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How I Made It: Craig Cegielski
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Craig Cegielski tells us about the founding and successes of student-run manufacturing business Cardinal Manufacturing and offers advice for setting up a student-run manufacturing business in your own school district.
#workforcedevelopment
Stratasys Direct Achieves ISO 13485 Certification
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Certification addresses the critical regulatory requirements, removing barriers to adoption and enabling medical device manufacturers to scale production reliably while accelerating innovation, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.
#regulations
WH Lipex introduces lab and pilot-scale testing stations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-forming system’s compact design, advanced features and modular expandability supports fiber and sizing application R&D for academic research or industrial development.
Italian greentech startup highlights rCF solar panels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Levante is attending JEC for the first time, demonstrating its composites engineering expertise through presentation of semi-rigid composite solar panels targeting mobility and outdoor applications.
Wagner Introduces Digital Intelligence in Powder Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Wagner presents Flowsense, a smart system available as an optional upgrade on all new Wagner PXS powder centers.
Innovations deliver improved composite bonding, sealing and structural reinforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: L&L Products is exhibiting newly announced and proven technology solutions for composites fabricators, addressing core, adhesive and sealant needs.
How Gas Flow Helps the Laser | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
While the use of inert gas prevents oxygen interaction, the flow of this gas performs a valuable function as well: It clears the air for the laser. Part of a series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.
Torno Hurco con herramientas activas mejora la versatilidad en mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El TM8MYi, de Hurco, combina capacidades de torneado y fresado con control intuitivo para aplicaciones complejas.
TUV Rheinland Expands PFAS Testing Capabilities
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Arkansas laboratory can detect and characterize per and poly fluorinated compounds.
Nikon Inspection Systems Provide Stable, Micron-Level Measurement
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Nikon’s NEXIV VMF-K Series is a high-performance video measuring system that is said to significantly improve measurement throughput.
ICYMI: January Roundup
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
In case you missed it, here’s a short recap of the articles that our readers are taking note of.
Simpler Electric Extruder Drive for Reciprocating-Screw Machines
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
A new electric drive for the extruder screw from Velocity Equipment Solutions (VES) is said to be simpler and more energy-efficient. It’s retrofittable on reciprocating-screw blow molders from any supplier and is available on new custom-built machines from VES.
Why Add TASC to Your List?
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
TASC 2025 takes place in Indianapolis this August. Attendees will be able to learn automation strategies from their peers: All information—no bluster.
Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You
| Valve Magazine
How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
New Year and New Opportunities
Heather Gaynor | Valve Magazine
Talk about coming in like a lion! 2025 is already posing great challenges and opportunities.
Ley de Plásticos de Sinaloa entrará en vigor hasta 2027
| Plastics Technology México
El Congreso de Sinaloa aprobó extender el plazo para el uso obligatorio de plástico reciclado en envases de bebidas hasta 2027.
Axalta Appoints President of Global Industrial Coatings
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Tim Bowes is succeeding Shelley Bausch in the company’s global industrial coatings division.
Micro Tooling Key to Polymer Seal Machining
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A global supplier of seals in Belgium uses custom micro cutting tools with very sharp edges to help ensure optimal performance of its polymer sealing solutions.
Metal Finisher Partnership Creates Sweepstakes
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Steelhead Technologies and Calvary Industries have partnered to launch the Tides of Steel Sweepstakes, enabling job shops to win over $60,000 in prizes.
LG Electronics invertirá 100 millones de dólares en Tamaulipas
| Modern Machine Shop México
El plan de inversión de 100 millones de dólares de LG Electronics tiene como objetivo ampliar sus líneas de producción en la planta de Reynosa.
MMT Chats: Mastering Mold Shop Sales Strategies
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Learn to navigate empowered buyers, balance technical skills and relationships, customize onboarding, foster team collaboration and measure sales success.