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.