LK Metrology Introduces Plug-and-Play Probe for Surface Roughness Measurement

| Products Finishing

The Surfacer SRP’s integration of surface roughness measurement directly onto the CMM streamlines the inspection processes, eliminates time-consuming transfers and provides greater accuracy.

Fibre Glast achieves AS9120B certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites distributor demonstrates compliance with rigorous aerospace, aviation and defense quality standards in addition to its existing ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Eric Hein joins NIAR as director of strategy, product development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eric Hein, a veteran of more than 20 years in aerospace and defense with leadership positions held at Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna and Boeing, will lead strategic planning and product development initiatives.

Beta Alia aircraft flight kicks off Test Arena operations in Norway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Demonstration eVTOL flights through the Test Arena established by Avinor and CAA Norway are designed to evaluate use cases and routes for zero- and low-emission aviation in the Nordic region.

CEAD hybrid LFAM opens ways for KCL bio-based 3D printing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partnership achieves compatibility of large-format additive manufacturing with KCL’s Formi biocomposite granules, building sustainable production options.

RWC completes prototype radome using Renegade NCAMP-certified composite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Completed prototype for Georgian Aerospace uses a low-dielectric epoxy prepreg on quartz fabric, which has passed radio frequency testing with results equivalent to traditionally higher-cost, low-dielectric matrix options.

Amanda Nummy gives fourth keynote at SPE ACCE 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Senior polymer engineer at Hyundai Automotive Technical Center Inc. will analyze strategies for balancing objectives in automotive composites design.

CAD Tool Leverages AI to Improve Critical Tasks in Moldmaking

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Cimatron highlights its CAD-AI, a tool designed to transform CAD analysis and toolmaking by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning for feature detection.  

Polymer Selection: Identifying the Ideal Candidate for Metal-to-Plastic Replacement

| Plastics Technology

As a “new” material choice, the story of plastics has long been about replacing incumbent materials, and thanks to ongoing advances, that story isn’t over yet.

Alpek optimiza su red y cierra planta en Estados Unidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La instalación con capacidad de 170,000 toneladas dejó de operar el 31 de julio, en línea con las metas de eficiencia y sostenibilidad de Alpek.

Arburg's K Focus: Sustainability, Digitalization, Automation

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

With some debuts still under wraps at press time, Arburg says attendees will find answers to pressing questions around sustainability, digitalization and automation at its K 2025 booth. 

Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

New players proliferate, increasing CMC materials and manufacturing capacity, novel processes and automation to meet demand for higher part volumes and performance.

What CNC Taught Us About Adopting AI in Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Modern Machine Shop was early to cover CNC when others weren’t. Now, as AI pushes into programming, optimization and robotics, we need to separate production-ready tools from overpromised tech.

Control térmico multizona: Yudo presenta el CW663 en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El CW663 permite gestionar hasta 72 zonas independientes con alta precisión térmica, ideal para procesos complejos de moldeo por inyección.

AI and Tiebarless Debuts for Engel

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The latest generation of its electric tiebarless victory injection molding machines, inject AI process assistance and AI-powered machine support via its e-connect portal, will debut at K 2025.

Automatización sin gabinete con control CNC en Linux

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Beckhoff presenta el sistema MX y soluciones compactas para automatización modular y control basado en PC.

Emuge-Franken End Mills Provide High Metal Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

TiNox-Cut VAR end mills are designed for hard-to-cut materials from stainless steel and titanium to Inconel and nickel alloys.

Perforación profunda en manufactura de alta precisión médica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La perforación de agujeros profundos en instrumentos quirúrgicos exige alta precisión, concentricidad y control dimensional. Las limitaciones de las máquinas tipo suizo impulsan el uso de soluciones automatizadas como la UNE6-2i, que integra doble husillo y robótica para optimizar la manufactura médica, garantizando calidad constante y reducción de errores en producción.

Procedimiento para calibrar calibradores y vernier digital

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

En manufactura, la calibración de calibradores digitales y vernier garantiza mediciones precisas y conformidad con estándares. Este artículo incorpora una tabla de verificación y un checklist, junto con la descripción de herramientas, bloques patrón y técnicas para reducir errores.

Ariston invertirá 150 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa, de capital italiano, producirá calentadores de agua, tanto de gas como eléctricos, y se centrará en abastecer a los mercados de Estados Unidos y Canadá.

Cómo optimizar producción y calidad con mecanizado en cinco ejes

| Modern Machine Shop México

El mecanizado en cinco ejes permite orientar la herramienta en múltiples direcciones, accediendo a varias caras en una sola fijación. Frente al mecanizado en tres ejes, reduce reposicionamientos, errores y tiempos muertos. Su aplicación en piezas y moldes mejora el acabado, la precisión y la productividad, compensando rápidamente la inversión inicial.

Umicore Platinum Electrolyte Enhances Medical Technology Applications

| Products Finishing

Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions introduces Platuna PT, a high-purity platinum coating designed for optimal performance in implants, sensors and other medical instruments.