Pic of the Week: Technique for Reinforced Polymers

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Near injection molding strength via 3D printing? AIM3D’s Voxelfill technique is getting closer.

What Abilities Do You Assume Your Teammates Have That They May Not?

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

Are you becoming frustrated with colleagues and team members over tasks that may seem “obvious?” It might be worth taking a step back and shifting your mindset.

Volumen de la producción manufacturera aumenta en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En México, el volumen físico de la producción manufacturera aumentó un 1.6 % a tasa mensual con cifras desestacionalizadas.

Trelleborg invests in Innovation Center expansion, remodel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An additional purpose-built space in Delano, Minnesota, by early 2027 adds a visitor center, Swiss machining, injection molding and increased space for automation.

SGL Carbon reports lower sales amid weak markets, early gains from Carbon Fibers restructuring

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SGL Carbon’s half-year 2025 results show a significant drop in sales, driven mainly by weaker semiconductor demand and heightened global trade tensions impacting key markets.

Global research teams propose standards for structural power composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Researchers have published a set of characterization and reporting protocols to accelerate the industrial adoption of SPCs, which combine structural strength with energy storage capabilities.
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Mako, PTM&W Industries launch HyperCure composite systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Mako resin and adhesive system, paired with PTM&W’s comprehensive materials portfolio, deliver speed, strength and full U.S. supply chain compliance for composite UAS manufacturers.

Polestar 3 sets World Record for longest electric SUV journey on single charge

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Unmodified Polestar 3, which uses natural fiber composites in its interiors, achieves 935.44 kilometers on a single charge on U.K. public roads.

Piasecki launches Kargo II UAV featuring triple payload capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Payload, drivetrain and performance enhancements will support a range of military and commercial missions.

AI-Powered Data Extraction and Visual Search to Benefit Injection Molders

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

VizSeek offers AI-powered data extraction and visual search. The software company highlights its shape search technology to professionals in injection molding.  

Covestro fortalece red de distribución en México con VPM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Covestro y Vinmar Plastichem México suman fuerzas para ampliar la disponibilidad de policarbonatos en sectores automotriz, eléctrico y médico.

America Makes Announces Project Call Worth $1.7M

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Project presents a significant opportunity to enhance the AM supply chain by improving alignment with government acquisition requirements.

Registration Opens for 2025 Top Shops Conference

| Production Machining

Unlock benchmarking insights, shop secrets, and a behind-the-scenes NASCAR tour, only at this year’s Top Shops Conference.

Centros de mecanizado de cinco ejes con automatización integrada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Hermle exhibirá sistemas completos con robots y manejo automatizado para aplicaciones exigentes en aeronáutica, automoción y dispositivos médicos.

Maximize your experience: CAMX 2025 exhibit previews, Part 1

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This list of 90+ exhibitor previews solicited by CW offers a glimpse into the various technologies, emerging trends and solutions attendees should look for on the CAMX show floor.

Custom Size-Reduction System Helps Goodwill Close Loop on Donated Plastic Products

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes (OGL) selects Ontario-based Rotogran for granulation. 

Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.

Measuring Tighter Tolerances With a 3-Point Precision Bore Gage

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

For lower volumes and a wide variety of bore checking, three-point (or tri-bore) gages offer a high-precision, cost-effective solution.

AM 101: 3D Printer Components

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

What is in a 3D printer? Well, it depends, but here are some common components.

Moldmaking Index Takes a Small Step Back to 48.8 in July

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Market conditions hamper moldmaking momentum toward expansion.

Tenneco inaugura línea de producción en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 23 millones de dólares y la creación de 150 puestos de trabajo, la empresa Tenneco ha inaugurado una línea de producción en su planta de Aguascalientes.

Hasco Expands Offerings — Including 3D-Printed Hot Runners — at K

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

In addition to updates in cooling systems, slide retainers, chemical working substances and online ordering, Hasco will demo new advances for additive manufacturing in hot runners.