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ECOCE impulsa reciclaje en Día del Medio Ambiente
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La edición 2025 del Día del Medio Ambiente llama a actuar contra la contaminación plástica con acciones sostenidas y corresponsables.
Take Action to Mitigate Cyber Threats Before It’s Too Late
| Products Finishing
Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a concern for all companies. Stay alert and heed these pointers for avoiding data breaches and other network and online disruptions that can be detrimental to your shop.
#economics
Umicore Develops Gold-Silver Alloy for Cost-Efficient Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
In response to the price increase for gold, Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions has developed Auruna 5750, a gold-silver electrolyte with properties that improve upon the original precious metals.
Hand Polishing Practices on Hardened Steel
| Products Finishing
When preliminary polishing is required, the standard technique is to prepare the surface with an 80-grit polishing belt, removing surface defects and burrs, handling damage and contouring part morphology.
Why Choose a Valve-Gated Hot Runner?
| MoldMaking Technology
Moldmakers need to be aware of how different gating technology can affect their customers when designing a hot runner system into a mold.
Angels Aircraft launches pre-seed round to build Archangel UAV
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
First scalable, flight-ready prototype will incorporate high-rate composites manufacturing, a blended wing airframe and an autonomy-first architecture.
Airbus completes first A350F wingset in Broughton
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The wingset was formed as part of the company’s first A350 freighter test aircraft, set to serve the highly anticipated demand in passenger and freight markets.
Hartzell’s carbon fiber Pathfinder is approved for Aviat Husky
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three-blade composite propeller has received supplemental type certification and can replace existing two-bladed propellers on Husky aircraft models.
Vivace delivers fuel tank hardware for Talon-A test vehicles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In its partnership with Stratolaunch to advance U.S. hypersonic capabilities, Vivace has provided both composite and metal tanks for the TA-1 and TA-2 in the past year.
Acciona Energía’s Forty Mile wind farm begins operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The renewable energy company’s largest wind facility built to date in North America features 49 Nordex turbines each with a capacity of 5.7 megawatts.
Women in Plastics Event Debuts at K 2025 Oct. 12 in Düsseldorf
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
The “Women in Plastics” event will debut at K 2025 on Oct. 12 at 4 p.m., where participants will have the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and build valuable networks.
Flexible CNC Control Maximizes G-Code Precision and Productivity
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
Due to the NC capabilities and added functionality of Hurco’s WinMax G-code programming control, shops that are comfortable with CAM software can use their existing programs and don’t have to change their current processes to increase productivity and profitability.
Aerospace manufacturing innovations demonstrate the future of aerocomposites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Attendees are able to explore several of NIAR ATLAS’ prototype developments in person, highlighting tool-less space manufacturing, AI-enabled inspection and repair and thermoplastic overmolding.
AMT Launches Aftermarket Coloring Capsules, Blasting Media Compatible with DyeMansion Systems
Jann Bond | Modern Machine Shop
High-performance, cost-effective consumables designed for compatibility with DyeMansion DM60.
IPG Photonics Appoints Senior VP of Global Laser Systems
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
More than 20 years of industrial, medical and high-tech market experience will support Mira Sahney in her new role at IPG.
Grizzly Industrial Mill/Drills Feature Detailed Digital Readouts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The G0982 and G0983 mill/drill combination machines are designed for small metalworking shops with limited space.
Faster Swiss-Type Setup is a Probing Issue
| Production Machining
Perhaps no other technological development has impacted setup time reduction on Swiss-type lathes more than automatic tool probing functions.
Etiquetas limpias impulsan el reciclaje de plásticos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Un estudio de Avery Dennison muestra cómo las etiquetas de liberación limpia mejoran el reciclaje y ayudan a reducir emisiones en envases de PET y HDPE.
Episode 56: An Interview With Scott Walker, Products Finishing
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing turns the mic on itself for an interview with its regional vice president, Scott Walker, who discusses recent industry trends through the lens of his experiences with the brand.
#regulations
PPG Launches Sustainably Advantaged Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
PPG’s Enviroluxe Plus powder coatings include up to 18% post-industrial recycled plastic and are made without PFAS.
Honeywell’s Qualification of 6K Additive Nickel 718 a Step Toward More Sustainable, Secure Manufacturing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Produced in the U.S. using a method with low environmental impact, the material enables more sustainable manufacturing plus a reliable supply chain.
When Will We See Humanoid Robots on the Manufacturing Floor?
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
The robotics industry faces three technical challenges as it moves from single-purpose platforms to a general robotics platform that can work in manufacturing and beyond.