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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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 Appoints Chief Financial Officer for 2026

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel names Fredrik Westin as its new Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Maarten de Vries in a structured transition.

Epoxy resins, curing agents and reactive diluents

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Royce Global adds to its epoxy product lines with toughened epoxy resins and mercaptan curing agents that assist in high-performance environments.

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.

Robotic riveting cell suited to automatic fastening for composite frames, components

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: The Belotti ARC is an integrated system that rapidly and automatically manages multiple types of rivets and Time-Serts.

Vericut Icam Suite V26 achieves precision with intelligent postprocessing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Smarter automation and deeper integration features support composites manufacturers’ abilities to configure and control postprocessing technologies.

En Colombia, recicladores protestan por caída en precio del PET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Miles de recicladores denunciaron en Bogotá la baja del 30 % en el precio del PET, afectando su sustento y pidiendo condiciones más justas para su labor.