Shop Talk: A Hot Mess and the Value of a Good Spare Tire

| MoldMaking Technology

Canon Virginia, Inc. celebrates the real-world moments that unite shop floors everywhere. We hope that by sharing industry stories together, we can all laugh, learn and grow.  

Precision Machining Index Loses Momentum in June

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

A mixed bag of component results shakes out to a slight decline in the index. 

AkzoNobel Celebrates Long-Term Partnership With CNH

| Products Finishing

For more than 50 years, AkzoNobel has met CNH’s adapting demands, providing Interpon coatings for improved performance and color consistency in agricultural and construction machinery.

Mastercam Update Features AI-Enabled CAM Intelligence

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mastercam 2026 focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in programming workflows while providing more precise control over complex machining operations.

3 Ways 3D Printed Tooling Is Speeding Automotive Prototyping

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Catalysis Additive Tooling is using specialized 3D printed tooling for foam molding, compression tooling and sheet metal forming, offering automakers and their suppliers a faster, affordable route to functional prototypes. 

Liderazgo femenino impulsa cambio en la manufactura mexicana

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El viernes 8 de agosto a las 10:00 a. m. (CDMX) se realizará el webinar “Mujeres que transforman la cultura laboral en la manufactura”. El evento reunirá a líderes del sector industrial para analizar prácticas de liderazgo y transformación cultural en la manufactura. El registro ya está abierto.

University research studies potential of bladeless wind turbines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Insights from a new study from the University of Glasgow demonstrates how smaller-scale wind power generation, with designs achieved via computer modeling techniques, can scale up utility-grade systems.

Coltata Aerospace enhances Evans Composites' repair operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under Coltata’s platform, Evans has displayed significant improvement in operational performance, scalability and customer experience for aerospace and defense.

CCAI Capítulo en Español Hosts Technical Training for Surface Finishing Industry

| Products Finishing

Chemical Coaters Association International's Capítulo en Español chapter delivered a specialized Spanish-language workshop in California for advanced powder coating and sandblasting processes.
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Dyneema launches woven composite fabric with UHMWPE fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dual-layer structure of Dyneema core with a fully woven Dyneema face fabric resists abrasion and wear, offering durability under significant load conditions and after prolonged use.

Nlcomp begins construction of rFactory in Italy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 200-square-meter facility represents nlcomp’s transition from startup to established business, accelerating expansion of its sustainable composite products from marine to also wind and other high-performance applications.

ASTM Composite Materials Committee is developing flexure testing standard

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Practice will help establish stronger composite testing for safer, lighter structures.

Mold Cleaning System Assists Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

iD Additives Eco-Pro 360 Mold Cleaning System Provides Safe, Effective Cleaning of Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds.  

Síntesis y polimerización del PET: rutas DMT vs TPA, MPP y SSP

| Plastics Technology México

Explore los diferentes métodos y factores en la producción de PET, desde la síntesis del monómero hasta la policondensación en estado sólido.

Get a Grip on Your Workholding Processes

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

From adhesive fixturing to automated changeovers, these articles show how shops are rethinking workholding to improve efficiency and accuracy. Whether it's collet choice, custom fixtures, or balancing density with simplicity, smarter setups are driving better results.

Stratasys, Shin-Etsu Launch P3 Silicone 25A for Industrial-Grade AM Applications

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New material combines true silicone performance with precision 3D printing to meet demanding needs in automotive, healthcare, consumer goods and industrial sectors  

Kimura Foundry America Expands US Operations With Acquisition of VIP Tooling

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition brings together advanced casting and machining capabilities, enabling faster lead times, tighter process control and better cost efficiencies for customers in key industries including automotive, energy and industrial manufacturing.

Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

Optimizing a CFRP landing leg demonstrator

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

MT Aerospace achieves design for manufacturing, integrating multiple elements into one-piece structure using AFP and 3D printed tooling to meet time and budget constraints.

Top Shop Aims to Reshape Aerospace Finishing in Florida

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By blending legacy finishing expertise with new heat treat and painting operations, Incertec is taking off in a fast-growing aerospace market. Business acquisitions have boosted its emergence onto a path to success.

CAINTRA reafirma su compromiso con el desarrollo de las pymes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con el objetivo de hacer frente a los retos a los que se enfrentan las pymes, CAINTRA presentó una agenda sustentada en cuatro ejes: financiación, desarrollo de capacidades, vinculación de negocios y mejora regulatoria.

Increased Competition Calls for Smarter Solutions

| Production Machining

Engineered for efficiency, SW Machines offers customers a full suite of horizontal machining centers and the automation needed for high-volume, high-precision manufacturing.