GE carbon fiber composites are ready for the GEX9 aeroengine
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
GE Aerospace composites, first introduced on the GE90 in 1995, now underpin the case and fan blade design of the GE9X, which has surpassed 300 million flight hours in preparation for entry into service.
Vulcan Shield Global partners with Nanyang Technological University to advance FRP, MMC materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Pursuit of novel processing techniques and application possibilities supported by scientific validation drive collaborative efforts.
ICYMI: March 2026 Roundup
| Plastics Technology
What stories could readers not skip last month as the weather and seasons turned, but the need for efficient plastics processing “March”ed onwards.
Indco Introduces Gear-Driven, Bung-Mount Mixers for Viscous Materials
| Products Finishing
The BUG-series tackles tough mixing applications like heavy paints, resins and polymers, in 55-gallon drums or other containers with standard 2-inch bung openings.
Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control
| Modern Machine Shop
Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel machining applications.
NASF Industry Awards Are Now Accepting 2026 Nominations
| Products Finishing
Six annual awards, highlighted at SUR/FIN, recognize and celebrate individuals who have significantly impacted the surface finishing industry.
3D Printing Applications Spotted at PTXPO 2026 (Slideshow)
| Additive Manufacturing
From injection mold tooling to robot grippers to large end-use parts, PTXPO highlighted 3D printing in metals, polymers and beyond.
Machining HRSAs: When to Move Beyond Carbide
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Shops have a variety of cutting tool options — including but not limited to carbide — when it comes to effectively machining heat-resistant super alloys.
Smarter Mold Care for Lasting Injection Performance
| MoldMaking Technology
Integrating proactive cleaning, real-time monitoring, precision motion control, advanced lubrication and compact actuation extends mold life, improves product quality and boosts overall injection molding efficiency.
Autopartes en México: impacto logístico por cierre de Ormuz
| Plastics Technology México
La industria de autopartes mexicanas prevé mayores costos logísticos por el cierre del estrecho de Ormuz, debido al alza en seguros de contenedores, combustibles y desvíos marítimos.
Broca escalonada piloto Sphinx Drinox de Big Daishowa para taladrado de precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La broca Sphinx Drinox combina geometría optimizada y refrigerante interno para mejorar la vida útil y el desempeño en taladrado de diámetros pequeños.
Automating Manufacturing Processes Helps Manufacturers with Efficiency, Precision and Compliance
| Valve Magazine
Simple automations can create big gains on the shop floor.
ANCA Insert Grinding Software Optimizes Production Efficiency
| Production Machining
ANCA’s InsertsPro software streamlines grinding insert production with flexibility, speed and high-quality output.
Practical Solutions for Pretreatment Challenges in Electroplating
| Products Finishing
Strengthening pretreatment is an essential step in ensuring the long-term performance, durability and finishing quality of an electroplating operation.
Cut Cycle Times Through an HPC and HSM Ecosystem
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
High-performance tooling can make deep cuts in your cycle times, but requires the right preparations to make full use of it. Sandvik’s Chris Monroe walks us through some of the considerations for making the best use of today’s advanced tooling.
MC Tech Days: Materials & Processes for High-Rate Aerospace Manufacturing
Jodee McElfresh | Modern Machine Shop
Focused, half-day virtual workshop provides practical insight into the processes supporting high-rate, high-quality aerospace production. Register here
BYK-Garder Portable Spectrophotometer Combines Digitally Precise Color, Gloss Standards
| Products Finishing
Color2go can be used in laboratories, production or field environments for smart color, appearance and physical property data collection across locations and partners.
MGS Develops Auto-Injector Platform with Moldmaking and Manufacturing Built In
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
A.i.r. Platform applies design-for-manufacturing principles to reduce part count and support scalable tooling strategies.
Video: Additively Manufactured Pressure Vessel Tested to Failure
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Can an aluminum DED pressure vessel withstand conditions up to and beyond those it was designed to handle? And how far could it be pushed? In this video, we collaborate with Big Metal Additive and Stress Engineering to discover the answers.
Discos flap mini Norton Vortex Rapid Prep para acabado en zonas de difícil acceso
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los discos flap no tejidos Norton Vortex Rapid Prep en tamaños mini permiten realizar desbaste y acabado en una sola operación sobre superficies irregulares.
Industria aeroespacial desempeña un papel clave en la industrialización de México
| Modern Machine Shop México
Fortaleciendo el diálogo y la coordinación del sector aeroespacial en México, la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial llevó a cabo su asamblea general de asociados en Guanajuato.
Stadler impulsa reciclaje con planta en Brasil
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Stadler diseñó una planta de clasificación en Brasil, capaz de procesar 200 t/día y de optimizar la recuperación de materiales y la economía circular.