Injection Molding Conference Returns to Penn State Behrend

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Taking place June 11-12, the conference features more than 30 presentations and 13 focused tutorials, as well as networking opportunities.

Machining Center Spindles: What You Need to Know

| MoldMaking Technology

Why and how to research spindle technology before purchasing a machining center.

SPE honors Greg McCunn for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

McCunn is honored for his professional accomplishments and support of the thermoforming composites industry throughout his career in automotive and beyond.

Hexcel, Specialty Materials launch boron fiber-infused high modulus carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-compression, hybridized unidirectional prepreg targets advanced commercial and military application opportunities.

Syensqo composites demonstrate titanium replacement on Boeing MQ-25 Stingray

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Validation of integrating Cycom 5250-4HT prepreg into the UAV’s exhaust nozzle structure underpins the material system’s use in other high-temperature aerospace applications.  

FIDAMC lays groundwork for CFA advanced manufacturing technocenter

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ahead of the CFA’s June opening, a recent conference established the criteria for submitting project proposals, as well as the CFA’s capabilities and equipment, citing more than 200 interested companies.

Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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Expanded Drill Lines Offer More Comprehensive Holemaking Solutions

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Emuge-Franken USA has expanded its North American solid carbide drill offering with two new high-performance drill lines and additions to its popular MultiDrill line.  

All World Machinery Supply Acquires CNC Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

CNC Solutions is a FANUC Robotics Authorized System Integrator based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. The acquisition will help All World address the growing demand for advanced automation solutions in industrial manufacturing.

Crecen indicadores en el subsector de fabricación de productos metálicos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Con cifras originales, los indicadores de producción, personal, horas trabajadas y remuneraciones aumentaron en marzo de 2025 respecto al mismo mes del año anterior.

Reflecting on PMTS, Last Words on a Long Career, and More: The Top 10 April Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Our top 10 articles included reflections on PMTS, a look back on a long career, choosing the right chipbreaker, and more. 
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Emuge-Franken Drill Lineup Provides High-Precision Hole Quality

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken expands its range of holemaking tools with a number of new solid carbide drill lines.

Lehvoss Group Highlights PFAS-Free Anti-Friction Coating

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Lehvoss has developed a PFAS-free variant of its Luvocom thermoplastic tribological material for electrostatic powder coating.

PLASTIanguis 2025 rompe récord de acopio en la UNAM

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Más de 760 personas recolectaron 7,675 kg de residuos plásticos en la Facultad de Química de la UNAM durante el Día Mundial del Reciclaje.

Fundamentos de la metrología en la manufactura

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

La metrología es el pilar silencioso detrás de cada producto preciso y confiable. Comprender sus fundamentos, aplicaciones y normativas es esencial para garantizar procesos de manufactura eficientes, trazables y alineados con los más altos estándares de calidad.

CIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.

Wolkerstorfer Co. Celebrates 130 Years of Business

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Full-service metal finisher traces its in-house painting and plating capabilities back to 1895.

Problem-Solving Powers MPP's Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Long-time Michigan mold builder expands its capabilities, incorporating molding and embracing automation, while maintaining its collaborative problem-solving approach and apprenticeship program.

México impulsa la automatización ante aranceles de EE. UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Frente a aranceles del 25 %, México apuesta por la inteligencia artificial, la robótica y el 5G para mantener competitividad industrial y adaptarse al nuevo entorno.

Fujian Fuwei selects Harper for commercial-scale carbon fiber equipment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Complete carbonization line will support Fujian’s initial carbon fiber production capacity of 4,000 metric tons/year, and future 50,000 metric ton/year capacity.

Dymag partnership advances carbon fiber wheel market reach

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration between Dymag, Borbet and AIM Co. Ltd. aims to establish a robust, high-quality carbon fiber hybrid wheel supply solution for global automotive and motorcycle markets.

European natural fibers emerge in bio-based architectural projects

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Alliance for European Flax Linen and Hemp highlights several projects in which flax and hemp fibers are being used, emphasizing their increasing use as high-performance, low-impact construction methods.