6 Wins for Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Where is electron beam powder bed fusion being used? Here are some of the applications we have reported on.

Nuevo programa MOU de Maguire: mayor vida útil y eficiencia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Maguire presenta el programa MOU para mantenimiento, reacondicionamiento y modernización de equipos, optimizando su rendimiento y prolongando su vida útil.  

Extrusion: Live and In Person

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Log out from your computer and make plans to join us in Boston this May for Extrusion 2025.

Can U.S. Manufacturing Beat Trade Volatility? Lessons from Tormach's Global Strategy

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

As new tariffs loom, Tormach’s CEO shares how the company has adapted its supply chain to mitigate risk. By shifting production from Asia to Mexico and redesigning key products, the company is showing how strategic agility is the key to surviving and thriving in a volatile trade environment.

ExxonMobil y Plastilene desarrollan películas termoencogibles con PCR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ExxonMobil, Plastilene y Reciclene crean películas termoencogibles de alto rendimiento con material reciclado posconsumo, fortaleciendo la economía circular.

MedCAD's 3-D Implant Tech Expands to Foot and Ankle Marketplace

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

MedCAD’s AccuStride receives 510(k) clearance for new entry into foot and ankle marketplace.

Tecnología, comunidad e identidad industrial: así se vivió Rebaba y brasas 2025

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La tercera edición de este evento reunió a más de 350 profesionales de la manufactura en las instalaciones de Hemaq, con una jornada que combinó tecnología de punta, networking y tradición norteña.

Post Cure: Defect-free RTS sets new standards for curved composite structures

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Rapid Tow Sheering (RTS), commercialized by iCOMAT, enables in-plane shearing of tows to steer fibers, eliminating concern of buckled tows and wrinkles.

PTXPO 2025: Moldmaking Meets Molding for Innovation and Connection

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PTXPO showcased technology, partnerships and problem-solving across moldmaking and molding, spotlighting automation, AI, materials, community-driven innovation and more.

Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Fourth Quarter

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

The Plastics Industry Association’s Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) report shows fourth quarter shipments of primary plastics machinery are down 12.0% from the third quarter and down 17.0% compared to the same period in 2023.
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Wintriss Hardware Solution Boosts Effectiveness of Production Software

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Wintriss’ Tracker hardware solution for its ShopFloorConnect software is designed to simplify and maximize data collection, while minimizing operator involvement.

Taladros R4 Speed Drill de Monaghan optimizan evacuación de virutas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El diseño de doble flauta y geometría autocentrante mejora la precisión y la estabilidad en perforaciones de alta velocidad.

40 Under 40 Class of 2025

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF honors some of the finishing industry’s emerging leaders nominated for its annual 40 Under 40 program, highlighting their passions and motivations.

Modern Mill introduces Acre composite for non-structural construction needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Acre comprises upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a more natural PVC matrix, offering composite products that feature the warmth and workability of wood but in a more sustainable package.

Vabo Composites hatches, doors to be used in Dutch naval project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Multiyear contract with ASWF Damen Naval will contribute lightweight composite products for the development of modern naval vessels.

TidalHeath project supports SHM advancements in tidal turbine foils

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

ÉireComposites, University of Galway and ORPC are dedicated to improving real-time damage detection and monitoring of composite tidal foils through innovations in 3D printed fiber optic sensors and foil designs.

Moldmakers Honored at PTXPO 2025

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Four awards were presented for individual expertise as well as individual contributions to the industry and community.

Por qué el diseño para el reciclaje es la clave

| Plastics Technology México

Rumbo a la feria K 2025, Stephan Gneuss, director general de Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH, habló con la Asociación Alemana de Fabricantes de Maquinaria (VDMA) sobre las perspectivas para el reciclaje de plásticos en la coyuntura actual y sus principales retos.

Sunnen Honing Machine Provides Optimal Bore Geometry

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The HTE-1600W is designed to process parts with IDs from 4-20 mm and lengths up to 1,500 mm.

No Fooling—PMTS 2025 Is Here!

Cara Ready | Production Machining

The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2025 is here! You still have time to register. 

National Surface Finishing Day 2025

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Products Finishing visited two Cincinnati finishing shops on March 5 to celebrate National Surface Finishing Day.

MMT Chats: Innovative Training and Inclusive Workforce Solutions

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Paul Coleman from the Work-Based Learning Consortium (WBLC) shares how to tackle the manufacturing skills shortage through fast, effective training programs for roles like CNC machinists and mold maintenance technicians.
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