Open Mind AM Software Feature Streamlines Tool Path Generation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

HyperMill Additive Manufacturing is designed to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

MC Machinery Systems Inc. Appoints Marketing Manager

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

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

Steco Corp. Coolant Extends Cutting Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Tap Magic H2OX NC keeps tooling clean and cool while also providing maximum lubricity to protect and prolong the tool life.

Novel Line Turns Fluff to Blown Film

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology

Processor Bioflex of Mexico is utilizing Reifenhäuser Blown Film’s EVO Fusion technology to integrate postindustrial and postconsumer recycled materials into products.  

The L.S. Starrett Co. Announces Key Management Appointments

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The L.S. Starrett Co. has appointed four new executives with a wealth of manufacturing industry experience to drive the company’s focus on continuous improvement, growth and innovation.

Composites end markets: New space (2025)

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Composite materials — with their unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, durability in extreme environments and design versatility — are at the heart of innovations in satellites, propulsion systems and lunar exploration vehicles, propelling the space economy toward a $1.8 trillion future.

Unified Interface Promises Seamless Workflow

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Authentise has integrated Autodesk's Fusion Industry Cloud APIs into its Flows production management system. This collaboration aims to streamline the AM workflow. In practical terms, it would enable users to check design quality, create support structures, slice, nest, and even create a machine-specific build file from the Flows interface, all while operating directly on live Fusion Data.

Mate Custom Hard Jaws Accommodate Holding of Complex Geometries

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Mate’s machinable hard jaws are well suited for holding complex part geometry during finishing operations.

ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The MX7 Ultra tool grinder is designed to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life.

Episode 53: An Interview With Kevin Coursin, The Powder Coating Institute

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Kevin Coursin, executive director for the Powder Coating Institute, discusses manufacturing trends, industry education and what to expect at Powder Coating Week 2025 in Orlando, Florida in April.
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Plastic Energy Releases Life Cycle Assessment Results for Chemical Recycling Process

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Process provides carbon emissions savings over incineration with energy recovery, the incumbent disposal method in Europe for many formats.

How to Map Mold Water Circuits

| MoldMaking Technology

Prevent mold damage and maintain consistent part quality by using a mold mapping system that ensures consistent turbulent flow.

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 12th Quarterly Report

| Products Finishing

Within this white paper, NASF researchers extended their work on 3D printing porous yttria-stabilized zirconia, focusing on the mechanism of porosity formation, as well as evaluating its mechanical strength and thermal shock resistance.  

Chomarat inaugurates UD carbon fiber production line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

French company extends its noncrimp fabric (NCF) material offerings with uni-, bi-, tri- or quadriaxial options, targets new markets.

INCA Renewtech earns grant to complete biocomposites development, conduct consumer line trials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alberta Innovates funding will drive refinement of INCA’s hemp fiber biocomposite, vertical integration by 2026 and trials with Tier 1 automotive customers.

JEC World 2025 exhibitor previews

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Are you prepared for all that JEC World 2025 has to offer? This list will guide you through some of the exhibitors present at this year’s event.

NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.

Building Composites, Asynt Solutions partner on highway construction improvements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dayton-based company becomes exclusive North American contract manufacturer for 24-foot composite road barriers offering enhanced shipping efficiency and reduced carbon footprint.

GFRP Tech launches EnviraBar rebar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GFRP rebar product range is produced in South Africa, offering an alternative solution to steel rebar.  

Base Materials forms long-term partnership with Triton Submarines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Deep-diving acrylic submersible Triton 7500/3 will be equipped with DNV-certified Subtec syntactic buoyancy materials from Base Materials.

Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.

Single Valve Gate Offers Cost-Effective, Efficient Solution for Injection Molds

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company has expanded its product offerings with the Single Valve Gate, a cost-effective and efficient solution for single cavity injection molds.