HMG Paints Nominated for National Family Business Awards

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

HMG Paints Ltd. is a finalist for the North and Northern Ireland Family Business of the Year award and the People’s Choice award for the 2025 National Family Business Awards.

Haimer Tooling Solutions Provide Repeatable Turning Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Haimer’s shrink-fit toolholders and presetting machines are designed to optimize turning tool productivity.

MMT Chats: 2024 Mold Designer of the Year

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

As we anticipate the 2025 SPE MTD award winners, look back at 2024 Mold Designer of the Year, Keith LeSage of Westminster Tool. 

Americhem EcoLube MD PFAS Free Internally Lubricated Compounds for Health Care Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Americhem has formulated EcoLube compounds in a wide variety of base resins.

Kennametal Swiss Tools Specialized for Small, Complex Components

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The TopSwiss MBS Medical Line inserts feature a specialized coating and sharp cutting edges for optimized surface finishes and reduced tool pressure.

Michelin Wisamo wingsail to equip French offshore patrol vessel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon and glass fiber plug-and-play wind propulsion system will support DGAMPA’s maritime decarbonization goals.

Pyka secures FAA approval for Pelican 2 agricultural spray aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The upgraded autonomous electric aircraft, featuring a carbon fiber airframe, is authorized for commercial operations in the U.S. 

CIRCE, Aitiip technology centers lead 25% of European bioeconomy programs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The two Aragonese entities are coordinating or participating in seven of the 30 projects being funded by the CBE JU program, promoting sustainability, innovation and the drive of new bioeconomy value chains.

Design services, material highlights and collaborative demonstrator feature technical innovation focus

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC World 2025: Porcher Industries demonstrates its ability to support a variety of composites manufacturing needs via display of the Composite Application Lab, Peel Ply textiles and a cockpit panel prototype.

How To Master Textured Molds With Design and Quality Control

| MoldMaking Technology

Collaboration between design, materials and manufacturing teams ensures optimal development of durable, consistent custom textured molds.

En Chihuahua impulsan fabricación de prótesis personalizadas

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Instituto de Apoyo al Desarrollo Tecnológico y ExoPrint 3D desarrollarán prótesis personalizadas utilizando infraestructura de máquinas CNC, inyección de plástico y metrología.

Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Ultra-thin CFRTP plates developed by Hycco achieve a 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density, high durability for fuel cells in long-flight drone and heavy-mobility applications.

Galvanizing Vs. Painting

| Products Finishing

Does a trailer that will last 10 to 12 years really need 75 years of corrosion protection? The answer will depend on numerous factors.  

Gosiger Lathe Optimized for Intricate Parts Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The NN-25UB8K is designed to reduce vibration and thermal displacement, providing consistent, accurate performance even during high-speed operations.  

Sandvik Coromant automatiza cambios de herramientas en tornos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema ATC, de Sandvik Coromant, aumenta la productividad con cambios de herramienta automatizados.

5 Ways to Make the Most of PTXPO

Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology

Plastics Technology Expo 2025 will be March 18-20 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Here are our tips for you to have a great show!  

Sales Manager Promotion Adds to Houston Plating Technical Dedication

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Roy Ratcliff to technical sales manager where he will serve as head of the company’s sales department.

Farrel Pomini Dry Face Pelletizer for Rigid PVC

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Solution minimizes die pressure and temperature increases.

Motion Announces Plans to Acquire Thompson Industrial Supply

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Family-owned and operated in California since its beginnings in 1969, Thompson Industrial Supply is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga with a second location in South El Monte.

Haimer Tooling Solutions Provide Repeatable Turning Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Haimer’s shrink-fit toolholders and presetting machines are designed to optimize turning tool productivity.

Certifying Manufacturing Student Programs and Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Not only do Van Buren Tech students walk out of the Advanced Manufacturing program with a certification, they have the verified setup and inspection sheets to show their work on a 10-part resume.
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Heule Deburring Tool Designed for Micromachining in a Wide Range of Materials

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The DL2 deburring tool is designed to provide high efficiency and process reliability on even and slightly uneven bore edges.