National Composites Week 2025: Infrastructure and construction

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW looks back on key stories over the past year that showcase how composites’ structural performance, light weight and other advantages exemplify this year’s NCW theme — “Performance with Purpose” — in infrastructure and construction applications.

Split Tables Overcome Limits of Static Service Benches

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Split tables optimize maintenance for injection molders with features engineered to reduce repair time.

Steady Output, Slight Gains in July Offer Cautious Optimism for Plastics

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

The GBI remains below the growth threshold of 50, but the past four months point to a gradually improving business outlook. 
#economics

Machined Part Geometry Measurement

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Uncertain about uncertainty? Having trouble remembering the difference between accuracy and precision? Read on to review key metrology terms relevant to the ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (ISO GUM).

Reducing Material Use and Overspray

| Products Finishing

Looking for applicators or process improvements for reducing material use and overspray? Binks offers helpful advice for searching out new solutions.

Iscar presenta la nueva línea LogiQuick en magno evento en Querétaro

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía introducirá su más reciente campaña de productos, LogiQuick, que busca establecer nuevos estándares de eficiencia y ergonomía en el mecanizado de metales.

Tecnologías integradas para reciclaje de Coperion y Herbold en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En la K 2025, Coperion y Herbold Meckesheim exhibirán tecnologías para reciclaje y transformación de plásticos, con foco en eficiencia, calidad y sostenibilidad.  

Centro universal con sistema rotativo de almacenamiento

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Grob-Werke integrará su centro G550T con soluciones de automatización para aumentar la autonomía y el rendimiento.

Ceratizit Milling Tool Minimizes Machining Vibrations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit’s MonsterMill milling tools provide smooth cutting action in difficult-to-machine alloys.

Blueshift launches AeroZero ultra-low outgassing thermal protection tapes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thin and flexible thermal tapes mitigate extreme thermal cycling in orbital and high-vacuum environments and meet the ASTM E595 outgassing standard, excelling in spacecraft and LEO satellite designs.

Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.

Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.

EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.

MMT Chats: One Mold Builder's Strategic Diversification Journey

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Dave LaGrow discusses Maximum Mold Group's evolution from a single shop to a diverse manufacturing enterprise with four distinct facilities.

Inverted Milling Offers Power in a Compact Machine

Evan Doran | Production Machining

To compete in terms of stability and horsepower, Modig’s recent IM-8 mill takes an unorthodox approach: positioning the spindle at the bottom of the work area.

Fryer Lathes Provide High Rigidity for Large-Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Fryer Machine Systems’ ET-LC lathes are built for small-batch turning of large parts.

Liderazgo femenino con IA en Meximold 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En el marco de Meximold 2025 se realizará el Desayuno de Mujeres en la Manufactura, encuentro que abordará retos de la Inteligencia Artificial y el papel femenino en procesos industriales.

Acabado interior con bruñido de alta precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: La nueva herramienta HBID, de Integi, ofrece un proceso de acabado interno que mejora la calidad superficial y reduce el tiempo de ciclo.

Farsoon and Stark Future Validate Titanium Series Production with KLINGA Project

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The KLINGA project highlights scalability, quality and precision of additive manufacturing for sharp-featured titanium components.

Inside The Hub Powering the Next Generation of Robotics Startups

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

MassRobotics is nurturing over 100 robotics startups by providing tailored resources and support, with the aim of advancing robotics in a range of industries, including manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment

Tecnologías de pelletizado y filtración de MAAG en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

MAAG Group exhibirá en K 2025 nuevas soluciones en pelletizado, extrusión, filtración y reciclaje, con foco en eficiencia, sostenibilidad y calidad del proceso.  

Grupo Geocad presenta tecnología Micro-stress en Meximold

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Geocad destaca en Meximold 2024 su tecnología Micro-stress que permite una fabricación de moldes más eficiente y sostenible.