Roehm Introduces Capstock Material for Outdoor Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PMMA molding compound forms a thin coextruded protective layer that blocks UV light up to 400 nm, helping to preserve color and surface integrity.

Joining Technique Could Extend Build Volume (and Reach) of Metal Additive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | MoldMaking Technology

Synergy Molding Technologies has developed a method of permanently joining sections of metal 3D printed mold tooling and more, opening more opportunities for this technology in production and repair. 

NPE 2027 supera 900 mil pies cuadrados vendidos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Plastics Industry Association reporta fuerte inicio para NPE 2027 con 82% del área de exhibición ya comprometida.

Big Daishowa Tools for Schools Program Supports Future Manufacturers

| Production Machining

Big Daishowa’s Tools for Schools 2026 program has awarded tooling certificates totaling $51,000 to technical schools, bringing the program's cumulative impact to nearly $120,000 in donated tooling.

The Value of RFID Machine Operator Authentication

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Can secure shopfloor employee authentication via radio frequency identification enable shops to optimize their data-driven manufacturing efforts?

Envases industriales Amcor obtienen certificación ONU

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Amcor obtiene certificación ONU para envases industriales con 50 % de plástico reciclado posconsumo en su planta de Pamplona.  

Star Cutter Double Pilot Reamer Provides Optimized Size Control

| Production Machining

Star Cutter Co.’s Double Pilot Reamer is designed to provide optimized surface finishes in demanding barrel-machining applications.

TPE libres de halógenos: innovación de Kraiburg TPE

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kraiburg TPE presenta la serie FR3 con baja toxicidad de humo y alta resiliencia. Una tecnología reciclable diseñada para sistemas de sellado y de cables.

Cross-supply chain collab achieves rCCF aircraft access panel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The NCC, Cygnet Texkimp, SHD and Teledyne CML Composites successfully manufactured an aerospace part using a reclaimed composite prepreg product, demonstrating equivalent virgin fiber mechanical properties, stiffness. 

James Cropper, Hexcel to advance composites circularity through ECCA 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration brings ECCA ambitions to solve limiting composites recycling challenges into practice, with James Cropper’s Vectis platform supporting high-value rCF materials production.

FACC develops, manufactures cabin components for Embraer Praetor family

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Contract spans multiple materials and cabin components for 600E and 500E interiors, securing FACC’s supplier role in the jet fleet’s next evolution. 

Armacell PET Foam is recognized as a Factory of the Future

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SNAPSHOT: The label highlights the companies’ attention to innovation and forward-looking policies in its eco-friendly PET foam production.

Gardner Editorial Teams in Action

Grace Stubbins | GROW

This is a shout-out to a couple of the teams that do it all — from staying relevant and dynamic in a fast-paced industry environment to just producing amazing work time and time again.

Dürr EcoAUC2 Provides More Paint Functions, Greater Flexibility

| Products Finishing

Control unit has been made more central for reliable and efficient painting processes including faster integration enhancements, control of up to 20 colors and maximum flexibility in painting processes.

ANIPAC realizará la Feria “Los plásticos en tu vida”

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Estudiantes y público general podrán conocer usos, clasificación y reciclaje de plásticos en la feria virtual de ANIPAC.  

Drug-Delivery Platform Launches

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

MGS is positioning its Auto-injector Reimagined (A.i.r.) drug-delivery device, which harnesses its design, molding and moldmaking capabilities, as a means to bring new medicines to market faster.

Inspección inteligente con Intravis en Expo Plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Intravis presenta su nueva tecnología de inspección: el compacto CapWatcher para tapas y la plataforma de datos IntraVisualizer para optimizar la producción.

Industria automotriz: crecen exportaciones pero cae la producción en el primer bimestre

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el primer bimestre del año, las exportaciones de la industria automotriz crecieron un 1.6 %, mientras que la producción descendió un 0.58 %.

SW North America presenta centros de mecanizado multihusillo para producción de alto volumen

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los centros BA W06-22 y BA 322i, de SW North America, combinan mecanizado simultáneo y automatización integrada para aumentar la productividad en piezas complejas.

ProAmpac amplía empaques reciclables RP-2000

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ProAmpac amplía su serie ProActive Recyclable RP-2000 con empaques de fibra reciclables y alta barrera para alimentos secos.

How Can Smaller Shops Increase Efficiency and Protect Margins?

Tony Deligio | Manufacturing Connected

What if the greater efficiency in your manufacturing operations didn’t lie outside its four walls and require a capital investment in equipment, software or services?

Patents Secured for 3D Printed Nitinol Stents

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

CSIRO and Flex Memory Ventures have partnered to develop, manufacture and patent a 3D printed nitinol arterial stent.