How a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.
Incoe minimiza la marcación de líneas de soldadura en inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El sistema Heat-Inject aplica pulsos térmicos con sellos calentados para suprimir defectos superficiales sin afectar el balance térmico del molde.
PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.
Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer
Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected
Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.
Coast Guard Counters Corrosion by Swapping Metal for 3D Printed Polymer: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Switching from cast bronze to 3D printed Ultem reduces the cost and difficulty of replacing an on-ship drain, saving an estimated $200K per Coast Guard cutter.
Progressive presenta ProFile v5 para gestión de moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ProFile v5 ofrece integración con MES y ERP, monitoreo inteligente de salud del molde y una app renovada para optimizar producción y mantenimiento
Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.
Syensqo supports Vertical Aerospace VX4 industrialization plan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Advanced composite supply agreement will advance safer, cleaner and scalable electric air mobility for the VX4 eVTOL aircraft.
CAELESTIS project presents final results, composite OGV demonstrator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aimen, with consortium partners, led the validation of a full-scale outlet engine vane (OGV) aircraft component with ~35% less weight and 80% manufacturing defect reduction.
JEC World 2026 Innovation Award finalists have been revealed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Companies, universities and R&D centers form the benchmark program’s 33 finalists, with 11 winners to be announced at the JEC Premiere on Jan. 12 in Paris.
Bye Aerospace selects Composites Approach to build eFlyer 2
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The newly designed inaugural electric aircraft will support Bye Aerospace’s mission to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible solutions for pilot training.
Moretto abre una nueva planta en Querétaro
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Moretto inauguró una sucursal en Querétaro para reforzar su apoyo al mercado mexicano y ampliar su oferta de automatización para plásticos.
Hasco lanza filtro H5055 para inyección de plásticos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Hasco introduce el filtro H5055, diseñado para reducir la presión, mejorar el flujo y aumentar la estabilidad en los procesos de inyección de plásticos.
AI Servo Tuning Explained: How CNC Machines Optimize Motion Automatically
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
What FANUC calls AI Servo Tuning is changing how machines behave before their first cut — even though most machinists will never touch it.
Best Practices for Injection Mold Design: The Mold Design Review, Part 4 of 4
| MoldMaking Technology
Structured mold design reviews are strategic imperatives that resolve design flaws early, minimizing waste and ensuring dimensional accuracy in production.
Hole Filter for Demanding Moldmaking Filtration Applications
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the component is specifically designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings.
Flex Machine Tools Waterjet System Boosts Cutting Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Flex Machine Tools’ FlexJet FLX-1365 waterjet system features a four-head cutting head, designed for high-speed precision and customizable configurations.
At K 2025, Automation, AI All the Rage in Blown Film
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New controls technology aims to minimize operator involvement and required expertise, while MDO technology continues to advance as well.
Industria automotriz y sector aeroespacial en México: fortalezas para 2026
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La producción de vehículos ligeros se estabilizó en 2025 tras un récord histórico, mientras el sector aeroespacial amplió sus capacidades con certificaciones y el crecimiento de clústeres regionales. Ambos sectores comparten una mayor exigencia en eficiencia operativa, trazabilidad y datos. El análisis utiliza cifras oficiales de producción, exportación y demanda interna para explicar el escenario de 2026 y su impacto en los proveedores industriales.
Heule Tool Deburring Solution Enhances Main Bore Processing
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Heule Tool introduces the Snap-X line, designed for advanced cross hole deburring of main bores with multiple intersecting bores at varying diameters and angles.
Atmospheric Control Considerations for 3D Printing with Nitinol
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
3D printed nitinol has potential applications in dental, medical and more but oxygen pickup can make this material challenging to process. Here is how atmospheric monitoring and the use of special gas mixtures can help maintain the correct atmosphere for printing this shape alloy and other metals.
Control CNC FANUC Series 500i-A con tecnología integrada de cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El control FANUC Series 500i-A incorpora mejoras de hardware y software para reducir tiempos de ciclo, optimizar la operación y aumentar la seguridad.