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Moldeo por inyección compacto para médico y farmacéutico de Dr. Boy
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Dr. Boy y ST.A.TE Technologies presentaron en PLAST Milano 2026 cuatro máquinas eléctricas para tapas de botella, filtros de sangre, componentes farmacéuticos y charolas de alimentos, con foco en el diseño compacto, la eficiencia energética y la precisión del proceso.
Depowdering Compact Titanium Spinal Cages: Pic of the Week
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
More than 1,100 3D printed compact titanium spinal cages are situated on an EOS Onyx build plate for precise powder removal via a Solukon depowdering system.
Junker Group Modular Machines Enhance Grinding Flexibility
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Erwin Junker Machinery Inc. presents its Platform 3 modular grinding machine series and the new Junicor corundum grinding solution.
Norton Grinding Wheels Boost Performance in Precision Grinding Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Saint-Gobain Abrasives showcases Norton gear grinding wheels with VS3PN bond technology, Paradigm Diamond Wheels, Vitron7 vitrified cBN wheels and Quantum Prime grinding wheels.
CVD, PVD Coatings Reduce Abrasive Wear on Cutting Tools for Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Oerlikon offers Baldia diamond coatings designed to extend tool life, minimize delamination and support tight tolerances in high-volume composite machining.
Maag to Buy Cloeren
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Maag Group acquires Cloeren, a leading extrusion die and feedblock manufacturer, expanding its polymer processing solutions. Deal expected to close in Q3.
Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right
| Plastics Technology
While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.
Composites Germany 27th Market Survey Indicates Rise in Positive Industry Sentiment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Respondents report improved business confidence and increased investment plans, even as European production volumes keep declining.
Additional 50% Tariffs Are Announced on Some Canadian Imports
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
New U.S. tariffs, onshoring initiatives and trade deals are reshaping materials supply chains.
Tension Control, Drive Solutions Dedicated to Composites Processing Machines
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2026: Redex Group offerings include tension control systems, load cells, zero-backlash drives and gearboxes for machines used in fiber placement, braiding and tape laying, to name a few.
Norsepower Advances Rotor Sail Validation, R&D and China Partnerships
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite wind propulsion equipment supplier reports progress on measurement validation, a Sea-Cargo retrofit and deepening manufacturing cooperation with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment.
Arrow McLaren, Greene Tweed Co-Engineer IndyCar Thermoplastic Composite Anti-Roll Bar Lever
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Redesigned aluminum billet component reduces weight by 64 grams/car and provides gains for a high-speed, high-stress racecourse.
Joby Advances With Virgin Atlantic, Aims For Commercial Flights By Year’s End
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic sign agreement to launch air taxi service in London and Manchester as certification for composites-intensive S4 aircraft continues.
Omax Waterjet Systems Enhance Cutting Precision
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2026: Hypertherm Associates’ Omax introduces the Maxiem 1530X JetMachining Center with VersaJET five-axis cutting head and other advanced models for improved accuracy and efficiency.
GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Expand Additive Manufacturing Collaboration to F135 Engine
| Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace and RTX's Pratt & Whitney have signed a Technology Development Agreement to explore laser-directed energy deposition with wire additive manufacturing of large structural components for the F135 engine, with a first demonstrator targeted for 2027 and certified product by end of 2028.
Takumi U800 integra compensación térmica y accionamientos directos en cinco ejes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: El centro de mecanizado U800 combina una estructura de pórtico, husillo HSK-63A de 20,000 rpm y accionamientos directos sin contacto para aplicaciones de moldes, componentes aeroespaciales y dispositivos médicos.
Decorative POP Plating's Role in Evolving Automotive Finishes
| Products Finishing
After years of monochromatic styling, blacked-out trim packages and painted trim, OEMs are once again using metallic surfaces to create distinctive vehicle identities to define consumers’ in-vehicle experience.
MMT Chats: Catching Problems Early, Building Better Engineers
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Penn State's Nick Vitelli on catching design flaws early, teaching critical thinking and preparing moldmaking's next generation for AI responsibly.
‘Maintenance-Free’ Coupling Solves Pelletizer Downtime Woes
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
How one major resin supplier minimized maintenance on its underwater pelletizers by retrofitting them with a novel coupling.
Plataine incorpora agentes de inteligencia artificial a la planificación de la producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
IMTS 2026: Los agentes de la plataforma Total Production Optimization analizan materiales, máquinas, personal y programación para proponer ajustes ante retrasos, fallas o cambios en la capacidad de la planta.
Arburg presenta Allrounder Trend durante Open House en Alemania
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Arburg realizó eventos en Radevormwald y Rednitzhembach con aproximadamente 180 clientes, centrados en demostraciones en vivo de la Allrounder Trend eléctrica en aplicaciones de vasos de PC y de cubiertas electrónicas en ABS, con automatización Multilift Select.
PPG Acrylic Topcoat Provides Enhanced Corrosion Protection for Light Industrial Applications
| Products Finishing
An enhanced formulation of PPG Selemix 7-159 Direct Pro 2K acrylic topcoat is available to the EMEA light industrial coatings market, now certified to C5M ISO 12944-6.