Omax Waterjet Machine Eliminates Need for Secondary Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: The Maxiem 1530 JetMachining Center is designed to deliver versatile, easy to use machining from prototype development to full-scale production.

Avient lanza el nailon reciclado de alto desempeño Nymax REC

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nymax REC ofrece entre 20 y 100 % de contenido reciclado, mantiene propiedades del nailon virgen y reduce la huella ambiental.  

Martinrea inaugura espacio de capacitación en sus instalaciones de Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva Academia de la empresa Martinrea es un espacio diseñado para capacitar y concientizar sobre la importancia de la calidad y la responsabilidad en la producción.

MoldMaking Technology's 30-Under-30 Honors Program: Leadership. Innovation. Giving Back.

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This honors program to recognize more young professionals under 30 making an impact in the moldmaking industry. 

Schwanog Insertable Tooling System Eliminates Presetting

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Schwanog’s insertable tooling systems can eliminate the need to preset the tool due to tool changeovers being accomplished directly in the machine.

Navigating the Automation Landscape

Julia Hider | Manufacturing Connected

Medical device manufacturer rms Company has steadily advanced its automation strategy through four major phases.

The Evolution of Valve Automation for Emergency Shutdowns

| Valve Magazine

Valve failures happen, but having a well-planned and tested emergency shutdown system can limit lost time and expenses.

Boeing to put NASA X-66 X-Plane on hold

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NASA and Boeing are evaluating a new approach to the agency’s sustainable flight demonstrator project, one that would put the X-66 on ice amid a thin-wing rethink.

SPE ACCE 2025 brings in Casey Putsch as second keynote

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Founder and president of the Genius Garage Educational Programs, as well as a car builder and YouTube personality, Putsch will deliver his own experience on how composites can contribute to the mass production of stylish and affordable vehicles.

Artist Studio software update streamlines FPP design, programming

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cevotec releases enhancement for the design, robot programming and system performance of its composites software, helping users work more efficiently with fiber patch placement.

Quantum Fuel Systems, OneH2 develop 930-bar hydrogen tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-pressure Type 4 cylinders are installed in hydrogen trailers with cascading function for simplified mobile refueling and gas distribution.

Diehl Aviation to establish facility in Romania

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The aviation supplier expands production capacity to meet industry growth and enhance competitiveness.

Rocket Lab Neutron rocket to support U.S. Space Force NSSL

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Space rocket company to join $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, an opportunity to on-ramp its carbon fiber composite Neutron vehicle.

Mold Steel Engineered for Better Mold Performance, Reduced Maintenance Costs

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Edro Specialty Steel says its RoyAlloy material offers a comprehensive solution for mold base steels, delivering enhanced performance and long-term benefits over traditional materials.

Creative Blow Mold Tooling Acquires ISBM Business from Big 3 Precision Mold

| MoldMaking Technology

Illinois-based Creative acquires Big 3's injection stretch blow mold division, expanding capabilities while retaining workforce and intellectual property.

Platinum Tooling Shrink-Fit Technology Enables Flexible Tooling Connections

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Platinum Tooling distributes Rineck shrink-fit tooling and shrink-fit machine technology, including standard and custom shrink-fit toolholders with various connections, including CAT, HSK, BT, SK, PSC and straight shank extensions.

Keyence Handheld CMM Simplifies Dimensional Measurement

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Keyence’s WM-6000 provides full CMM and CAD capabilities, enabling 3D/GD&T measurements, contour profile checks, CAD comparison and reverse-engineering.

The Hidden Obstacles Holding Your Business Back (and You Don't Even Know It)

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Personal stories of two small to midsized manufacturers who discovered how to unleash the hidden potential of their shops and pave the way for financial growth and long-term success through a Fractional CFO.
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Laser cleaning in composites manufacturing

| CompositesWorld

Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.

Recent AM Machine and Hardware Releases

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Here is a roundup of recently launched 3D printing systems and support hardware. Don’t forget that we announce news and product releases weekly in the AM News thread.

EE. UU. busca avanzar hacia envases circulares

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un nuevo informe del U.S. Plastics Pact analiza barreras y soluciones clave para escalar el contenido reciclado en envases plásticos en Estados Unidos.  

Common Methods for Measuring Workpiece Radii

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

With today’s complicated and very high-precision parts, workpiece radii can have a variety of shapes and contours. Sophisticated tools can help simplify the measurement process.