Episode 55: An Interview With Remington Schieffer, American CRS

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast explores rectifier maintenance, automation solutions and workforce education with Remington Schieffer of American CRS.

Querétaro fortalece su compromiso con la industria aeroespacial

| Modern Machine Shop México

Además de ser invitado especial de FAMEX 2025, el gobierno de Querétaro firmó una serie de convenios para potenciar el talento humano de la industria aeroespacial.

Sumitomo Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.

Open Mind Software Streamlines Five-Axis Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: HyperMill 2025’s five-axis automatic tool orientation mode algorithm uses a pre-analysis of the entire tool path to calculate machining sequences of simultaneous and indexed tool movements.

Partnership Aims to Tariff-Proof Manufacturing for US OEMs

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Fictiv and EVCO Plastics have created a partnership to deliver end-to-end injection molding supply chain solutions.

AM’s Best Applications Involve Products and Companies That Could Not Exist Without It

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Through the products that could be made no other way, AM levels up — enabling new solutions and new companies providing them. Many recent articles showcase companies realizing something new thanks to additive manufacturing.

The Benefits of Investing in Sinker EDM Training

| MoldMaking Technology

Beyond technology upgrades, mold builders can boost cost savings, productivity and quality by prioritizing operator training in two key areas.
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New in 2025: Additive Manufacturing Machines and Hardware

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

A roundup of recent machine and technology releases on Additive Manufacturing.

From Shop Floor to Show Floor: PMTS 2025 Delivers

| Production Machining

PMTS’ record-setting event builds excitement for its return in 2027.

SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

Lanxess concreta venta de Urethane Systems a UBE Corporation

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alemana Lanxess vendió su unidad de Urethane Systems por 500 millones de euros a la japonesa UBE, como parte de su estrategia para reducir deuda y enfocar su portafolio.

AkzoNobel, IPG Photonics Bring Laser Curing to Powder Coatings

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The partnership, to directly benefit EMEA customers, will apply IPG’s selective heating process to Interpon coating formulations as a more energy-efficient curing method.

Komaspec inaugura planta de producción en Chihuahua

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva planta de Komaspec, ubicada en Ciudad Juárez, atenderá a los clientes de la empresa en Estados Unidos y Canadá.

Firefly Aerospace to develop CMC rocket engine nozzle extension

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Contracted by the AFRL, Firefly will use its expertise to design, build and test a composite-based nozzle extension to reduce costs, improve performance and accelerate rocket engine production.

ACMA announces PCR publication for platforms, stairways

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Product category rule (PCR) provides guidance to builders and architects preparing LCAs and EDPS for platforms and stairways made from FRP composites, steel and more.
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Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.

GWEC launches 2025 global wind report

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Despite a year of headwinds, 2024 still enjoyed another record year of wind energy installation globally. Even so, the Global Wind Energy Council report offers a data-led roadmap to triple growth and meet COP28 targets.

Haddy opens LFAM microfactory in Florida for localized, agile composite parts production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CEAD helped Haddy inaugurate the AI-powered microfactory complete with eight Flexbot robotic systems for end-to-end 3D printing and 16-times production capacity.

Software Suite Creates Integrated Workflows for Optimizing Moldmaking

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Eastec 2025: The HxGN Mould and Die Suite includes VISI, WORNC, NCSIMUL and datanomix tools to provide an integrated workflow from design/engineering to manufacturing and automation.

Shrink Fit Device Technology Engineered for Accuracy

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

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.

Video: See the 3D Printed Hand Tools That Make Pella More Productive

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

AM toured the window maker’s HQ factory in Pella, Iowa. Tools engineered for window production operations and made via AM are in widespread use, allowing manual operations to be performed quickly and repeatably.

3 Strategies for Effective CNC Programming Standardization

John Miller | Modern Machine Shop

Use these strategies to streamline CNC programming with standardized processes, boosting efficiency and precision in modern manufacturing. Learn practical tips to optimize your workflow.