CCAI Capítulo en Español Hosts Technical Training for Surface Finishing Industry

| Products Finishing

Chemical Coaters Association International's Capítulo en Español chapter delivered a specialized Spanish-language workshop in California for advanced powder coating and sandblasting processes.
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Dyneema launches woven composite fabric with UHMWPE fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dual-layer structure of Dyneema core with a fully woven Dyneema face fabric resists abrasion and wear, offering durability under significant load conditions and after prolonged use.

Nlcomp begins construction of rFactory in Italy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 200-square-meter facility represents nlcomp’s transition from startup to established business, accelerating expansion of its sustainable composite products from marine to also wind and other high-performance applications.

ASTM Composite Materials Committee is developing flexure testing standard

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Practice will help establish stronger composite testing for safer, lighter structures.

Mold Cleaning System Assists Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

iD Additives Eco-Pro 360 Mold Cleaning System Provides Safe, Effective Cleaning of Clogged Water Lines in Injection Molds.  

CAINTRA reafirma su compromiso con el desarrollo de las pymes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con el objetivo de hacer frente a los retos a los que se enfrentan las pymes, CAINTRA presentó una agenda sustentada en cuatro ejes: financiación, desarrollo de capacidades, vinculación de negocios y mejora regulatoria.

Síntesis y polimerización del PET: rutas DMT vs TPA, MPP y SSP

| Plastics Technology México

Explore los diferentes métodos y factores en la producción de PET, desde la síntesis del monómero hasta la policondensación en estado sólido.

ENGEL inaugura Tech Centre en Suiza y celebra 50 años en el país

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El nuevo centro de ENGEL en Suiza combina formación, innovación y pruebas reales en moldeo por inyección, con foco en aplicaciones médicas.  

Shearography equipment well suited to composites NDT

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Laser Technology Inc. features analysis tools like the LTI-2100 and LTI 5200, which are optimal for detecting subsurface composite flaws.

Top Shop Aims to Reshape Aerospace Finishing in Florida

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

By blending legacy finishing expertise with new heat treat and painting operations, Incertec is taking off in a fast-growing aerospace market. Business acquisitions have boosted its emergence onto a path to success.

Get a Grip on Your Workholding Processes

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

From adhesive fixturing to automated changeovers, these articles show how shops are rethinking workholding to improve efficiency and accuracy. Whether it's collet choice, custom fixtures, or balancing density with simplicity, smarter setups are driving better results.

Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.

Stratasys, Shin-Etsu Launch P3 Silicone 25A for Industrial-Grade AM Applications

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New material combines true silicone performance with precision 3D printing to meet demanding needs in automotive, healthcare, consumer goods and industrial sectors  

Rectificadora CNC ANCA MX7 Ultra: precisión y consistencia en el rectificado de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La rectificadora CNC MX7 Ultra, de Anca, está diseñada para garantizar precisión micrométrica y alta repetibilidad en la fabricación de herramientas de corte.

Reciclaje de PET en México: cifras 2024 y logros clave

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con una tasa de recuperación del 64 % en 2024, México lidera el reciclaje de PET en América Latina. El país cuenta con 27 plantas recicladoras y una capacidad instalada de 757 mil toneladas.

Pic of the Week: Laser Hotwire Deposition + Five-Axis Machining

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Hybrid manufacturing can be a powerful combination of additive manufacturing and CNC machining, but programming these machines can be a challenge. This week’s Pic highlights a software plugin that aids this process. 

Kimura Foundry America Expands US Operations With Acquisition of VIP Tooling

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The acquisition brings together advanced casting and machining capabilities, enabling faster lead times, tighter process control and better cost efficiencies for customers in key industries including automotive, energy and industrial manufacturing.

Optimizing a CFRP landing leg demonstrator

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

MT Aerospace achieves design for manufacturing, integrating multiple elements into one-piece structure using AFP and 3D printed tooling to meet time and budget constraints.

Increased Competition Calls for Smarter Solutions

| Production Machining

Engineered for efficiency, SW Machines offers customers a full suite of horizontal machining centers and the automation needed for high-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

Mold Components: Sourcing Insights + Expert Tips

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold components enable molds to work as they are the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product.  Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, various mold component products, services and more.

Replacing PFAS, a Transition in Processing Lubricants

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Chemical manufacturers, polymer compounders and converters are making moves toward PFAS-free.

Vitracoat Facility Expansion in Mexico Boosts Production Capacity

| Products Finishing

Vitracoat Inc. enhances its manufacturing capabilities in Lerma, Mexico, to better serve powder coating customers across the Americas with improved speed and flexibility.