In the News: Tronosjet Qualifies LPBF Class 1 Aerospace Bracket

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Canadian aircraft service provider Tronosjet Manufacturing worked with Renishaw to clear a 3D printed critical pulley bracket through the FAA. Point of interest: The new titanium bracket is five times stronger than the magnesium casting it replaces. 

Urma presenta cabezal de fresado MX boronite con insertos CBN

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: La herramienta, diseñada para mecanizar aceros endurecidos y fundiciones a alta velocidad, mantiene precisión dimensional y rigidez estructural.

If It’s Tuesday in September, It’s a PT Tech Day

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Each Tuesday in September — all five of them — Plastics Technology will host an interactive webinar series tackling various hot-button issues in plastics processing. Register today for the topics that interest/impact your operations.

Event Survey: What Matters to You?

| Plastics Technology

What role do conferences and events play in your career? How important are: networking, location or ancillary entertainment options? Take this brief survey to help PT create events you want and that maximize your ROI.

Refining the Handoff Between the CAM Program and the Real-World Process

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Despite the best intentions in the virtual world, the manufacturing process is limited to what survives the handoff from screen to spindle.

Aranceles no frenan operaciones de plantas armadoras en México

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Ante la incertidumbre generada por nuevos aranceles, la industria automotriz mexicana no ha reportado cierres de plantas armadoras, según la INA. El sector mantiene su dinamismo, con nuevas inversiones como las de Nissan, aunque enfrenta un panorama complejo a corto plazo.

Brückner Showcasing 'Green' Biax Line

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Greenline machine can handle more scrap and features an array of features to enhance energy efficiency.  

Beckhoff Automation Platform Expands Modularity

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MX-System baseplate in size 3 offers an additional row of data slots, which opens up possibilities for larger machines with complex control requirements.

CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.

U.S. Coast Guard MBI releases report on Titan submersible

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The two-year investigation into the June 2023 tragedy that took five lives has been published, citing key findings, contributing factors to the casualty and a recommended regulatory framework to avoid future oversight.

Exel GFRP tubes improve QHeat geothermal energy storage

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Installation of pultruded composite underground collector pipes have greatly enhanced the energy efficiency of Qheat’s geothermal wells. 

Next-Generation Tilting Thermoformer To Debut from Kiefel

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New machine can make cups from a range of materials, including recycled PET.  

Scalable automation technologies drive composites efficiency, consistency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Learn how Magnum Venus Products’ equipment portfolio is evolving, with a focus on MVP Motion line, INV3, IPD, Nitrotherm spray and Flex Molding technologies.

Shibaura Launches All-Electric, Hydraulic Molding Machines and Auxiliary Line

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The Japanese maker of injection molding machines will display its EC-SXIII all-electric and S-GenXt hydraulic series, supported by in-house-made robots, dryers and chillers.

AGY launches L-HDI glass fiber tailored to AI infrastructure

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AGY now offers a complete AI-centric product portfolio supporting optical transceivers, high-speed routers, IC substrates and more as the need for precise, thermally stable materials grow.

Sector automotriz mexicano acelera su marcha en julio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En julio de 2025 la producción de la industria automotriz creció 2.36 % y las exportaciones se incrementaron 7.94%.

Big Daishowa Rough Boring Head Streamlines Setup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The twin-cutter SWS rough boring head provides simultaneous diameter adjustment to both cartridges.

Reciclaje químico de césped sintético con tecnología HCT

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La empresa canadiense Aduro logró convertir césped sintético en hidrocarburos reciclables mediante su tecnología HCT, sin requerir limpieza previa. Este avance responde al desafío técnico de tratar residuos plásticos multicapa, cada vez más frecuentes.

Clariant lanza aditivos sin PFAS para extrusión

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant presentó AddWorks PPA, aditivos sin PFAS que mejoran la extrusión de poliolefinas sin afectar calidad ni propiedades mecánicas.

Family-Owned Minnesota Manufacturer Unveils Refreshed Brand Identity, Website

| MoldMaking Technology

Dynamic Group unveils rebrand and new website to reflect its agile, tech-driven approach to precision molding for global manufacturers.

Deep-Hole Advice Using Replaceable-Insert Drills

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A cautious approach, modern thinking, offline presetting and attention to coolant and chips unlock the potential of the latest replaceable-insert drills for deep-holemaking applications.

Valence Surface Technologies Acquisition Enhances Aerospace Surface Treatment Capabilities

| Products Finishing

Valence Surface Technologies LLC acquires C.I.L. Metal Finishing and C.I.L. Electroplating, bolstering defense, space and commercial aerospace solutions in North America.