Walmart, Alquist 3D Complete Second 3D Printed Concrete Build

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Walmart, Alquist 3D complete second 3D-concrete build, setting industry records for speed, size.

Additively Manufactured Disk Stacks Enable Sustainable Valve Replacement

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

  Important for heavy industry, such as refining and chemical processing, a lifecycle analysis reveals substantial carbon savings when using AM-made disk stacks over traditionally manufactured parts for large and small valves.

Forces and Calculations Are Key to Sizing Core Pull Hydraulic Cylinders

| MoldMaking Technology

To select the correct cylinder, consider both set and pull stroke positions and then calculate forces.

How Capital Will Influence the Future of Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

By Mark Huber, Senior Analyst – Strategic Analytics, AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show
#economics

IMTS 2026 Reshapes Show Floor to Accelerate Additive Adoption

| Additive Manufacturing

By Michelle Edmonson, CEM, Vice President, Exhibitions, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS - The International Manufacturing Technology Show  IMTS continues to lead manufacturing innovation with a bold new floor plan for 2026.

Digital Manufacturing: Two Medical Molders Embrace Industry 4.0

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

‘Digitalization’ and ‘connectivity’ are loaded terms—shorthand for a whole new way of doing business. It can’t be accomplished in one go. But two Midwest molders in the sensitive medical field are already feeling the benefits of their initial steps in that direction.

For This Molder, Less Paper + More Data = Higher Productivity

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

At Tessy Plastics, going paperless means more than idle printers and fewer orders for three-ring binders.

Rocket Lab awarded HASTE launch contract for U.S. DOD

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the MACH-TB 2.0 program led by Kratos, Rocket Lab will launch its full-scale HASTE rocket, a suborbital version of the Electron, to expand testing of hypersonic technologies.

Generative Orthoses project to reshape orthopedic care

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, Windform GT fiberglass materials and PBF.

Henkel, Synthomer partner to cut carbon emissions in adhesives

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Integration of Synthomer Clima resins into Henkel Technomelt hot-melt adhesive portfolio targets significant Scope 3 GHG emissions reductions for electronics, automotive, comsumer and composites customers.

Airbus Q1 2025 demonstrates production progress despite headwinds

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company sticks to its full-year 2025 forecasts that exclude U.S. tariffs, including delivery of around 820 aircraft and production ramp-up targets.

UTComp NDT inspection prepares FRP Class 40 racing sailboat

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ahead of the competitive Globe40 competition in September, UTComp’s ultrasonic capabilities were used to test the viability of the craft’s carbon fiber mast, boom and bowsprit on the water.

SPE Thermoset Topcon 2025 highlights thermoset technology opportunities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Industry is encouraged to attend this in-person May event which educates, promotes and recognizes technical advancements in thermosets across multiple industries. OEMs are invited to register for free.

Haimer Tool Presetting Machine Optimizes Setup Processes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: The VIO Linear 20|70 offers reliable, repeatable measurements of tool length and diameter due to its robust linear guide design, high-resolution camera optics and user-friendly touchscreen interface.

ECI Software Solutions ERP Systems Streamline Production Workflows

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2025: ECI MES enables manufacturers to digitize their shop floor with support for over 140 PLC/IO devices, providing real-time visibility into machine performance. Additionally, ECI APS extends MES capabilities by providing flexible scheduling for both short- and long-term production needs.

Sabic lanza NORYL GTX LMX310: resina para tapas de EV

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La resina NORYL GTX LMX310, de Sabic, reduce un 90 % la deformación por humedad y mejora la eficiencia en vehículos eléctricos.  

New MSS Standards Published Recently

| Valve Magazine

The three new standards are available on the MSS website.

Latest Launches

| Valve Magazine

Flowserve Launches Sealless Pump with Secondary Containment The Innomag TB-Mag Dual-Drive Pump is a magnetic drive pump that is double hermetically sealed and features a secondary independent containment system to reduce impact from failures.

A Processor's Guide to Making World-Class Multilumen Tubing

| Plastics Technology

Process innovation is pushing catheter design to the limit. Here are Lubrizol’s tricks of the trade.

Starrag Machining Center Machines Heavy Parts in Compact Footprint

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Starrag’s Heckert H100 compact machine is well suited for large parts and, with a loading weight of 8,818 lb (4,000 kg), is also suitable for heavy parts that would otherwise have to be machined on a large machining center. 

Anuncian los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PureCycle, GreenMantra y Greyparrot destacan entre los ganadores de los Plastic Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025 por sus soluciones en reciclaje, materiales y tecnología para una economía circular.  

America Makes Announces QTIME Project Call Worth $5M in Funding

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The project call, Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME), focuses on the use of non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques for additive manufacturing processes.