Streamlining Medical Device Development With Modular, Risk-Reducing Tooling Strategy

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Fast-Track Tooling enables early validation of medical device designs, reduces risks, accelerates time-to-market and ensures alignment with production molds.  

Faster Swiss-Type Setup is a Probing Issue

| Production Machining

Perhaps no other technological development has impacted setup time reduction on Swiss-type lathes more than automatic tool probing functions. 

Etiquetas limpias impulsan el reciclaje de plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Un estudio de Avery Dennison muestra cómo las etiquetas de liberación limpia mejoran el reciclaje y ayudan a reducir emisiones en envases de PET y HDPE.  

The Cut Scene: Integrated Machine Tending Cell Using AI, Vision and AMRs

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

A vision-guided KUKA robot paired with AMRs and AI fleet software enables flexible machine tending and bin picking for both high-mix shops and high-volume operations.

PPG Launches Sustainably Advantaged Coating

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

PPG’s Enviroluxe Plus powder coatings include up to 18% post-industrial recycled plastic and are made without PFAS.

IPG Photonics Appoints Senior VP of Global Laser Systems

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

More than 20 years of industrial, medical and high-tech market experience will support Mira Sahney in her new role at IPG.

Aerospace manufacturing innovations demonstrate the future of aerocomposites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Attendees are able to explore several of NIAR ATLAS’ prototype developments in person, highlighting tool-less space manufacturing, AI-enabled inspection and repair and thermoplastic overmolding.

Oasis Inspection System Provides Accurate Measurements of Large Parts

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Oasis Ultra-Series features a high-resolution camera, advanced image processing and an intuitive user interface that streamlines measurement workflows.

Grizzly Industrial Mill/Drills Feature Detailed Digital Readouts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The G0982 and G0983 mill/drill combination machines are designed for small metalworking shops with limited space.

Sistemas de laminado CJWinter: protección optimizada y mayor durabilidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los sistemas de laminado de extremos, de CJWinter, están diseñados para adaptarse a diámetros de rosca desde #6 hasta 1 3/16” y diversos tamaños de mango.

Honeywell’s Qualification of 6K Additive Nickel 718 a Step Toward More Sustainable, Secure Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Produced in the U.S. using a method with low environmental impact, the material enables more sustainable manufacturing plus a reliable supply chain.

Why ‘Smart’ Blending May Be Right for You

| Plastics Technology

Industry 4.0 smart controllers dial in the right recipes quickly with gain-in-weight blenders to eliminate material waste, cost overruns.  

When Will We See Humanoid Robots on the Manufacturing Floor?

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The robotics industry faces three technical challenges as it moves from single-purpose platforms to a general robotics platform that can work in manufacturing and beyond.

Modular Quick-Change Head System Benefits Various Applications

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Iscar USA highlights its modular quick-change head system for Swiss-type machines intended for turning, grooving, parting and threading applications.     

3D Printed Wind Tunnel Balances Speed Testing Timelines at NASA Langley: The Cool Parts Show #84

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

“Balances” are instrumented devices used to capture data about aeronautical vehicle models in wind tunnel testing. Long lead times for conventionally machined balances have led NASA to explore 3D printing these components instead.

AkzoNobel Signs Power Purchase Agreement to Build Solar Park 

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

A collaboration with solar developer Alight will result in the construction of a park in Sweden that will power AkzoNobel’s Kristinehamn adhesives site and protective coatings plant in Gothenburg.

Process Consolidation Meets Usability Improvements: Inside DMG MORI Innovation Days 2025

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

One of the greatest roadblocks in adopting powerful machines is finding the people to run them. Find out how DMG MORI plans to bypass this obstacle, with examples from its recent Innovation Days event.

Meltio and Phillips Corporation Join to Advance Hybrid CNC Technology for Defense Industry

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Phillips in the U.S. becomes the first Meltio partner worldwide to successfully integrate the Meltio Engine Blue into a Haas CNC machine.  

Finish Thompson Adds to ANSI Sealless Centrifugal Pump Line

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The UCP and UCR Series of centrifugal magnetic drive pumps, ideal for a variety of surface finishing applications, are designed for corrosive fluid transfer.

Solar Atmospheres Expands Presence in Northeastern Region

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company announces the opening of its seventh U.S. heat treat operation.

Powerful Portal Milling Machine Has Big Impact on Michigan Compression Moldmaker

| MoldMaking Technology

Significant 30% increase in production due to a spacious workspace, advanced cutting capabilities and a new generation CNC control system.

ADDCAAM Technology Available as Plugin for REALvision Pro

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

REALvision Pro users can strengthen the mechanical performance of their parts through advanced tool pathing techniques previously unavailable in mainstream slicing tools.