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Supertec amplía su línea de rectificadoras con soluciones para piezas complejas y espacios reducidos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas versiones de las rectificadoras de Supertec Machinery están diseñadas para atender las demandas de mecanizado de alta precisión en espacios reducidos.
Layup molds, vacuum fixtures address aerospace tooling trends
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Technical Tooling is integrating advanced materials, digital process compatibilities and automation into its low-CTE Ravin layup molds and Vacu-Grip fixture offerings to meet evolving needs.
Injection Foaming Tech Reduces Density, Increases Mechanical Properties
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Based on an additive package custom-tailored to the application, Moxietec’s foaming technology promises stronger parts through consistent bubbles.
Helmel CMM Enables High-Speed, Autonomous Measurements
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Microstar Model 320-185 CMM features an enhanced drive system with steel- and Kevlar-reinforced drive belts, enabling more aggressive motion parameters.
Agglorema: solución de reciclaje de plásticos contaminados
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En la feria K 2025, Erema presenta Agglorema, una máquina para reciclaje de residuos plásticos húmedos que produce aglomerados aptos para reciclaje químico.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #124: Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems
| Products Finishing
In the third quarterly report, the first coatings obtained with the Vibrobot machine (using a nickel phosphorus bath on manufactured parts) were analyzed, with emphasis on coating thickness and phosphorus distribution.
Matlantis upgrades universal atomistic simulator for materials discovery, opens dedicated U.S. office
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Training datasets for Matlantis’ core AI technology are now developed using r2SCAN, doubling accuracy in atomistic simulations compared to previous version while driving speed, elemental versatility and quantum-level accuracy.
Joby expands California and Ohio manufacturing capacity, adds new aircraft to fleet
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Doubled space will enable production of 24 aircraft/year in Marina, ramp-up of renovated Dayton facility to manufacture and test aircraft components and produce 500 aircraft/year.
Instron releases Bluehill Central 2 iteration with Lab Management module
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The software platform, tied to multiple Instron material and structural testing systems, now offers Lab Management as a standalone to make access to Bluehill Central’s file repository more accessible.
REGENT forms REGENT Defense, unveils defense seaglider product line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ISR, medevac and other maritime defense missions will be supported through the new line of high-speed, long-range, low-signature marine craft, which build off the company’s composites-intensive Viceroy.
Plasmatreat Technology Days 2025 celebrates 30 years of Openair-Plasma
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
More than 200 guests accepted the Steinhagen-based family business’ invitation to discuss new applications of atmospheric plasma systems in surface pretreatment.
Mokon becomes U.S. distributor for orcinus temperature, flow manifolds
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mokon will manufacture the enesty GmbH brand’s orca and smartshark touch-free temperature and flow manifold devices, for use with select water systems, at its facility in Buffalo, New York.
Performance with purpose: Celebrating National Composites Week 2025
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Join the composites community Aug. 25-29, 2025, as we celebrate the power of performance-driven materials. Mark your calendar and help us amplify the message by promoting #CompositesPerformanceWithPurpose.
Horizon Aircraft, ZeroAvia announce plans to explore hydrogen eVTOL propulsion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Horizon considers operational and practical technologies for the Cavorite X7 eVTOL with a focus on real-world implementation while building momentum toward certification and commercial readiness.
Portable, Handheld CMM Enables Simplified Dimensional Measurement, 3D Scanning of Large Parts
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Keyence’s WM-6000 provides full CMM and CAD capabilities, enabling 3D/GD&T measurements, contour profile checks, CAD comparison and reverse-engineering.
Newsfender EU Launches 3D Printed, Sustainable Boat Fenders
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The Spain-based company has introduced marine fenders 3D printed from TPU with a “return and recycle” concept.
World Machine Tool Report 2024: Contractions in Domestic and Global Markets
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
All four categories of the World Machine Tool Report — production, imports, exports and consumption — fell globally and domestically in 2024. But it’s not all bad news.
#economics
Sames México Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation in Surface Finishing
| Products Finishing
Sames marks a century of global leadership and 20 years of growth in Mexico with a commemorative event highlighting industry partnerships and technological advancements.
One of Our Own
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology’s own Matt Naitove to be inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame.
Nueva trituradora VIZ 1300, de Vecoplan, mejora eficiencia energética
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Vecoplan presenta la trituradora VIZ 1300, con ajuste automático y control inteligente para mayor eficiencia en reciclaje de plásticos.
Emuge-Franken Drill Lineup Provides High-Precision Hole Quality
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Emuge-Franken expands its range of holemaking tools with a number of new solid carbide drill lines.
Precision Machining Technology Review: July 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s July 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Caron Engineering, Sunnen Products Co., Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant and Kennametal.