Monaghan Tooling Group Solid Carbide Taps Enhance Performance in Demanding Materials

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Monaghan Tooling Group’s Vergnano H-Series High Performance Machine Taps are designed for high-speed tapping in hardened steel, nonferrous metals and superalloys with superior tool life and thread quality.

Aliplast expande capacidad de reciclaje con adquisición en Italia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Aliplast adquiere planta de Gurit Italia y suma 15 mil toneladas anuales de PET reciclado, en línea con las nuevas exigencias normativas de la UE.

Siemens CNC Control Enhances Shopfloor Productivity with Robot Integration

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Siemens Digital Industries' Sinumerik 828 CNC seamlessly integrates with KUKA robots for cost-effective part handling and automation in job shops.

Agglorema: solución de reciclaje de plásticos contaminados

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En la feria K 2025, Erema presenta Agglorema, una máquina para reciclaje de residuos plásticos húmedos que produce aglomerados aptos para reciclaje químico.

Stratasys and Trinckle Partner to Integrate Fixturemate Into GrabCAD Print Pro

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The integration lets production teams complete the entire fixture workflow from design to print inside a single platform, cutting lead‑times from weeks to hours while eliminating the need for advanced CAD skills.  

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #124: Coatings for Hybrid Manufacturing of (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems

| Products Finishing

In the third quarterly report, the first coatings obtained with the Vibrobot machine (using a nickel phosphorus bath on manufactured parts) were analyzed, with emphasis on coating thickness and phosphorus distribution.

Matlantis upgrades universal atomistic simulator for materials discovery, opens dedicated U.S. office

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Training datasets for Matlantis’ core AI technology are now developed using r2SCAN, doubling accuracy in atomistic simulations compared to previous version while driving speed, elemental versatility and quantum-level accuracy.

Joby expands California and Ohio manufacturing capacity, adds new aircraft to fleet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Doubled space will enable production of 24 aircraft/year in Marina, ramp-up of renovated Dayton facility to manufacture and test aircraft components and produce 500 aircraft/year.

REGENT forms REGENT Defense, unveils defense seaglider product line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ISR, medevac and other maritime defense missions will be supported through the new line of high-speed, long-range, low-signature marine craft, which build off the company’s composites-intensive Viceroy.

Instron releases Bluehill Central 2 iteration with Lab Management module

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The software platform, tied to multiple Instron material and structural testing systems, now offers Lab Management as a standalone to make access to Bluehill Central’s file repository more accessible.

Plasmatreat Technology Days 2025 celebrates 30 years of Openair-Plasma

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More than 200 guests accepted the Steinhagen-based family business’ invitation to discuss new applications of atmospheric plasma systems in surface pretreatment.

Mokon becomes U.S. distributor for orcinus temperature, flow manifolds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mokon will manufacture the enesty GmbH brand’s orca and smartshark touch-free temperature and flow manifold devices, for use with select water systems, at its facility in Buffalo, New York.

Performance with purpose: Celebrating National Composites Week 2025

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Join the composites community Aug. 25-29, 2025, as we celebrate the power of performance-driven materials. Mark your calendar and help us amplify the message by promoting #CompositesPerformanceWithPurpose.

Horizon Aircraft, ZeroAvia announce plans to explore hydrogen eVTOL propulsion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Horizon considers operational and practical technologies for the Cavorite X7 eVTOL with a focus on real-world implementation while building momentum toward certification and commercial readiness.

Portable, Handheld CMM Enables Simplified Dimensional Measurement, 3D Scanning of Large Parts

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Keyence’s WM-6000 provides full CMM and CAD capabilities, enabling 3D/GD&T measurements, contour profile checks, CAD comparison and reverse-engineering.

Sames México Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation in Surface Finishing

| Products Finishing

Sames marks a century of global leadership and 20 years of growth in Mexico with a commemorative event highlighting industry partnerships and technological advancements.

Nueva trituradora VIZ 1300, de Vecoplan, mejora eficiencia energética

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Vecoplan presenta la trituradora VIZ 1300, con ajuste automático y control inteligente para mayor eficiencia en reciclaje de plásticos.

Get a Grip on Your Workholding Processes

Cara Ready | Production Machining

From adhesive fixturing to automated changeovers, these articles show how shops are rethinking workholding to improve efficiency and accuracy. Whether it's collet choice, custom fixtures, or balancing density with simplicity, smarter setups are driving better results.

One of Our Own

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology’s own Matt Naitove to be inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame.

Vortex Global Acquires SolidEx

| Plastics Technology

The Kansas-based supplier of systems for the transport and flow control of dry bulk solids acquired the Louisiana-based maker of high-efficiency railcar-loading products for resins.

Precision Machining Technology Review: July 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s July 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Caron Engineering, Sunnen Products Co., Mastercam, Sandvik Coromant and Kennametal.

Newsfender EU Launches 3D Printed, Sustainable Boat Fenders

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Spain-based company has introduced marine fenders 3D printed from TPU with a “return and recycle” concept.