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.