National Composites Week 2025: Transportation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed commercial automotive and mass transit. 

Elinor Coatings Launches Aurora Center to Enhance Extreme Weather Material Testing

| Products Finishing

Elinor Coatings introduces the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials, expanding research and testing capabilities for harsh environment solutions in Fargo, North Dakota.

Spirit enters definitive agreement with CTRM for Malaysia facility, businesses

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acquisition transaction entered into previously announced merger agreement will make Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) an important asset to Boeing and Airbus programs.

UniSQ, iLAuNCH Trailblazer program drive digital twin innovation for composite repairs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.

Hot Runner System with Three-Platen Design Reduces Stack Height

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

Mold-Masters features its optimized PET-Series hot runner system. Its three-platen design can improve geometric thermal balancing and reduce plate bowing to enhance preform quality.

Nueva certificación en alta tecnología impulsa la industria aeroespacial en Baja California

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La certificación, presentada por la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, busca formar talento especializado, impulsar la innovación y apoyar la expansión de empresas en la región.

National Composites Week 2025: Aviation and AAM

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed aviation, AAM and defense.

Video Tour: Inside the American Precision Museum

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Where did precision manufacturing begin in the U.S.? What led to it, and how has it changed? Join us on this tour of the American Precision Museum, where Executive Director Steve Dalessio tells us the story of precision manufacturing’s birth — right from the place where it happened.

Rectificado de precisión: casos de aplicación y tendencias hacia 2026

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El rectificado de precisión ha dejado de ser exclusivo de grandes fabricantes: hoy, talleres medianos incorporan tecnología avanzada como rectificadoras multieje, abrasivos de alto rendimiento, sensores térmicos y software de simulación 3D. Este artículo analiza cómo la automatización, la conectividad y el control digital redefinen la eficiencia, calidad y repetibilidad.

Fryer Lathes Provide High Rigidity for Large-Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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

Predicting the ROI of Robotic Automation

Hakan Aydogdu | Production Machining

Various methodologies paired with online tools can help small to mid-sized manufacturers determine how to predict and calculate the potential economic benefits of robotic equipment for their specific needs.

Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

MORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.

2025 Benchmarking Study Highlights Manufacturing Challenges and Opportunities

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturers face declining confidence, rising costs, and cautious investment in 2025, but efficiency, cost control and sales agility offer opportunity.
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How JawsTec Saves 2 Tons of Waste Per Year

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer JawsTec wanted to reduce its waste. The solution? The company invested in new 3D printers capable of printing with “scrap” material from its existing machines.

The Hidden Link Between Resin Unloading and Product Quality

| Plastics Technology

Best practices can help processors avoid pellet damage and get the best out of resin.

Episode 59: An Interview With Jeffrey Halonen, Steelhead Technologies

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Jeffrey Halonen of Steelhead Technologies discusses solutions for a paperless shop floor.

Tecnologías de reciclaje mecánico de Lindner en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lindner presentará en la K 2025 tecnologías clave para optimizar el reciclaje mecánico, la eficiencia energética y la calidad en aplicaciones industriales exigentes.  

Centro de torneado-fresado M70 MILLTURN: potencia, versatilidad y precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: WFL hará el estreno mundial de su nuevo modelo para operaciones de gran tamaño y máxima exigencia en EMO 2025.

Tecnología i3 MicroClean 2 para limpieza criogénica de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Cold Jet presenta en Meximold 2025 la i³ MicroClean 2, equipo de limpieza criogénica con mayor eficiencia, conectividad IoT y funciones para estandarizar procesos.

EcoAir Tool and Die Rust Preventative Protects Injection Molds

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

EcoAir tool and die rust preventative maintains and protects molds from corrosion.

Supporting Startups to Move Manufacturing Forward

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Starting any business is difficult, from finding space and funding to deciding when to pivot and when a product is ready for release.

ANIPAC alerta sobre efectos de restringir plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

En su convención anual, ANIPAC defendió el papel del plástico en sectores clave y llamó a un enfoque sostenible y circular.