Kyocera Precision Tools Publishes Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Indexable Cutting Tool Catalog showcases the company’s advanced tooling solutions for turning, milling and holemaking applications.

Emuge-Franken Taps Feature Universal Threading Geometry

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MultiTap NPT/NPTF pipe taps feature a specialized, shortened projection length when compared to traditional ANSI standard taper taps, decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life.

SABIC Introduces New Grade Extem RH Resin

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Extem RH1017UCL will support data communication infrastructure applications.

Sames Announces Regional Manager for Central Canada

| Products Finishing

Kyler Hubner has been promoted to support this role with his dedication and commitment to driving success.

Precision Concepts Buys Meredith-Springfield

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Latest acquisition by this diversified producer of rigid packaging is a Northeast leader in technical blow molding.

Emuge-Franken Taps Feature Universal Threading Geometry

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The MultiTap NPT/NPTF pipe taps feature a specialized, shortened projection length when compared to traditional ANSI standard taper taps, decreasing cycle time and increasing tool life.

Ross Presents High-Shear Mixers for Coatings

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Customizable mixers are engineered for a wide range of industrial applications.

Polymer Showdown — PPO vs. PA66: May the Best Material Win

| Plastics Technology

Second in a series, an expert from plastics engineering consultancy The Madison Group pits leading thermoplastics against each other to see how they differ in processing characteristics, chemical resistance, thermal and mechanical performance, and more.

Moldmaking Index Continues Strong 2025 with 52.4 in March

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Six consecutive months of improving results push moldmaking market further into expansion.
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Metalworking Index Reaches Expansion for First Time in 2 Years

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

  After two years of contraction, the Metalworking Index has finally turned a corner. A recovery that started in October has reached a milestone, fueled by increased production and new orders, signaling cautious optimism for the industry.  

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #124: Innovative Coatings for (Micro)Technical and Tooling Systems

| Products Finishing

This report introduces the project on the development of innovative coatings for the hybrid manufacturing of micro-scale technical and tooling systems and outlines the work to be undertaken.

Why Mold Builders Should Consider Barrel Cutters and Lens Tools If They Haven’t Before

| MoldMaking Technology

Reduce machining cycle times and improve surface finishes of cavity and core work with barrel cutters and lens tools.

SAMPE UK & Ireland calls for entrants to YES Seminar Competition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Postgraduate students from U.K. and Ireland universities are invited to submit entries to showcase their technical research by April 25, 2025.

Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.

Airtech acquires Kimya assets, extends AM filament capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.

Demgy Group grows aircraft interior expertise with Tool-Gauge acquisition

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tool-Gauge, a key U.S. supplier of unreinforced and reinforced plastic components and subassemblies for Boeing and Airbus, adds to Demgy Group’s global footprint.

Tremonia Mobility delivers efficient, sustainable composite minibuses with Siemens Xcelerator

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Minibus manufacturer adopts Siemens Xcelerator to advance electrification, improving design cycle speed by 20% and design adjustment speed by 30%.

JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

California startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.

ÉireComposites, University of Galway launch R3WIND project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Renewable energy initiative will design, develop and demonstrate novel repair and recycling techniques of onshore and offshore wind blades using sustainable manufacturing processes.

Integris to provide composite ballistic protection for Type 45 vessels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integris Composites enters its fourth decade serving aerospace OEMs and defense contractors globally for critical defense systems.

Firefly awarded DOD contract for responsive on-orbit mission

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mission will use Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft vehicle, supported by proven avionics, composite structures and propulsion systems, to perform on-demand orbital maneuvers and space domain awareness.

Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Grace Stubbins | MoldMaking Technology

WiM welcomes the election of 20 members headed into 2025, including first-term members and those who are continuing their service.