Nova Introduces Polyethylene Grades With Nonfluorinated Processing Aids

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New generation of PPAs part of nine PE grades. 

ICYMI: September Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The FYI on MDO, turbulence as a good thing and gearing up for a new future at Winzeler Gear all feature in the top articles from September that you might have missed.

All-Electric Coex Machine for Ultra-Clean L-Ring Drums

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

K 2025 is the world premiere of a new three-layer machine from ST BlowMoulding for specialty L-ring drums.

Axalta Coating Systems Elevates Scientist to Fellow Position

| Products Finishing

Dr. Delson Trindade is honored as an Axalta Fellow for his extensive contributions and technical leadership over the years in coating technologies.

Electroerosionadora SAMMLITE CNC-400 con precisión de 1 μm

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo CNC-400 incorpora tecnología japonesa, pantalla táctil TFT-LCD y control inteligente de descargas para moldes de alta precisión.

Crecen 9 % las exportaciones de productos manufacturados

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En agosto de 2025, el valor de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 51,705 millones de dólares.

Spindle Noise: Common Causes and Troubleshooting Tips

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The most effective method of managing spindle noise is to prevent it before it starts. Here, a leading spindle designer, manufacturer and service provider offers advice to limit spindle damage and avoid spindle failure.

MMT Chat: CAMM TechBridge Reinvents Path to Moldmaking Careers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

CAMM’s TechBridge initiative leverages virtual reality training and education to inspire students, connect parents and strengthen moldmaking’s future workforce.
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Pic of the Week: Turntable Cartridge Encapsulated by 3D Printed Ceramic Web

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A high-end turntable cartridge highlights 3D printed ceramics with an outer Voronoi web made in one place. 

México anuncia aranceles a importaciones desde China

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El gobierno mexicano planea imponer aranceles a autos, electrónicos, plásticos y más productos chinos para reducir el déficit comercial y proteger la industria.

Kratos becomes exclusive U.S. manufacturer for Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL cargo drone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year partnership leverages Kratos’ expertise in scaled infrastructure and delivering affordable, jet-powered composite unmanned aircraft to put the Chaparral into high-volume production.

SGL Carbon and Carbon Cleanup form autocomposite recycling partnership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

An AI-supported collection system, recycling program and CARB-E tech, already demonstrating CO2 part reduction in early automotive applications, are building recycling scalability.

Fibre Glast 2001 laminating epoxy balances easy handling, professional-grade performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The novel epoxy resin formation, targeting composites fabrication, improves finish clarity, enhances toughness and is cold temperature stable.

Nova Carbon, Grand Large Yachting to integrate rCF into shipbuilding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership aims to reduce the environmental impact of luxury yacht construction by integrating Nova Carbon rCF into the boatbuilder’s manufacturing processes.

Dymag reveals Halo X-track-approved wheels for Porsche GT3 RS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Exclusive for Porsche, but with additional applications under development, the carbon fiber composite Halo wheel is certified for road-legal track cars.

HydroGraph graphene, coatings to advance Seadar subsea radar

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical synergies will be explored to enhance the performance of Seadar’s radars, nodes, tethers and electronics, like graphene-enhanced Kevlar-reinforced survey lines and graphene composite structural components.

Precision Mold Repair Services Benefit Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Smart Tool Solutions launches expert mold maintenance and repair services for manufacturers.

Electrocoat Association Elects New Board Directors, Officers

| Products Finishing

The Electrocoat Association announces leadership changes at annual meeting in Chicago.

Improve Your Melt-Flow Tests With Smarter Plastometers

| Plastics Technology

Changes in standards and new technologies combine to reshape melt-flow testing.

Durast Powder Technology Transforms High-Performance Resins into Fine Powders

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Durast Powder is suitable for additive manufacturing using 3D printers and powder sintering, enabling the production of complex shapes and high-precision parts. 

Vertical Thinking: Strategies That Pay Off in Precision Manufacturing

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

How Marathon Precision’s mix of vertical integration, lights-out automation and cultural investment earned it a 2025 Top Shops Award for Business Strategies

Top Shop Spans Four Decades of Finishing Expertise, Customer Commitment

Jessica Pompili | Products Finishing

For more than 40 years, one-stop finishing shop IPS has found success in balancing customer satisfaction, profitability, employee care and environmental responsibility.