Production Machining's May 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s May 2025 news highlights include new manufacturing facilities, leadership transitions, acquisitions and more.

Rotogran Offers Upgraded Granulators

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Key updates include tool steel replaceable inserts in all granulators and a new pathway deflector into the cutting chamber.

Datos del primer trimestre de 2025 revelan alza en la importación de robots industriales

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En los primeros tres meses de 2025, el valor acumulado de la importación de robots industriales fue de 51.6 millones de dólares, lo que representó un aumento del 2.46 % con respecto al mismo período de 2024.

Sensors, Sustainability and Skilled Labor

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Q&A with Bob VanCoillie, MoldMaking Technology EAB member and senior manager of Kenvue’s mold management center of excellence.
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Weingärtner Maschinenbau Announces Leadership Transition

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

As Friedrich Weingärtner retires, Dominik Weingärtner will now lead the company alongside his uncle, Andreas Weingärtner.

Renishaw, Metalpine Develop Durable AM Parts for Harsh Marine Environments

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The partnership is focused on creating copper-nickel alloy powders for AM that can withstand the corrosive environment of naval operations. Of note: The project will enable a major European naval force to manufacture replacement parts in house. 

Hexcel, Specialty Materials launch boron fiber-infused high modulus carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-compression, hybridized unidirectional prepreg targets advanced commercial and military application opportunities.

SPE honors Greg McCunn for 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

McCunn is honored for his professional accomplishments and support of the thermoforming composites industry throughout his career in automotive and beyond.

Syensqo composites demonstrate titanium replacement on Boeing MQ-25 Stingray

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Validation of integrating Cycom 5250-4HT prepreg into the UAV’s exhaust nozzle structure underpins the material system’s use in other high-temperature aerospace applications.  

FIDAMC lays groundwork for CFA advanced manufacturing technocenter

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ahead of the CFA’s June opening, a recent conference established the criteria for submitting project proposals, as well as the CFA’s capabilities and equipment, citing more than 200 interested companies.

Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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Expanded Drill Lines Offer More Comprehensive Holemaking Solutions

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Emuge-Franken USA has expanded its North American solid carbide drill offering with two new high-performance drill lines and additions to its popular MultiDrill line.  

PLASTIanguis 2025 rompe récord de acopio en la UNAM

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Más de 760 personas recolectaron 7,675 kg de residuos plásticos en la Facultad de Química de la UNAM durante el Día Mundial del Reciclaje.

Reflecting on PMTS, Last Words on a Long Career, and More: The Top 10 April Articles

Cara Ready | Production Machining

Our top 10 articles included reflections on PMTS, a look back on a long career, choosing the right chipbreaker, and more. 
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All World Machinery Supply Acquires CNC Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

CNC Solutions is a FANUC Robotics Authorized System Integrator based in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. The acquisition will help All World address the growing demand for advanced automation solutions in industrial manufacturing.

Problem-Solving Powers MPP's Growth

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Long-time Michigan mold builder expands its capabilities, incorporating molding and embracing automation, while maintaining its collaborative problem-solving approach and apprenticeship program.

Fundamentos de la metrología en la manufactura

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop México

La metrología es el pilar silencioso detrás de cada producto preciso y confiable. Comprender sus fundamentos, aplicaciones y normativas es esencial para garantizar procesos de manufactura eficientes, trazables y alineados con los más altos estándares de calidad.

México impulsa la automatización ante aranceles de EE. UU.

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Frente a aranceles del 25 %, México apuesta por la inteligencia artificial, la robótica y el 5G para mantener competitividad industrial y adaptarse al nuevo entorno.

Emuge-Franken Drill Lineup Provides High-Precision Hole Quality

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken expands its range of holemaking tools with a number of new solid carbide drill lines.

Crecen indicadores en el subsector de fabricación de productos metálicos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Con cifras originales, los indicadores de producción, personal, horas trabajadas y remuneraciones aumentaron en marzo de 2025 respecto al mismo mes del año anterior.

Lehvoss Group Highlights PFAS-Free Anti-Friction Coating

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Lehvoss has developed a PFAS-free variant of its Luvocom thermoplastic tribological material for electrostatic powder coating.

CIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.