Quality Tool & Die Enhances Performance With Advanced EDM and Milling Technologies

| MoldMaking Technology

The adoption of Mitsubishi wire and sinker EDMs, along with the OPS Ingersoll five-axis milling machine with automated cells, has enabled unmanned operations and improved precision. As a result, QTD has expanded its facility, grown its workforce and increased its business by 10-15% annually.        

American CRS Expands Leadership Team

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The metal finishing power supply equipment provider has added three members to its leadership team.

Pipistrel announces first flight success with Nuuva V300

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Flexible logistic capabilities and runway independence will be further tested and demonstrated through the composite unmanned VTOL’s 2025 flight program.

Floteks Plastik establishes Type 4 tank company Pressura

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automotive plastics manufacturer grows R&D activities in the EU and across Turkey, expands expertise into composite tank production for buses and trucks.

PLEIADES project targets automated induction welding, vitrimeric formulations and digital supply chain

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EU-founded project is supporting composite technology advancement for aerospace via automated manufacturing, integrated sensing, novel composite materials development and digital transformation.

Filament winding, tape wrapping equipment focus on reliability, quality

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Engineering Technology Corp. (ETC) is exhibiting everything from its filament winders portfolio to a new winder control system, emphasizing range, adapatability and high production quality.

Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.

Touch Sensity develops SHM tool for hydrogen tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Based on its SensityTech technology, the sensor-less system provides a reliable and quick overview of a material’s internal state, detecting and anticipating future critical damage.

Michelman provides fiber sizing support for FibreCoat aluminum-coated basalt fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AluCoat, addressing applications requiring conductive and lightweight materials, integrates Hydrosize which provides the right balance of sizing for optimal processing, unlocking key fiber attributes.

Formula 1 showcase car demonstrates future materials, manufacturing capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: SHD Composite Materials and KS Composites are exhibiting the collaboratively developed Sustainability Showcase Car, highlighting a commitment to low environmental impact composite solutions.

Exel Composites secures IATF 16949 certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites manufacturer secured this key automotive certification for its Joensuu facility after numerous workflow enhancements, positioning it for product trials and scaling up production.

MORPHO advances structural prognostics, health monitoring and composites manufacturing efficiencies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EU project concluded in January 2025, delivering on its goals to enhance aerospace industry performance and sustainability through real-time monitoring, intelligent control systems and innovative recycling techniques.

Altair opens submissions for 2025 Altair Enlighten Award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This award annually spotlights companies achieving innovations that advance the sustainable, lightweight design of automotive applications. Companies can submit until June 16, 2025.

Embry-Riddle Installs First Lithoz CeraFab Multi in the US for Advanced Lunar Exploration Systems

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The multi-material printer for high-performance ceramics will support research at Embry-Riddle in aerospace and lunar exploration technologies.

Zero Tolerance Receives Xact Metal's 150th Metal 3D Printer

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Xact Metal delivered its 150th metal 3D printer to Zero Tolerance, a growing plastic injection mold machine shop. 

Heule Cutting Tool Provides Chatter-Free Countersinks

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: GH-K tooling is well suited for conventional milling of chamfers around the perimeter of larger holes or entire parts.

Mastercam Announces Acquisitions of Software Companies

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam has acquired MCAM Northwest, ShopWare and the CAD/CAM solutions business line from OptiPro Systems.

Envases Universales expande su planta en Nuevo León

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Envases Universales invierte $50M en la expansión de su planta en Nuevo León, generando 350 empleos y apostando por empaques sostenibles.

Todo lo que necesita saber sobre el bruñido

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Explore cómo el bruñido optimiza la precisión y el acabado en mecanizado. Conozca sus aplicaciones, beneficios y cómo establecer un proceso eficiente.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Lathe Enables Continuous Operation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The BNA-42SY5 lathe features an integrated auto-compensation system to automatically adjust tooling based on measurements taken at the inspection station.

Tecnologías en mecanizado de engranajes para mayor precisión

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El mecanizado de engranajes evoluciona con procesos avanzados que mejoran precisión y reducen ruido. Tecnologías como rectificado, bruñido y análisis de vibraciones optimizan la eficiencia en transmisión.

En México se creará un centro de diseño de semiconductores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Además del proyecto del centro de diseño de semiconductores, el Gobierno de México presentó una iniciativa de ley y un decreto para impulsar esta industria.