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Education Initiatives Move the Finishing Industry Forward
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Some of the usual suspects are working hard in the industry to bring continuing education to the forefront. Learn about some new opportunities for training as well as updates to tried-and-true programs.
#workforcedevelopment
The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.
#VeranoDanyVasito 2025 abre convocatoria para proyectos ambientales
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La plataforma Cuentáme del Unicel invita a organizaciones y activistas a participar en #VeranoDanyVasito2025. La convocatoria cierra el 23 de mayo y busca iniciativas que promuevan el cuidado del medio ambiente entre niños.
SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.
Video: Engineered Surface Roughness for Medical Implants
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Contract manufacturer Marle Tangible employs software from nTop to manipulate surface textures on 3D printed spine implants, tuning them to optimal roughness for patient healing.
EOS Enhances Regulatory Compliance for Medical Device Manufacturers with Master File Solution
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
The EOS Medical Device Master File helps streamline the regulatory approval processes while protecting proprietary information.
#regulations
Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.
In Case You Missed It: Top April Content
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Spring has sprung, and knowledge is plentiful this time of year! Catch up on what our readers enjoyed the most this month.
Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.
Custom Material Handling Boosts Finishing Shop's Efficiency
| Products Finishing
Therma-Tron-X designs custom materials handling system for a customer running cathodic electrocoat and coating systems.
Use a Process Assessment to Determine the Benefits of Screw-Design Modification
| Plastics Technology
This type of analysis will provide the converter with a clear picture of whether changes to the screw could provide economic gains through increased rate, yield, and quality.
Last Chance! Top Shops Survey Closes at Midnight!
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The ninth annual Top Shops benchmarking survey for injection molders is now open, providing molders a free opportunity to see how they stack up with fellow molders via a customized report.
PACE Pilot Award 2025 Recognizes Axalta NextJet Technology
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Automotive industry program names the coating company’s digital paint technology an Innovation to Watch.
3 Trends From PMTS 2025
Eli Plaskett | Production Machining
The 2025 Precision Machining Technology Show provided an excellent look at the variety of machining solutions catering to the U.S. metalworking industry, including a range of automation solutions for turned and milled parts.
MMT Chats: Developing a Mold Engineering Apprenticeship Model
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
New mold design and 3D printing company wanted to partner with a local high school to train mold designers and a National Tooling & Machining Association Mold Design Group Apprenticeship was the answer.
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Making Materials for Additive, Conventional Manufacturing More Sustainable — by Producing Them Together
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Nordisk Staal, known for spray forming capability to produce specialty steel ingots, has launched Asgaard Metals to supply additive manufacturing powders. But the trick to achieving optimal production yield is doing both at once.
Incrementa el valor de importación de fresadoras en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
en el primer bimestre de 2025, el valor de la importación de Fresadoras de consola CNC presentó un incremento de 136 %
En marzo aumentaron 9.6 % las exportaciones mexicanas
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fueron de 49,990 millones de dólares, lo que representó un incremento del 10 % en tasa anual.
Mondi y Sherwin-Williams lanzan re/cycle SpoutedPouch
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con un diseño innovador y reciclable, el re/cycle SpoutedPouch reduce hasta un 90 % el uso de plásticos vírgenes y optimiza el transporte de pintura concentrada.
Team Kratos invites sponsorship for electric tractive system innovation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The nationally ranked Indian Formula Student team is seeking industry sponsorship to develop and implement an advanced tractive system for its upcoming composites-intensive electric race car.
Materion metal matrix composites are selected for FLRAA prototypes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bell Textron is equipping the U.S. Army’s tiltrotor prototype with lightweight materials to further enhance its speed and payload capabilities in operation.
Spirit AeroSystems signs divestiture agreement with Airbus
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Per the definitive agreement, Airbus is taking ownership of assets across seven of Spirit’s sites to ensure stability of its supply for its commercial aircraft programs.