Mastercam Appoints Company President

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Acting as the interim president since December 2024, Russ Bukowski has been chosen to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

AkzoNobel, Signify Extend Powder Coatings Relationship

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel is extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify, building on a shared commitment to sustainability.

Actividad industrial creció en febrero de 2025

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con cifras desestacionalizadas, la actividad industrial avanzó un 2.5 % en febrero de 2025 con respecto al mes anterior.

Additive Manufacturing Without Direct Powder Contact

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

ADDiTEC’s LPBF platform cleans printed parts in a controlled environment.

Luxury Watchmaker Uses 3D Printing to Enable Production in Small Quantities

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

London-based Apiar is leveraging AM and local partnerships to design and produce 3D printed watches for the luxury customer in smaller quantities — with entirely outsourced labor. 

Canatu, Denso sign agreement to improve CNT performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Denso, one of Canatu’s largest shareholders and an automotive supplier, will help height Canatu’s CNT performance, develop CNT reactors and advance its practical applications.

HTMS advances CMC strategy through LC3 project, EV battery box feasibility studies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

LC3 project with Cranfield University and EV material development program with Raeon aim to develop a CMC supply chain in the U.K.

Siemens Energy installs 21-MW offshore turbine prototype, reports say

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Numerous sources indicate that Siemens Gamesa may be making headway with a previously noted 21-MW wind turbine with a 276-meter rotor which would put it ahead of competitors.

Kia, Bcomp bring circular composites to Concept EV2 vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kia Corp.’s latest entry-level electric vehicle anticipated for launch in 2026 showcases ampliTex bio-based materials, highlighting the potential for sustainable interior solutions in everyday vehicles. 

Cooling System Saves Energy Directly In The Mold

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

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

ANIPAC celebra feria virtual sobre plásticos y reciclaje

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La feria “Los plásticos en tu vida” de ANIPAC regresa en 2025 con charlas sobre sostenibilidad, reciclaje y economía circular, con apoyo de empresas líderes.  

DN Solutions inaugura su nuevo Centro Técnico en Chicago con más de 15 máquinas en operación

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Del 29 de abril al 1 de mayo, DN Solutions celebrará la apertura de su nuevo Centro Técnico en Schaumburg, Illinois, con un evento que incluirá demostraciones en vivo, seminarios técnicos y soluciones de automatización para diversos sectores de manufactura.

MillQuadFeed de Tungaloy ofrece mayor resistencia al desgaste en fresado pesado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las nuevas placas de corte con geometría optimizada mejoran la estabilidad en operaciones de alto avance y materiales endurecidos.

SUR/FIN 2025 Invites Finishers to Learn, Discover and Connect

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

NASF’s SUR/FIN surface finishing industry conference and trade show will take place June 3-5, 2025 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Compass Wire Cloth Joins the Association for Metal Additive Manufacturing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Membership reinforces dedication to excellence, continuous improvement and industry advancement.

Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.

SMW Connection Kit Enables Fast Power-to-Manual Chuck Conversion

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Manual Jack connection kit is compatible with stationary milling machines, five-axis machines and mill-turn machines, making it well suited for multipallet systems that require versatility and efficiency.

Republic Services and Blue Polymers Open Polymer Center in Indianapolis

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Leaders plan a network of plastic recovery and recycling centers.

Lehvoss Group expands reach of compounds, structural composites portfolio

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership with PolySource will bring Lehvoss’ high-value materials to North American customers and expand PolySource’s technical capabilities.

BAE Systems honors Polar Technology with Gold Tier award

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Quality and delivery of structural composite elements for defense helmet is highlighted in Partner 2 Win program.

Cartken autonomous robot facilitates indoor, outdoor material handling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cartken Hauler provides efficiency and flexibility in industrial and on-site material transportation settings through its all-terrain mobility, high payload capacity and rapid deployment.

Video: Why This Part’s Injection Molding Relies on 3D Printing

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A hybrid additive manufacturing process combining laser powder bed fusion and machining delivered an injection mold with the cooling and venting needed for repeatable and economical production.