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.