HG Grimme CNC centers reduce ACE CFRP postprocessing setup

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The switch to HG machining centers for the milling of automotive CFRP parts and structural components cuts setup time down from 40-45% to 2-3% and protects against dust generation.

People in composites: April 2025

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites industry welcomes new personnel and position transitions for Gurit, Kaneka Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, L&L Products, Norco, 47G and The Gill Corp.

Cooling System Saves Energy Directly in the Mold

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s Cooling Tornado offers simplified installation and quick retrofits, and also enables customized shortening, further supporting uncomplicated installation on existing systems.

Mate Custom Machinable Hard Jaws Handle Complex Geometries

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: Mate Precision Technologies’ machinable hard jaws can handle complex geometries typically associated with soft jaws but with increased rigidity and hardness.

New System Utilizes EMF Technology to Measure Sheet Thickness, Temperature

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

An altogether different approach to in-line measurement is said to provide direct thickness measurement, is impervious to material density changes, installs quickly and does so without radiation.  

In Case You Missed It: Top April Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Spring has sprung, and knowledge is plentiful this time of year! Catch up on what our readers enjoyed the most this month.

Education Initiatives Move the Finishing Industry Forward

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Some of the usual suspects are working hard in the industry to bring continuing education to the forefront. Learn about some new opportunities for training as well as updates to tried-and-true programs.
#workforcedevelopment

SW North America Twin-Spindle Machining Center Enables Fully Autonomous Operation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: The BA 322i is well suited for machining complex aerospace components that require tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

Taladros DVAS TriStar de Mitsubishi optimizan flujo de refrigerante y resistencia a fracturas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El diseño avanzado de canalización interna reduce la acumulación de calor y mejora la durabilidad en aplicaciones de alta exigencia.

The Shift Toward Smarter Shops: Real-World Stories of Data-Driven Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Data-driven manufacturing is no longer theoretical. In this special issue of Modern Machine Shop, we present five stories of how digital tools — including AI co-pilots, predictive analytics, and real-time feedback — optimize operations and reduce downtime.

Retos y oportunidades para la industria de semiconductores

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

A nivel mundial, las empresas de semiconductores tienen previsto desarrollar nuevas plantas de producción hasta 2030, pero la industria debe superar diferentes retos.

Video: Engineered Surface Roughness for Medical Implants

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Contract manufacturer Marle Tangible employs software from nTop to manipulate surface textures on 3D printed spine implants, tuning them to optimal roughness for patient healing.

#VeranoDanyVasito 2025 abre convocatoria para proyectos ambientales

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La plataforma Cuentáme del Unicel invita a organizaciones y activistas a participar en #VeranoDanyVasito2025. La convocatoria cierra el 23 de mayo y busca iniciativas que promuevan el cuidado del medio ambiente entre niños.

Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.

Custom Material Handling Boosts Finishing Shop's Efficiency

| Products Finishing

Therma-Tron-X designs custom materials handling system for a customer running cathodic electrocoat and coating systems.

EOS Enhances Regulatory Compliance for Medical Device Manufacturers with Master File Solution

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The EOS Medical Device Master File helps streamline the regulatory approval processes while protecting proprietary information.
#regulations

PACE Pilot Award 2025 Recognizes Axalta NextJet Technology 

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Automotive industry program names the coating company’s digital paint technology an Innovation to Watch.

Last Chance! Top Shops Survey Closes at Midnight!

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The ninth annual Top Shops benchmarking survey for injection molders is now open, providing molders a free opportunity to see how they stack up with fellow molders via a customized report.

Incrementa el valor de importación de fresadoras en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

en el primer bimestre de 2025, el valor de la importación de Fresadoras de consola CNC presentó un incremento de 136 %

Use a Process Assessment to Determine the Benefits of Screw-Design Modification

| Plastics Technology

This type of analysis will provide the converter with a clear picture of whether changes to the screw could provide economic gains through increased rate, yield, and quality.   

En marzo aumentaron 9.6 % las exportaciones mexicanas

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fueron de 49,990 millones de dólares, lo que representó un incremento del 10 % en tasa anual.

Making Materials for Additive, Conventional Manufacturing More Sustainable — by Producing Them Together

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Nordisk Staal, known for spray forming capability to produce specialty steel ingots, has launched Asgaard Metals to supply additive manufacturing powders. But the trick to achieving optimal production yield is doing both at once.