Design for manufacturing, assembly and automation enables complex CFRP telescope supports

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Airborne delivered two mirror support structures for the FYST and SOLAT telescopes, assembling 26,300 components while maintaining near-zero CTE, strict tolerances on 6.5 × 6.5 × 1.8-meter assemblies.  

Simtek Milling Tool Features Monoblock Performance Features

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The SimMill 9W4 tool milling system is designed to work precisely and stably under difficult conditions, such as in limited space with long overhang lengths.

Hot Runner Design Prevents Overheating, Excessive Heat Loss

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Germany’s Heitec says the new Primo line of nozzles are available in North America from Technoject Machinery.

Consejos prácticos para optimizar la producción de plásticos

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Este especial reúne cinco análisis técnicos publicados por Plastics Technology México en 2024, con temas como el diseño de boquillas, el mantenimiento de extrusoras y el cálculo del tonelaje en moldes de inyección.

Solución de fresado de escuadra de Sandvik Coromant proporciona un rendimiento versátil

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El CoroMill MS20 de Sandvik Coromant permite el fresado de escuadra a 90° con alta precisión y durabilidad en aceros inoxidables y superaleaciones.

Modern Machine Shop's Top 10 News Items from 2024

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

These are the Top 10 news stories that shaped the machining world this year! Catch up on the highlights and see how our industry is evolving.  

Umicore MDS Expands Into the Semiconductor Market

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Umicore’s business unit is growing its semiconductor product offerings with its acquisition of Shinhao Materials and its copper plating capabilities.

The Power of the Coating

David Wynn | Production Machining

Diamonds are pure carbon, and they will weld to the carbon in the steel.

What Moldmakers Read Most: 2024’s MMT Today Highlights

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Discover the technical tips, case studies, and innovations that dominated our newsletter clicks this year.

Top 10 Topics to Cover During an ISO 9001 Manufacturing Audit

| MoldMaking Technology

Take a look at this practical hands-on approach to conducting a quality audit.
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ICYMI: Top Sustainability Articles of 2024

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

A look back at the year’s top articles on recycling innovations, sustainability strategies, and circular economy practices in the plastics industry.

Plasmatreat Opens Subsidiary in Mexico

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Plasmatreat expands its international network via a new, wholly owned subsidiary based in Querétaro, Mexico.

The Year in Webinars: Top Moldmaking Insights From 2024

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Dive back into the year’s most popular webinars that delivered actionable strategies, emerging trends, and expert knowledge to the moldmaking community.

SACMI’s PET Bottle and Labeling Machinery Integrated Into Omnia Techologies

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

SACMI Bottling and Labelling are now subunits of Omnia’s ACMI.

BID Invest y Grupo Hi-Tec impulsan el acceso a la financiación de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

BID Invest concedió un financiamiento de 42 millones de dólares a Grupo Hi-Tec para financiar la adquisición o arrendamiento de máquinas CNC y equipos productivos a mipymes, así como para financiar la construcción de una nave industrial en Querétaro.

Composites end markets: Boatbuilding and marine (2025)

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

As 2023-2024 consumer demand slows, boat and marine vessel manufacturers continue to focus on decarbonization and new technologies using composites.

Modern Machine Shop's Top 10 Articles of 2024

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

Reflect on 2024 with us as we take at the most-viewed articles published this year.

Know the Facts About Replacement Solvents

| Products Finishing

Learn the truth about PFAS and other harmful solvent replacement and a plan to go about making the change for a safer working environment.   

Monaghan Hobbing Tool Addresses Wide Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Vergnano hobs feature a variety of configurations, including bore-type, shank-type, tandem, double-cutting, skiving hobs and multi-gash hobs.

Clariant se fortalece en China con nueva línea de aditivos para nailon

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant y Tiangang inauguran una nueva línea de producción de Nylostab S-EED en China, impulsando la industria de nailon en mercados clave.

Precision Machining Technology Review: December 2024

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s December 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Hexagon, Kennametal, SmartCAM, Horn and SMW Autoblok.

Dispositivo de Mazak mejora la conectividad y la seguridad de las máquinas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El SmartBox 2.0 de Mazak ofrece conectividad avanzada y seguridad reforzada para optimizar el monitoreo y el análisis en tiempo real.