The Middle Way, Dissolution Recycling Technologies Leave the Polymer Intact

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Alternative approaches can produce high yield and high purity with reduced energy demand.

Sumitomo Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

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.

VDMA presenta panorama de la industria de maquinaria en el primer trimestre del año

| Modern Machine Shop México

El estado de ánimo en la industria mejoró un poco a principios de 2025, pero sigue siendo muy dispar. La mayoría de las empresas no espera volver a registrar un ligero crecimiento hasta 2026.

Warpage Waylaid Via Simulation

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Designed to form a component that would hold headlights in place, the mold was intended to produce a front-end automobile bracket. Instead of parts however, the tool’s real output was problems.

6 Ways to Optimize High-Feed Milling

| MoldMaking Technology

High-feed milling can significantly outweigh potential reliability challenges. Consider these six strategies in order to make high-feed milling successful for your business.

RAW Idea expands composites capabilities with hybrid 3D printer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Installation of LSAM printer from CEAD broadens RAW Idea’s ability to work with advanced composites and manufacture parts with greater efficiency and precision.

OVERLEAF webinars share composite LH2 innovations, results

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A series of three webinars presented by OVERLEAF project partners explore how it is achieving a novel low-pressure, LH2 storage system architecture through LCA methodologies, optical hydrogen sensors and cryogenic-ready 3D printing and materials.

Venus Aerospace makes headway on scaling RDRE hypersonic engine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More compact and agile hypersonic rocket engine propulsion system, supported by a NASA SBIR, will be demonstrated in the summer.

Embraer presents FACC with Supplier Award 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 20-year partnership is reinforced by current projects in the field of aerospace, AAM, sustainability and composites.

Fraunhofer EMI develops local pyrolysis method to reclaim continuous carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

High-power laser is used for controlled “unwinding” of thermoset composites without damaging the fibers or adversely affecting their mechanical properties, making it highly useful for recycling wound structures.

FANTOM project forms basis for automated aerocomposite NDT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-year collaboration between IRT Jules Verne and partners achieves roboticized platform that meets efficiency and flexibility challenges of large composite parts inspection.

LSR 2025 Features Latest Advances in Plastics Technology June 16-19

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

This international plastics event takes place June 16-19 in Irvine, California, bringing together liquid silicone rubber professionals from around the world for three days of education and networking.

Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

When tied to the machine control, Burger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.

How to Achieve Simulation Success, Part 1: Model Accuracy and Mesh Decisions

| MoldMaking Technology

Molding simulation software is a powerful tool, but what you get out of it depends very much on your initial inputs. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible.

ABB Robotics Software Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

AppStudio is designed to provide flexibility and ease of use for creating customized robotic user interfaces.

Surface Finish Underfoot

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Surface finish has a role in everything we see and touch.

Mastercam Appoints Company President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Russ Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

Production Machining's April 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s April 2025 news highlights include key leadership appointments, industry events and more.

Sherwin-Williams Coatings Prove Harsh Environment Endurance

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams uses coating systems to increase productivity while maintaining long-lasting aesthetics, as exemplified with a sign manufacturer.

Metal and Polymer Molding, Additive Manufacturing and MoldMaking All Under One Roof

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

From metal molding to polymer molding, additive manufacturing to moldmaking, material selection to formulation, prototyping to production, PTI Tech has emerged as a one-stop molding shop.

Haas Automation estudia impacto de aranceles

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Ante el tema de los aranceles, Haas Automation, indicó que las máquinas-herramienta son esenciales para toda la infraestructura de manufactura en Estados Unidos.

Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

| CompositesWorld

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.