Koslow Alloy Tester Provides Rapid Metal Verification

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Koslow Scientific Co.’s Alloy Ranger TE-4000 is a portable instrument designed for fast and accurate alloy identification in demanding manufacturing environments.

GE Aerospace invertirá 550 millones de pesos en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión se realizará en las instalaciones de Hermosillo y Querétaro con el objetivo de fortalecer las capacidades de manufactura de GE Aerospace.

NGR y Kreyenborg presentan solución antiolores en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

NGR y Kreyenborg lanzan en K 2025 un sistema modular para reducir olores en plásticos reciclados y ampliar su uso en aplicaciones de mayor valor.

Plastics Processing Index Flat at 48.3, Production Dips in August

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Recent gains in production were not sustained, reflecting lingering concerns over tariff uncertainty.
#economics

Management team acquires Hexcel Neumarkt manufacturing site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Paul Leitner and Manfred Bankhammer will secure the future of the industrial composites manufacturing site, providing stability and focused growth under new ownership.

European Flax-Linen & Hemp expands technical capabilities with addition of Circular Structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New member that includes Greenboats and Greenlander brands strengthens platform for advancing natural fiber composites across industries.

UKAM Diamond Wire Saws target advanced material cutting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace and automotive composites, ceramics, biomaterials and other advanced materials benefit from the saws’ ultra-thin cuts with reduced kerf loss.

California Polytechnic State takes first U.S. research payload leap on Dawn Aerospace Aurora

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Student-built payload successfully flew on the reusable commercial spaceplane in June, the first to fly aboard Aurora and a step toward more aerospace accessibility for universities.

BIOS MATER project to drive safe, circular and low-carbon construction

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Four bio-based products testing materials like bio-based thermoplastics and fiber-reinforced bio-resin composites will be developed and tested under real conditions to prove their performance, scalability and environmental impact.

Linear Height Gage Improves Mold Measurement Accuracy

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement. 

Mate Precision Technologies Appoints New President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mate Precision Technologies welcomes Joe Schneider as president, bringing over 31 years of experience to lead growth in metalcutting and forming solutions.

Starlinger presenta recoSTAR dynamic art en K 2025

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Starlinger muestra en K 2025 su sistema recoSTAR dynamic art para reciclar plásticos posconsumo con mayor eficiencia, productividad y automatización.

Finding the Human Connections in Human Resources

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

By working with its employees and its community, Win-Tech has found unexpected opportunities for employee retention and recruitment.
#workforcedevelopment

Micro5 XL de Chiron amplía el micromaquinado a cinco ejes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: El nuevo Micro5 XL ofrece mecanizado de alta precisión en cinco ejes con mínima huella, alto rendimiento y capacidad para cien herramientas.

Mate Precision Technologies Appoints New President

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mate Precision Technologies welcomes Joe Schneider as president, bringing over 31 years of experience to lead growth in metalcutting and forming solutions.

Diehl Aviation inaugura instalaciones en Querétaro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre otros componentes, en la planta se fabricarán los compartimentos de almacenamiento superiores del Airbus A220.

MC Machinery Technology Summit Showcases Manufacturing Innovations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MC Machinery Systems Inc. hosts the 2025 Technology Summit in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, featuring EDM, milling, automation and workforce strategies.
#workforcedevelopment

October 2025: Prices for Volume Resins Mostly Flat Entering Fourth Quarter

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

A largely flat-to-down pricing scenario seems most likely to prevail, with unknown potential weather and tariff impacts looming.

Moldeo por inyección: control de temperatura en garganta de alimentación

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México

En el moldeo por inyección, la garganta de alimentación influye en la estabilidad del proceso. Los bloqueos tipo 2 ocurren por retroceso de plástico y desgaste en válvula check, husillo o cilindro, generando presión y riesgos. Controlar temperatura, ventilar volátiles y dar mantenimiento previene acumulaciones, estabiliza la plastificación y mejora la seguridad operativa.

NASF: Transformative High-Speed Zinc Plating with Superior Corrosion Performance

| Products Finishing

This presentation discusses dopants, which promote uniform incorporation of multiple functional particles into a zinc deposit, ultimately offering scalable and durable protection without significantly increasing cost for high-speed zinc plating.  

Burbujas en moldeo por inyección: diagnóstico y solución técnica

John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México

En el moldeo por inyección, las burbujas impactan la apariencia y las propiedades de las piezas. Este desafío radica en diferenciar gas atrapado de espacios vacíos para no ajustar parámetros a ciegas. El artículo describe una prueba de calor para clasificar el defecto y expone sus causas, apoyándose en el estudio de inyección corta.

Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s September 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, United Machining Systems, Mazak, Nikon, IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. and Okuma America Corp.