Reusable silicone vacuum membrane advances closed composite molding techniques

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Elkem Silicones showcases its Bluesil RTV 3724 A&B silicone technology, made in collaboration with MVP, for creating durable, reusable vacuum bags.

Engis Milling Tool Enables High Stock Removal Rates

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The Engis ElectroMill is designed to produce high-quality, flat milled surfaces, even if an interrupted cut is present or multiple materials need to be machined simultaneously.

Production Machining's February 2025 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s February 2025 news highlights include industry events, new partnerships, acquisitions, leadership changes and more.

Simplifying Cooling Design With Advanced Automation

| MoldMaking Technology

CAD/CAM software with automated mold design features streamlines waterline, baffle and conformal cooling design, making it easier to act on insights from flow analysis.

Outsource the Powder Coating Process With These Steps

| Products Finishing

Parker Ionics’ President John Cole offers a step-by-step process for finding a company to outsource your powder coating process.  

MC Machinery Systems Inc. Appoints Marketing Manager

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Michelle Moody will lead marketing strategy, brand development and digital initiatives to enhance the company’s presence in the manufacturing industry.

Monaghan Drills Features Optimized Chip Evacuation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The R4 Speed Drill Series features a two-flute geometry that provides optimal stability and reduces cutting forces.

Micro-learning courses broaden composites learning opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Composites Expert is rolling out the Micro-Learning format for E-Learning Composites Academy, giving designed to enable a wide audience to discover and deepen their composites knowledge.

M&M Quality Grinding Bars Support High-Volume Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: M&M Quality Grinding provides precision grinding services for a variety of materials, including titanium, stainless steel, alloys and plastics.

Induction heating system enables OOA composites processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Roctool focuses attendees’ attention on the light induction tooling (LIT) system targeting efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Horn Broaching System Streamlines Production Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The AR15 magwell broaching system enables manufacturers to achieve precise broaching directly within the CNC cycle, eliminating the need for a dedicated vertical broaching machine.

National Plating Co. Acquires Milwaukee Plating Co.

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

National Plating Co. is targeting operational capacity expansion and a move into new, key markets.

Japón reforzará su presencia en EMO Hannover 2025 con tecnología avanzada para la manufactura

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La reconocida feria mundial de tecnología de producción reunirá a los principales fabricantes japoneses de máquinas-herramienta, que presentarán innovaciones en automatización, digitalización e inteligencia artificial.

Speedgrip Chuck Systems Provide Reliable Workholding Changeovers

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Speedgrip Chuck Co.’s NDS Quick-Change Mandrel, QCR Quick-Change Receiver and CSC Contactless Stroke Control systems are designed to streamline workholding changeovers.

3D Printing Sets Sail in Nautics: V2 Group, Caracol Create Large-Format, 3D Printed Monolithic Boat

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration between these two European companies strengthens their leadership in nautical and naval innovation, positioning 3D printing as a key solution to tackle the future challenges of the industry.

Tungaloy amplía capacidades de ranurado interno con nuevos insertos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El inserto tipo STV, de Tungaloy, mejora la productividad en ranurados y perfiles internos complejos.

Beyond filament winding: Fabricator expands into sensor technology, hydrogen tanks and more

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW Top Shops 2024 honoree B&T Composites’ story includes diversification into new markets and technologies like photonics-based structural health monitoring, aerospace and hydrogen tanks.

Coca-Cola responde a aranceles con más PET y menos latas de aluminio

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Coca-Cola modificará su estrategia de embalaje tras el alza de aranceles al aluminio en Estados Unidos, priorizando las botellas de PET.  

Alformet white paper examines untapped potential of TPC electric motor sleeves

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The resource, geared toward electric motor and composites specialists, discusses rotor and stator sleeve design considerations, manufacturing insights and more.

Face Milling Cutter Optimizes Machining With Reliable, Error-Free Positioning

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Seco Tools’ Octomill 06 Face Milling Cutter features a multi-insert pocket design to accommodate a variety of insert types for a range of applications.

Peek Into PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 1 of 4: Mold Builders

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Take a moment to get to know more about the mold building exhibitors that will be showcasing a variety of products, technologies and services at PTXPO 2025.   

Allied Machine and Engineering Drill Provides Extended Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The T-A Pro line is designed to produce well-positioned holes for shorter applications and features a robust design for greater drill depths with longer holes.