Greenleaf amplía su presencia en herramientas cerámicas reforzadas con whiskers

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Greenleaf Corporation, fabricante global de herramientas de corte y materiales cerámicos de alto rendimiento, anunció la adquisición de activos estratégicos pertenecientes a Haydale Ceramic Technologies, LLC.

MMT Chats: Molding, Mold Design, Project Management and Marbles

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with former EAB Member Mike Close of SMC Ltd. about master molders, project management/mold design, and yes, marbles!   

Know Your Knurling

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Understanding some knurling basics will enable you to choose the proper tooling system based on application requirements.

DMG MORI Highlights US-Built Powder Bed 3D Printer at 2025 Innovation Days

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Company leadership emphasized the need for manufacturing equipment that can do more; this machine and other additive manufacturing solutions are well-suited to the task.  

CEAD technologies supports FIDAMC advanced manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CEAD-powered microfactories for composites additive manufacturing builds the Spanish technology center’s collaborative environment, enables expansion into new industries.

Australia’s Gilmour Space prepares Eris 1 rocket for maiden launch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With airspace arrangements finalized and mandatory notice given to the Australian Space Agency, the company is preparing for liftoff no earlier than May 15.

Hexcel, JetZero partner to qualify composites for BWB aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This collaborative approach with Hexcel is accelerating the technological assessment and development of JetZero’s all-wing Z4 platform.

Vacuum-assisted extrusion improves performance of FRP prints

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A novel 3D printing approach developed by ORNL reduced internal porosity by up to 75% in large-scale, 3D printed composites.

NSK America Spindles Enable Versatile Operations on Existing Equipment

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: NSK America Corp.’s Nakanishi high-speed rotary hand tool systems, ultrasonic systems and ultraprecision spindles are engineered to make processes more efficient both on the CNC and in the final steps of polishing.

GF Machining Solutions Wire EDM Enables Tight-Tolerance Part Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: GF Machining Solutions’ Cut F Series provides manufacturers with extreme production control and flexibility for ultraprecise machining and high surface finish capability.

Additive Manufacturing Technology Improves Efficiency for Conformal Cooling Production

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Conformal cooling with direct metal laser melting (DMLS) technology enables users to create metal 3D printed parts directly from a CAD model, and can optimize production of injection molded plastic parts.

RJG Adds iMFLUX Technology to Injection Molding Offerings

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

RJG Inc. will supply and support iMFLUX’s pre-engineering, installation and service for all hardware and software components.

Software’s AI-Powered Design Feature Automates CAD/CAM Processes

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The CAD-AI computer-aided design technology uses the power of AI to automatically detect and sort varied mold features — such as holes, pockets, slots and fillets — to increase efficiency by automating everyday CAD/CAM processes with reliable and repeatable data.

3D Printable Bioceramic Enables Patient-Specific Cranial Implants

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printing technology provided by Lithoz makes it possible to 3D print cranial plates and other implants from hydroxyapatite (HA), a ceramic material that is also found in human bone. We explore this solution and what it means for patients in this episode of The Cool Parts Show. 

Connections Fuel Moldmaking Innovation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Trade shows reveal that stepping out of the shop builds connections which drive innovation and success.

Remembering Tom Beard: A Lasting Influence

Eduardo Tovar | GROW

Twenty-seven years ago, I met Tom Beard during my first visit to Gardner’s Cincinnati office. He wasn’t just the first editor I met — he became a lasting example of mentorship, warmth, and editorial excellence.

Sunnen Honing Machines Provide Process Flexibility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Sunnen Products Co. showcases a range of honing machines as well as inspection and measurement technology.

Solving the Skills Gap Means Prioritizing Value Over Price

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Manufacturing companies need to invest and add value to educational machine shop programs to solve the skilled labor gap.
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How Compression Ratio Impacts Extruder Performance

| Plastics Technology

Let’s investigate how compression ratio affects performance of an extruder processing LLDPE.  

Sodick Finalizes Acquisition of Prima Additive

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Prima Additive leaves the Prima Industrie Group and becomes a wholly owned company of Sodick.

Sunnen Honing Machines Provide Process Flexibility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: Sunnen Products Co. showcases a range of honing machines as well as inspection and measurement technology.

Tom Beard Was Like a Brother

Rick Kline, Sr. | GROW

Tom was brilliant, grounded, genuinely funny, and a true friend. Our careers were intertwined, and I feel lucky to have had him by my side as we helped shape Gardner into the leader it is today.