T. J. Davies Retention Knobs Feature Corrosion Resistance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
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.
Frisa Steel inicia operaciones en Nuevo León
| Modern Machine Shop México
En su nueva planta, Frisa invirtió 350 millones de dólares para producir barras de acero al carbono, aleadas, inoxidables y de grado de herramienta.
The pursuit of energy efficiency in composites manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In an increasingly energy-driven world, technology developments are being sought after to reduce energy consumption in composites manufacturing, further translating into waste reduction and other efficiencies.
Proponen tasa cero de IVA a plásticos biodegradables
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
La propuesta legislativa busca fomentar el uso de plásticos biodegradables mediante incentivos fiscales.
Monaghan Reaming Tool Reduces Tool Changes
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Diatool’s custom, three-step monoblock reamer features uneven spacing of cutting edges, which produces highly cylindrical and round bores at faster feed rates.
Stratasys Direct Achieves ISO 13485 Certification
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Certification addresses the critical regulatory requirements, removing barriers to adoption and enabling medical device manufacturers to scale production reliably while accelerating innovation, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes.
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Italian greentech startup highlights rCF solar panels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Levante is attending JEC for the first time, demonstrating its composites engineering expertise through presentation of semi-rigid composite solar panels targeting mobility and outdoor applications.
WH Lipex introduces lab and pilot-scale testing stations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiber-forming system’s compact design, advanced features and modular expandability supports fiber and sizing application R&D for academic research or industrial development.
Wagner Introduces Digital Intelligence in Powder Coating
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Wagner presents Flowsense, a smart system available as an optional upgrade on all new Wagner PXS powder centers.
Innovations deliver improved composite bonding, sealing and structural reinforcement
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: L&L Products is exhibiting newly announced and proven technology solutions for composites fabricators, addressing core, adhesive and sealant needs.
How Gas Flow Helps the Laser | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
While the use of inert gas prevents oxygen interaction, the flow of this gas performs a valuable function as well: It clears the air for the laser. Part of a series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.
A Data-Driven Guide to Manufacturing Performance Benchmarking
Patrick Smith | Gardner Intelligence
Discover how top manufacturers achieve industry leading quality rates and on-time delivery through data-driven benchmarking.
MMT Chats: Mastering Mold Shop Sales Strategies
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Learn to navigate empowered buyers, balance technical skills and relationships, customize onboarding, foster team collaboration and measure sales success.
Why Add TASC to Your List?
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
TASC 2025 takes place in Indianapolis this August. Attendees will be able to learn automation strategies from their peers: All information—no bluster.
ICYMI: January Roundup
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
In case you missed it, here’s a short recap of the articles that our readers are taking note of.
Röhm amplía su portafolio sostenible con PLEXIGLAS proTerra M5
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Röhm presentó en Fakuma 2024 el PLEXIGLAS proTerra M5, un material sostenible con 30 % de PMMA reciclado, mejorando la huella de carbono sin sacrificar rendimiento.
Micro Tooling Key to Polymer Seal Machining
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A global supplier of seals in Belgium uses custom micro cutting tools with very sharp edges to help ensure optimal performance of its polymer sealing solutions.
Metal Finisher Partnership Creates Sweepstakes
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Steelhead Technologies and Calvary Industries have partnered to launch the Tides of Steel Sweepstakes, enabling job shops to win over $60,000 in prizes.
Nikon Inspection Systems Provide Stable, Micron-Level Measurement
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Nikon’s NEXIV VMF-K Series is a high-performance video measuring system that is said to significantly improve measurement throughput.
Axalta Appoints President of Global Industrial Coatings
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Tim Bowes is succeeding Shelley Bausch in the company’s global industrial coatings division.
Torno Hurco con herramientas activas mejora la versatilidad en mecanizado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El TM8MYi, de Hurco, combina capacidades de torneado y fresado con control intuitivo para aplicaciones complejas.
Ley de Plásticos de Sinaloa entrará en vigor hasta 2027
| Plastics Technology México
El Congreso de Sinaloa aprobó extender el plazo para el uso obligatorio de plástico reciclado en envases de bebidas hasta 2027.