Getting You to Think in Plastic First

| MoldMaking Technology

For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. The final step is to take the lessons learned from this series and figure out how to impart them to the future moldmaking/molding workforce.
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Lightweight, load-bearing fasteners enhance composites assembly

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Perlane presents fastening solutions like Optisert and Onsert, and services that have supported composites manufacturers and OEMs for more than 40 years.

Ultrasonic welding for in-space manufacturing of CFRTP

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Agile Ultrasonics and NASA trial robotic-compatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic ultrasonic welding technology for space structures.

Making Machine Monitoring Matter

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

After seven years of inconsistent use, Pindel Global Precision needed to rethink how it used machine monitoring. From there, one change led to a 35% increase in utilization on its Swiss-type machines in three months.

Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok. 

Schwanog Tooling Lineup Provides Productive Machining of Precision Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Schwanog’s milling and grooving lineup includes efficient, custom solutions for a wide range of applications.

Fresa de acabado SK90/EK90: alta precisión y mayor productividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Avantec presentará en EMO su nueva solución de rimado que mejora la calidad superficial y permite mayores avances.

Struktol RP 17 and RP 53 Additives for Odor Control

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Additives engineered to optimize processing, improve quality and facilitate increase in recycled content. 

Borealis ampliará producción de polipropileno HMS

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Borealis anunció que reforzará su planta en Alemania con una línea para producir polipropileno HMS reciclable, ligero y de alto rendimiento.  

In the News: Copper-Coated Plastic Parts Cleared for Space Applications

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Plastic micro 3D printed parts coated in copper with Horizon Microtechnologies’ HMT process have cleared ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C outgassing standards for space components. Why it matters: Metallized polymer 3D printed parts could be a lighter, more affordable route to functional parts for space. 

Diplomado en inyección suma a Hasco como aliado clave

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El programa de Arburg y el Tec de Monterrey fortalece la formación en plásticos con la incorporación de Hasco y su módulo de diseño de moldes.  

Finding Joy in Relationships and Empowering Employees

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The power of people-focused leadership is evident in this Champion of the Industry’s passion for his powder coating business and the industry as a whole.  

COMCE: Exportaciones mexicanas a Estados Unidos podrían crecer 2.6% en tres años

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El COMCE señaló que México tiene la posibilidad de ampliar su participación en el mercado estadounidense y alcanzar hasta 19% de las importaciones de ese país en los próximos tres años.

Bentley Motors Makes Available Custom Paint Finish Option

| Products Finishing

Bentley Motors Ltd. unveils Ombre by Mulliner, a handcrafted paint fade technique available in three color combinations for a striking visual transition.

Registration opens for CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions for Defense and Space Applications will take place Oct. 16, 2025.

Material solutions reduce critical weight, address challenges for aircraft development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Greene Tweed highlights lightweight composite innovations such as Xycomp DLF for aerospace and advanced air mobility.

Celebrate innovation during National Composites Week

| CompositesWorld

National Composites Week 2025 is next week! No matter your role in the industry — CEOs, researchers, engineers, educators, students — make sure to join the movement to explore, learn and celebrate the incredible role of composites.

Tendencia al alza: producción de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Entre enero y julio de 2025, la producción total de vehículos eléctricos e híbridos aumentó un 63.8 % en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior.

Celdas automatizadas con inteligencia artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Stäubli mostrará soluciones robóticas intuitivas y flexibles para la automatización de procesos posteriores al mecanizado.

Progressive Components' Next-Generation Injection Mold Management

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Progressive Components will highlight its ProFile v5 platform for real-time data and key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, as well as asset management, including mold health monitoring.

AMPP Recognizes Board Chair Juan Caballero for Key SPIA Appointment

| Products Finishing

Association for Materials Protection and Performance honors Juan Caballero’s new role as coordinator of the Corrosion Commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects.

LK Metrology Surface Roughness Probe Enhances Component Inspection

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

LK Metrology’s Surfacers SRP high-resolution probe is designed for seamless surface analysis within CNC measuring cycles on CMMs.