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Tips for Ensuring the Performance of a Surface Finish Measuring System
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Industry standards for surface finish help define the specifications of the instruments, how they are used, the results they provide and how they can be tested for performance.
5 Trends in 3D Printed Injection Mold Tooling
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
3D printing has moved beyond conformal cooling, and is now being applied to injection molds more broadly. Observations on additively manufactured mold tooling from the Plastics Technology Expo — PTXPO 2025.
In Case You Missed It: Top March Articles
Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology
Fresh off of PTXPO, catch up on the top articles you may have missed — featuring the latest insights, innovations and industry trends.
A Hydraulic Fitting Manufacturer’s Time of Transitions
Derek Korn | Production Machining
This hydraulic fitting manufacturer uses innovative tooling, tool presetting, automated parts collection and its own expertise in custom workholding to enable its first CNC rotary transfer machine to effectively run smaller batches of parts than you might expect for this type of machine platform. This at a time when it also finds itself in a period of leadership succession planning.
T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: The company’s retention knobs are magnetic particle tested and then pull tested to 2.5 times the pulling force of the drawbar it is designed for.
Zeiss Blue Light Scanner Accelerates Part Digitization
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The ATOS Q blue-light 3D scanner combines high-tech electronics and optics with robust design and software to provide high-precision measurement results across diverse applications.
Fresa TungSpeed-Mill de Tungaloy mejora la productividad en mecanizado de aluminio
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con un diseño de paso extra cerrado, la nueva serie de fresado de Tungaloy incrementa la eficiencia y la estabilidad en máquinas compactas.
PTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
| Plastics Technology
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
Engineered Custom Coatings Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Troy Murray’s professionalism and team- and customer-focused mentality are qualities that will serve the company’s ongoing investment in operations and capabilities.
VIDEO: Hot Runner Maintenance Tips
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Scott Clark, Hot Runner Business Manager for Husky Technologies, breaks down maintenance practices for hot runner systems.
Scientific Cutting Tools' Custom, Modified Tooling Boosts Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Scientific Cutting Tools provides customized solutions that address specific geometries, coatings and material requirements.
Proteus Marine Renewables installs Japan’s first 1.1-megawatt tidal turbine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber tidal turbine generator, featuring a horizontal-axis rotor with three composite blades, drives Japan’s transition to tidal energy.
People in composites: March 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
QTI Fibers, Spintech Holdings, Zoltek, ORNL, ZeroAvia, Norco, Strohm, WindEurope and Anduril Industries have announced new appointments and promotions.
ClassNK grants approval in principle to OceanWings wingsail
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical viability of the composite wind-assisted propulsion technology has been verified, aids OceanWing’s expansion into current and new markets.
Dürr Smart AC Module Optimizes Supply Air Control in Paint Booths
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
Software module saves energy through more flexible temperature and humidity control.
IPS Adhesives debuts Scigrip SG2000 adhesive in North America
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The adhesive’s 1:1 mix ratio and long open time provides transportation, construction and marine industries with much-needed routine simplification and flexibility.
FACC receives Aero Excellence Award in support of composites and aviation resiliency
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The award, received by FACC and 11 other aviation companies, recognizes high manufacturing standards, highlights a strategy for improving international supply chains.
Airbus outlines next-gen single-aisle aircraft technology focuses, revised ZEROe project roadmap
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Outlined technology bricks — including foldable wings, more efficient engines and propulsion and composite materials — could support a planned single-aisle next decade, plus Airbus’s renewed commitment of a commercially viable H2 aircraft.
FIBIAS++ project targets recycled TPC innovations for automotive applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Project led by the IRT Jules Verne and supported by Compositec, Stellantis, IMT Nord Europe and CMO seeks to develop composites with a low CO2 footprint and recycled material incorporation.
Turning Grades Increase Tool Life for Machining Titanium Alloys
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Eastec 2025: The AC9115T and AC9125T turning grades feature Sumitomo’s Absotech coating technology and tungsten carbide-based composition, which suppresses chemical reactions with titanium alloys and increases wear resistance.
Curiosity, Connection and Community at PTXPO 2025
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
From an editorial perspective, each small PTXPO interaction sparked big ideas, connections and insights.
Herramienta de fresado CNC de Rapid Fusion: manufactura híbrida con alta precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La herramienta de fresado CNC, de Rapid Fusion, que combina la velocidad de la manufactura aditiva con la precisión del mecanizado sustractivo, optimiza la producción de moldes y componentes de alto rendimiento.