Polymerization Made Simple: Basics for Understanding Plastic Behavior

| Plastics Technology

Why knowing how polymers are made helps you work smarter with plastics.

Asahi Kasei Premiers PFAS-Free, Low-Friction Polyamide

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New nylon grade will be presented at K 2025, alongside CNF-reinforced compounds and recycling technology.

Ango Group presenta moldes de precisión en Meximold 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Meximold 2025, Ango Group muestra moldes 2K/3K, sobremoldeos y soluciones multicavidad, diseñados con tolerancias exigentes y calidad repetible.

What is Work Hardening for Salespeople?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

The approach worked in production and it turns out it works in sales, too.
#workforcedevelopment

Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta Technologies To Set New Standards for Digital Dentistry

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

With Ackuretta joining Pac-Dent, clinicians and labs can expect expanded service, training and technical support, along with a faster cadence of integrated end-to-end solutions.

Asahi Kasei duplicará producción de poliimida PSPI

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con la ampliación de su planta en Fuji, Asahi Kasei asegura mayor suministro de poliimida PSPI para la industria mundial de semiconductores.

United Grinding Laser Machine Enhances Precision Tool Processing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

United Grinding North America Inc.’s Vision Laser offers advanced laser technology for brazed tools with high-quality requirements and versatile applications.

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. 

CAM Copilots and the Next Digital Shift in American Machining

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

As AI reshapes programming and automation, Mastercam is betting on a future where human expertise and intelligent software evolve together on the shop floor. A conversation with Mastercam President Russ Bukowski.

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.

30 Under 30: The Next Generation Reshaping Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Young professionals are bringing new perspectives, technical skills and strong commitment to the moldmaking industry. MoldMaking Technology recognizes these individuals through our 30 Under 30 program, highlighting emerging talent helping to shape the future of precision manufacturing.
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Rego-Fix mejora el control de calidad en moldes con herramientas de metrología y sujeción de alta precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El medidor ForceMaster y el sistema powRgrip son dos soluciones complementarias de Rego-Fix para mejorar la eficiencia y el control de calidad en procesos de fabricación de moldes.

WTO Announces Grand Opening of North American Headquarters

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

WTO’s grand opening event will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 10, 2025.

SBB brings CompPair regenerative composites to ICN train fleet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HealTech will be integrated into the fleet’s refit program starting with cowcatcher components, a move that will eliminate costly replacements, maintenance and build the durability of rail parts under constant impact.

Portfolio expansion adds to rCF accessibility, applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Tennessee-based Carbon Fiber Recycling LLC grows its patented rCF offerings, extracting from post-industrial and EOL dry fiber, prepreg and cured composites.

Verretex, Ryse Energy confirm use of rGF textiles as drop-in wind blade materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pilot trial at Ryse’s Spain facility required no alterations to production equipment or schedule when using the recycled glass fiber textile, with strength, stiffness and compliance targets achieved.

Small-but-Mighty Five-Axis Machining System Benefits Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

GROB Systems Inc. highlights its G150 5-Axis Universal Machining Center, a small-but-mighty innovation for moldmaking applications.  

WTO Announces Grand Opening of North American Headquarters

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

WTO’s grand opening event will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 10, 2025.

Turning Tips for Tough Materials

| Production Machining

Consider these six ideas that can help you overcome the turning challenges posed by exotic materials.

Steinert UniSort PR EVO 5.0 Manages Difficult to Sort Materials

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Sensing technology and artificial intelligence enable separation of similar materials, even black materials. 

Procesos manufactureros con potencial de crecimiento en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La firma EY México indica que en el entorno actual las empresas pueden encontrar oportunidades en procesos como el mecanizado, troquelado, estampado y la inyección de plásticos.

PLASTICS alerta por nuevos aranceles en acero y aluminio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Asociación señala riesgos para la competitividad del sector por la aplicación inmediata de aranceles en maquinaria y productos plásticos.