With New Technologies, We Balance Control and Capability Advance in Different Ways

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Commentary: how power needs in the case of nuclear energy, and process development in the case of additive manufacturing, figure into finding the full promise of what a technology can do.

KUKA Automation Tech Day Highlights the Power of Integrated Automation Technologies

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

A demonstration of an automated machining cell showed the power of combining vision systems, robots and AMRs.

CJWinter End Rolling Attachments Optimize Roll Protection

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: CJWinter’s end rolling attachments feature a high-strength construction for extended tool life.

Kraiburg exhibe sus innovaciones en Plastimagen 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kraiburg TPE Americas presenta en Plastimagen 2025 su portafolio de elastómeros termoplásticos para aplicaciones médicas, industriales y de consumo.

Plataforma de rectificado MX7 de ANCA: mayor productividad en la fabricación de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma MX7, de ANCA, optimiza el rectificado de herramientas con un proceso automatizado y un diseño eficiente que reduce los tiempos de ciclo.

Global Metal Finishing's Tamea Franco is Selected for Women’s MAKE Award

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Over the years, CEO Tamea Franco has transformed her one-woman shop into a 40-person powerhouse in the metal finishing industry.

“Rebaba y brasas” 2025: tecnología, sinergia y tradición en la manufactura mexicana

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El próximo 27 de marzo, las instalaciones de Hemaq en Monterrey serán el escenario de la tercera edición de “Rebaba y brasas”, un evento que reunirá a especialistas del sector metalmecánico para conocer las últimas innovaciones en manufactura, automatización y accesorios para equipos CNC, en un ambiente que fusiona la tecnología con la tradición gastronómica del norte de México.

Ecovyst Acquires Sulfuric Acid Operations from Cornerstone

| Valve Magazine

The Ecoservices segment of Ecovyst is a provider of virgin sulfuric acid and sulfuric acid regeneration services. 

Plastics Processing Index Registers Expansion With February Reading of 50.9

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Improvements across components drive steady climb out of contraction for the first time since June 2022.
#economics

Process Parsimony — Automation’s Secret Key for Scale and Quality

Miles Free | Production Machining

Automation is thought to be the secret to improving quality in manufacturing. What if I told you it was something else?

INA advierte sobre el impacto de los aranceles en la inversión automotriz

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México sigue liderando las exportaciones de autopartes a Estados Unidos con 43.18 %, pero la incertidumbre arancelaria podría ralentizar nuevas inversiones.  

Engel and Cannon Integrate Technologies to Speed Up Production and Improve Part Quality With PUR Flooding

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Combining Engel’s injection molding technology with Cannon’s precise metering and mixing technology is designed to ensure maximum process stability and flexibility, speeding up production and improving the final product’s overall quality.

Ecoclean Provides Diverse Cleaning, Degreasing Solutions

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Tasks involved in cleaning and degreasing have become more diverse and challenging in recent years. For these many-faceted applications, Ecoclean has provided flexible and efficient solutions.

3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Stephanie Hendrixson | Valve Magazine

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

Firefly Aerospace successfully completes 14 days of surface operations on the Moon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Longest commercial Moon mission using Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lander completes more than 346 hours of surface operations, transmitting more than 119 gigabytes of data back to Earth.

Caracol delivers high-performance, customized 3D printed elements to Pershing sports utility yacht

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Heron AM platform demonstrated its capability of fabricating complex superstructural composite parts for the luxury yachting industry with intricate geometries, more efficiency and less waste.

Uplift360 successfully converts composites waste into continuous aramid fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through scale-up trials the chemical recycling company’s defense-backed process effectively respun para-aramid into long, high-performance fibers, with future goals to reach virgin material strength. 

Diamond Aircraft acquires Volocopter after insolvency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integration will maintain Volocopter’s headquarters in Germany, with its development and certification work continuing under Diamond’s ownership.

Beta completes eVTOL flight demonstrations across Utah

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Beta, 47G and UDOT hosted flight demonstrations throughout communities in the state to showcase Alia’s capabilities and highlight AAM’s advantages.

Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Sodick is hosting no-stress, informal coffee talks at the Sodick Plustech booth (#527) during PTXPO 2025 to foster insightful conversations with top industry experts in an approachable, interactive format.

Molding and Material Handling Solutions Advance Moldmaking Capabilities

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Globeius and Plastixs are jointly demonstrating their latest technologies together in the U.S. for the first time at PTXPO March 18-20, in Rosemont, Illinois.

Get To Know Vincent Tool Technologies Corp.

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Vincent Tool Technologies Corp. will be at PTXPO 2025 to showcase its wide array of services and connect with American mold builders.