PT Tech Days Kicks Off Tuesday With Sustainable Materials

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Presenters on September 9 will focus on alternatives that enable more sustainable plastic products. 

motan 'Swift' Series of Auxiliaries Designed to Maximize Efficiency

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Series covers the entirety of motan’s product line.  

It’s No Stretch: MDO Technology Revolutionizing High-End Film Packaging Business

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Machine direction orientation combined with new resin technology helps film processors develop simpler, more readily recyclable monomaterials to meet sustainability demand.

México: rumbo al liderazgo en la manufactura de moldes y troqueles

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante la presentación de Meximold 2025 ante los medios de comunicación, se destacó el potencial de la industria mexicana de los moldes y troqueles.

My First Impressions of PMPA

Emily Riley | Production Machining

PMPA is a trade association fueled by passion.

Zahoransky To Debut Advanced Autoinjectors, Syringes Tooling

| Plastics Technology

Automated, intelligent, compact designs seeking to maximize efficiency for high-volume medical applications will be on display at K 2025.   

Mujeres lideran innovación, inclusión y sostenibilidad en manufactura

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Expertas de sectores como plásticos, herramentales y empaque analizan estrategias para impulsar el talento femenino y transformar la cultura industrial.

Michigan Machine Shop Applies 3D Printing for In-House Processes, External Products

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Three M received a Markforged 3D printer as part of the Project DIAMOnD initiative. In addition to industrial applications, the company has applied this technology to manufacture mouthsticks for people with limited mobility.

Sistemas de automatización industrial de EMI

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

EMI presenta en Meximold 2025 soluciones en automatización para inyección de plásticos, orientadas a eficiencia y competitividad industrial.  

Collaborative Event Showcases Advanced Technology

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Emuge-Franken USA, Okuma America Corp. and Open Mind Technologies collaborate to demonstrate the Evogrip Modular Workholding System at Okuma’s Charlotte, North Carolina facility on September 11, 2025.

Growth Continues: AIM Institute's Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence

| MoldMaking Technology

AIM Institute honors Nick O’Toole for completing all Mold Maintenance courses, advancing his career and enhancing Beaumont Advanced Processing’s mold performance.  
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Hemaq y la UDEM inauguran el primer Laboratorio CNC moderno de México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La colaboración entre Hemaq y la Universidad de Monterrey marca un nuevo hito en la formación técnica de jóvenes estudiantes al inaugurar el primer laboratorio con máquinas CNC operativas en una preparatoria mexicana.

Precision composite formatting solutions enable customer success

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Web Industries spotlights its wide experience in material versatility and contract manufacturing services, including converting and supply chain solutions for aerospace, space, satellite, oil and gas, automotive and energy sectors.

Electroformed barrier technology hits project milestones, use case potential

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the LEEF project, leading edge protection layer for composite structures developed by Ultima Forma and Polar Technology is being considered for eVTOL/UAV rotor and propeller blades, aerofoils and outlet guide vanes.

Schütz-Gruppe acquires specialist Euro-Composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Euro-Composites’ ready-to-assemble parts and structures, and formed and/or milled composites solutions will add to Schütz’s metal and plastic core competencies.

Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.

Getek Launches ACU Portable Air Clean Unit

| Products Finishing

ACU is designed to reduce consumable waste through refillable media trays, maintain airflow efficiency with optimized molecular media and extend service life with corrosion-resistant construction.

Aerodine Composites expands composite propeller capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mission-tailored propellers for unmanned platforms including drones and UAS/UAVs are built for reliability, stealth and adaptability.

Swancor partners with Siemens Gamesa, RWE for large-scale RecyclableBlade implementation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fifty of the 100 wind blades installed on the Sofia offshore wind farm will feature recyclable epoxy resin, becoming a key flagship project representing RecyclableBlades at commercial scale.

Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

When tied to the machine control, Burger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.

Kreyenborg Showcases Upgrades to Infrared Rotary Drum for Drying and Crystallization

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New decontamination, visual control system and energy efficiency retrofit will headline. 

Fall events chart the course for composites

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

A busy fall brings industry-leading events and recognition for operations setting new benchmarks for excellence.