Powder Coating on Aluminum Extrusions

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

What may be the cause of chipping and adhesion loss when powder coating aluminum? PF columnist Rodger Talbert explores some potential causes and ways to mitigate the problem.  

Omax Waterjet Cutting Machines Enhance Performance, Versatility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Hypertherm Associates’ Omax Maxiem X Series JetMachining Centers is designed for high-performance cutting with advanced features and customization options.

Alcamare y NEXTLOOPP redefinen el futuro del polipropileno reciclado en las Américas

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

NEXTLOOPP suma a Alcamare como su primer reciclador norteamericano, abriendo paso a una nueva etapa en el reciclaje de PP grado alimentario mediante separación inteligente, procesos de descontaminación y validación con marcas globales.

Debunking the Myths: Aluminum Tooling Facts vs. Fiction

| MoldMaking Technology

Advancements in aluminum alloys, machining and design debunk myths, proving aluminum molds deliver durable, precise, high-quality and cost-effective production solutions.

Centro de mecanizado CNC Cheto SiC1000HD para moldes de gran capacidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo SiC1000HD, de Cheto, ofrece mayor capacidad y potencia para operaciones de barrenado profundo y fresado en componentes de moldes pequeños y medianos.

Freepoint Eco-Systems To Host PVC Recycling Pilot

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Plastic Back will recycle postconsumer PVC using a chemical recycling process.

Hoffer Plastics Expands Sales Team to Deliver Deeper Industry Expertise

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Key hires and promotions fuel sales growth, accelerate innovation and deepen customer partnerships.

Boeing and Airbus complete acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace giants retake ownership of former commercial assets, while Spirit offshoots into separate but independent subsidiaries Spirit Defense and Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.

Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.

Nikon Corp. upgrades XT V X-ray, CT inspection system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Software and hardware enhancements support improved nondestructive inspection of electronics and fiber-reinforced products for quality control, R&D and failure analysis.
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High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice

| Production Machining

A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.