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Through Thick and Thin: Reflecting on Injection Molding Thin and Thick Walls
| Plastics Technology
Author considers time molding thin-wall food packaging and thicker-walled interior automotive trim, weighing the differences and similarities in process, molds and materials.
Powdered rheology additive improves composites processing, performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: BYK USA introduces Garamite-1958, a clay-based additive optimal for applications where high anti-sag, anti-settling or anti-separation performance is required.
CircularCheck: herramienta clave para el ecodiseño de envases
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Ecoembes lanza CircularCheck, solución que guía a más de 20,000 empresas hacia envases sostenibles y adaptados a la normativa de reciclabilidad.
Designing a Better Heat Exchanger - Part 1
| MoldMaking Technology
This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week we review considerations for mold water cooling systems.
Smart Tooling Strategies are Critical for High-Speed Machining
| Production Machining
The type of machine tool matters, but so do quality toolholders and cutters with minimal runout to establish an effective high-speed machining process.
In the News: AM Enhancing Automotive Safety, Performance
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
IndyCar’s 3D printed top frame made another save in a recent race, when a car flipped over following a collision in St. Louis; both drivers walked away thanks, in part, to the titanium component. Meanwhile, Donkervoort Automobielen has announced a 3D printed water-charged air cooler for its P24 RS supercar, made by heat exchanger specialist Conflux.
Grob Systems to Host Machining, Automation Technology Event
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Grob’s event brings together 21 industry partners for informative seminars and live machining demonstrations highlighting machining strategies for optimizing the production of complex aerospace, medical and mold/die parts.
Gobierno de Puebla fortalece gestión de residuos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El Gobierno de Puebla distribuirá 120 equipos para reciclaje de PET y compostaje en 41 municipios, como parte del programa “Por amor, transformamos”.
Detroit Hosts Revenue Riptide Job Shop Summit
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Revenue Riptide, an annual job shop summit and Steelhead user conference, takes place Sept. 23-24, 2025.
ProShop ERP Appoints New CEO
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The new company CEO, Alison Hawkins, previously served as ProShop’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, where she led transformative initiatives in operational alignment and customer success.
Firestorm and HP Partner to Transform Expeditionary Manufacturing in Commercial, Humanitarian Environments
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Exclusive collaboration brings HP’s leading 3D printing technology to Firestorm’s expeditionary manufacturing system, unlocking new capabilities and job opportunities in critical sectors.
#workforcedevelopment
Nikon CT Technology Provides High-Resolution Scanning
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Limited Angle CT provides detailed inspection of specific areas of interest within larger components.
Informe MXQ: precios del plástico reciclado en LATAM
| Plastics Technology México
El informe de junio 2025 de MXQ analiza precios, oferta y demanda de plásticos reciclados en Brasil, México, Argentina, Chile y Colombia.
Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2025: Hot Runners
| MoldMaking Technology
A hot runner system is an assembly of heated components used in plastic injection molds that inject molten plastic directly into the cavities of the mold. Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, hot runner products as well as services.
No Change in Finishing Index as June Reading Remains 48.5
Mike Shirk | Products Finishing
June results from the GBI look unremarkable on the surface, but activity behind the scenes tells another story.
#economics
Low-consumption, modular VMC pushes precision and performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Breton highlights how the Hawx E2 five axis can elevate trimming, milling and drilling operations.
GE To Invest $490 Million To Boost Appliance Capacity in Louisville
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Vertically integrated plant will produce range of molded parts for washer and dryer lines.
3D Printed Multi-Tool Is (At Least) 8 Tools in 1: The Cool Parts Show #85
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
This year’s AM in Steel competition challenged teams of college students to develop a functional multi-tool using additive manufacturing. The winning entry is our focus on this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
A Surprising Global Gathering: Reflections from the 2025 SID Event
Allison Kline Miller | Production Machining
The Syndicat Du Decolletage event, hosted this year in the U.S., unites precision machining associations from eight countries. To me, it reaffirmed the power of connection in an ever-changing world.
ACMA announces revision of unified emission factors for open molding, other composite processes
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Participation, regardless of ACMA membership, is open through July 6, 2025, for revision and redesignation of the ANSI/ACMA UEF-1-2019 standard.
Cirrus invests $13 million to expand Grand Fork aircraft facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional composites-intensive SR Series and Vision Jet manufacture support, along with equipment, storage and technical tools will be added over the next few years.
Carbon ThreeSixty supports GKN-led ASPIRE program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Carbon ThreeSixty’s rCF stitched deltoid noodles and TFP process will contribute to the £12 million program’s wingtip demonstrator and optimized composite flap.