Understanding Manifold Thermal Expansion

| MoldMaking Technology

Molders, mold builders and repair technicians must fully understand thermal expansion to ensure they don’t damage critical seals during manifold repairs or routine cleanings.

AIMPLAS Launches Accelerated Biodegradation Test

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New methodology cuts evaluation time for biodegradable plastic materials.

Student Executives Manage Business, Academia in High School Vocational Program

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Bend Manufacturing, a business led by high school seniors that operates out of The Portage School of Leaders in South Bend, Indiana, is witnessing its real-time return on investment: its students.
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EDM Graphite Enables Moldmakers to Meet Strict Precision Requirements

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Entegris Poco Materials highlights its EDM-3 graphite, known for exceptional strength, wear resistance and fine surface finish characteristics and thus an ideal solution for moldmakers’ most demanding applications.

Controlling the Melt Delivery System Heat Source

| 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: understanding the heating systems along the melt delivery path.

Herramientas personalizadas SCT: soluciones optimizadas para mecanizado especializado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La línea de herramientas personalizadas y modificadas, de Scientific Cutting Tools, están diseñadas para mejorar la eficiencia y precisión en el mecanizado de piezas especializadas.

HighTech Finishing Leadership Transition Supports Continued Growth

| Products Finishing

HighTech Finishing announces the retirement of Rick Niefield and the promotion of Amanda Taylor to vice president of sales and marketing.

How I Made It: Roger Atkins

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

From growing up in his father’s shop to leading a national manufacturing association, Roger Atkins has seen it all. In this exclusive interview, Atkins shares insights into building successful businesses, navigating crises and why community is the most powerful tool in manufacturing. 

Renishaw Automation Solution Boosts Operational Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The RCS product line focuses on the problems associated with manual setup, calibration and maintenance of robots, such as operational accuracy and repeatability.

ICYMI: July Roundup

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

BBQ, fireworks and best practices: Here’s a quick look at the top articles from July you might have missed.

Kisuma Setogem RD for PP Nucleation and Acid Scavenging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Kisuma Chemicals has introduced a dual-purpose product for polypropylene producers. 

In the News: Ricoh Establishes Point-of-Care Medical Company

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The newly established Ricoh 3D for Healthcare LLC will enable 3D printing of patient-specific solutions within hospitals. More than models: The company says it will facilitate production of regulated devices in healthcare settings, in addition to anatomic models. 

Saga lanza empaque reciclable para alimento seco con Mondi

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Mondi y Saga Nutrition crean envase reciclable para alimentos de mascotas en Francia, combinando sostenibilidad, protección y funcionalidad.

Datanomix Software Solution Provides Real-Time Predictive Insights, Universal ERP Connectivity

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Delivery Track is designed to connect live machine data with ERP-driven scheduling to give everyone in the shop a clear, real-time view of job status and what comes next.

Ransohoff Strip Cleaning System Boosts Energy Efficiency

| Products Finishing

Ransohoff, a division of Cleaning Technologies Group, introduces the Continuous Strip System, designed for lean manufacturing with high cleaning performance.

Pedidos manufactureros retoman crecimiento en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Luego de que el Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros presentara reducciones en abril y mayo, en el sexto mes de 2025 aumentó 0.5 puntos.

Ross coaxial mixer enhances complex material processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ross Mixers introduces a custom coaxial mixer designed for blending, dispersing and homogenizing across industries like adhesives, coatings and composites.

Datanomix Expands AI Capabilities to Help Manufacturers Tackle Labor Shortages and Drive Smart Production

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

AI-powered features in FactoryMate, TMAC AI, and G-Code Cloud + DNC are designed to deliver real-time insights for production monitoring, job tracking and process control.

4th of July: Celebrating American Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The moldmaking community shows strong support for military veterans and active service members, making Independence Day a meaningful time to recognize their contributions to both manufacturing and patriotic causes.

Excelitas UV LED Curing System Enhances Durability in Harsh Industrial Settings

| Products Finishing

Excelitas introduces the Phoseon Fireline FL400-i, engineered with a ruggedized IP66-rated enclosure for demanding coating and adhesive applications.

AkzoNobel Achieves Top Airbus Supplier Award

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings business earns “Accredited Supplier” status in the Airbus Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program for sustained performance and continuous improvement.

Using multidisciplinary simulation, real-time process monitoring to improve composite pressure vessels

| CompositesWorld

Multi-pronged approach closes the loop between design and production of Type 3, 4 and 5 pressure vessels, enabling simulation of as-built composite tanks to improve performance and storage capacity while reducing weight and cost.