizado.

Chevalier CNC Slant-Bed Lathe Automates Small-Part Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The FCL-130RP’s 30-degree slant bed provides rigid performance, optimal chip removal and long-term machining stability.

Benchtop LSR Injection Molding Machine Launches

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

APSX  LLC, which previously marketed the APSX‑PIM desktop thermoplastic injection molding machine, has debuted the APSX‑LSR — a benchtop liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection system.
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Exportaciones estatales repuntan 3.6 % en el primer trimestre

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer trimestre de 2025, las exportaciones manufactureras representaron 90.6 % del valor total de las exportaciones de las entidades federativas.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Present at CW Tech Days

| CompositesWorld

CompositesWorld is accepting speaker abstracts for its upcoming Tech Days event until July 14th. CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions for Defense and Space Applications will take place Oct. 16, 2025.