Titomic Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement with DNV to Achieve Global Maritime and Oil & Gas Industry Certification

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The initiative supports Titomic’s broader strategy to offer certified, sustainable solutions for the repair, refurbishment, and protection of critical infrastructure.

Pic of the Week: Hollow Composite Structures via 3D Printed Tooling

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

This week, topology optimization and a water-soluble, 3D printable material enable tubular composites fabrication.

Could Your New Entry-Level Employee be your Next CEO?

| Production Machining

Leadership exposure and training is best served early and often.
#workforcedevelopment

Greenleaf Acquires Ceramic Cutting Tools Manufacturer

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The acquisition of Haydale Ceramic Technologies increases Greenleaf’s capacity for producing precision-ground tools for customers across aerospace, automotive, energy and other high-performance industries.

Sirmax reporta éxito de película agrícola biodegradable BioComp

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sirmax y la Universidad de Turín demuestran que BioComp controla la maleza sin afectar el rendimiento y reduce microplásticos en suelos agrícolas.  

Process Technology Acquires Kepco Inc. Power Supply

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Expanded product portfolio and entrance into new markets will scale Process Technology’s power supply capabilities.

Heule Drills Maintain Precise Results at High Feed Rates

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: DCC tooling is designed to drill and chamfer both sides of the workpiece in a single operation without turning the workpiece or changing tooling.

Nordson, Fimic Announce 'Enhanced' Partnership

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Details of partnership to be divulged at K 2025.  

Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.

Mastering Mold Design: A 4-Part Series for the Next Generation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This new series explores four critical areas of mold design to help educate moldmaking professionals and ensure production success.
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Hufschmied, CMS open up advanced materials machining potential

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical partnership combining cutting tool technology and CNC machining will open up new possibilities for comprehensive process efficiency, quality and sustainability for composite materials and engineered plastics.

Kent continues pultrusion legacy under new leadership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Michael Pollard is shifting ownership of Kent Automation and Kent Pultrusion to Sean Robbins to support the company’s sustained growth and future development.

Cambium launches ApexShield 1000 resin to ramp up C/C composite part production speed

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-temperature matrix system for aerospace manufacturers reduces hypersonic composite parts fabrication by 70-80%.

The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.

Lockheed Martin completes Orion development for Artemis II

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Upgraded composite spacecraft has been delivered to NASA for final preparations for the 2026 launch that, unlike the Artemis I mission, will be crewed.

Greenleaf Acquires Ceramic Cutting Tools Manufacturer

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition of Haydale Ceramic Technologies increases Greenleaf’s capacity for producing precision-ground tools for customers across aerospace, automotive, energy and other high-performance industries.

Mazak Turning Machines Feature Three Turrets for High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The HQR-200/3 and HQR-250/3 NEO machines both have two spindles and three turrets — two upper and one lower — for “done-in-one” part processing and high-volume throughput in single setups.

Market Expansion Seems Short-Lived With Finishing Index Drop

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Decreases in new orders and production indicate finishers began to feel impact of tariff uncertainty in April.
#economics

Braskem y Fitesa presentan polietileno de base biológica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Braskem y Fitesa desarrollan una gama de HDPE I’m green, derivado de caña de azúcar, con mayor estabilidad y resistencia para aplicaciones de no tejidos en la industria sanitaria.

México: la apuesta por una mayor productividad en los sectores exportadores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con un informe de BBVA Research, la política industrial en México debe mantener como uno de sus principales objetivos aumentar el porcentaje de exportaciones realizadas a través del T-MEC.

Aumenta el indicador de la actividad industrial de la fabricación de productos metálicos

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El subsector de Fabricación de productos metálicos presentó un crecimiento de 3.8 % comparado con el mismo mes de 2024, con cifras originales.

Vertical Integration, Automation Helping 3D Printed Spine Implant Manufacturer Scale Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

How did a leading spine implant manufacturer leverage 3D printing to compete on cost with CNC machining? Learn how advanced additive manufacturing techniques are redefining material efficiency and geometric complexity in medical devices.