Industrial Changes Cause Shift in Technical Cleanliness Expectations

| Products Finishing

Gerhard Koblenzer, managing partner of LPW Cleaning Systems, answers questions about new shifts in technical cleanliness requirements and how it is relevant to the U.S. market.   

High-Precision Balance Scale for Versatile Applications

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Paul N. Gardner Co.’s Intelligent Weighing Technology is a high-precision balance scale designed for versatile laboratory and industrial applications.

APSX Swiss Lathe Enables Compact Performance With Minimal Setup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The APSX-Nano enables intricate, precise cuts that are well suited for aerospace, medical and micro-mold applications.

Cathay bio-based continuous TPC enables aviation container airworthiness certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

RAP-AT1 active aviation temperature-controlled container passed CAAC review and earned authorization for commercialization, driving China’s aviation cold chain equipment sector.

User-Friendly Hot Runner Temperature Controller Benefits Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Technoject Machinery Corp. highlights the MCS Hot Runner Temperature Controller, which provides a visual representation for easy identification within the hot runner system.  

In Oil and Gas, an Additive Manufacturing Standard (API 20T) Will Aid Adoption of Composites

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of another high-stakes industry, aerospace, and also different in important aspects.

How To Break Free From CMM Dependency

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Moving from CMM to in-process verification requires investment in equipment, processes and people to maintain quality standards.

Episode 54: Industry Event Preview

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Gearing up for Spring and Summer finishing industry events? This episode of Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast offers a sneak peek at upcoming shows and conferences.

Chicago Extruded Metals Appoints Director of Sales, Marketing

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Jim Miller will focus on driving Chicago Extruded Metals’ growth as its director of sales and marketing.

Donaldson BOFA Launches ‘Shield’ for 3D Print Operations

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The Shield helps to reduce potential exposure to airborne nanoparticles and VOCs known to be released during processes such as material extrusion, resin 3D printing and post-processing.   

GIC lanza piloto pionero de reciclaje de plásticos automotrices en Europa

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La Global Impact Coalition y siete empresas líderes lanzan un piloto en Europa para reciclar plásticos de vehículos al final de su vida útil.

MacDermid Enthone Announces New Senior Vice President

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Graeme Dickinson named new global business lead for Macdermid Enthone Industrial Solutions. 

Blueprints to Chips: CAD/CAM Tips and Tricks

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

This collection of articles delves into the latest CAD/CAM innovations, from AI-driven automation and optimized tool paths to the impact of digital twins and system requirements.

Technic Promotes Global Marketing Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Technic announces the promotion of Roberta Stabilini to oversee global marketing teams and initiatives.

Guill presenta la nueva generación de herramientas de la Serie 800

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastimagen 2025, Guill presenta herramientas avanzadas para extrusión, incluyendo su innovadora Serie 800 y sistemas de moldes de alta precisión.

Uavos tailors composite curing oven for aerospace customer

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Oven-700-4000, offering precise temperature control and low operating costs, has been customized to the client’s requirements, emphasizing Uavos’ ability to deliver on the specific needs of its customers.

Dual Borgstena invertirá 300 millones de pesos en Coahuila

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa de capital coreano Dual Borgstena instalará una planta en Monclova (Coahuila) para atender a la industria automotriz.

VIDEO: Installing the world’s largest thermoplastic composites press at Airbus Bremen

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

At JEC World 2025, Pinette PEI detailed its latest turnkey system for future aircraft serial parts production.

Schwanog Custom Form Milling Tools Produce Complex Profiles, Contours

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: Schwanog’s custom form milling tools are designed to boost productivity and precision, with solutions individually manufactured according to customer drawings.

PTi Names Pasturczak Sales Manager

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Pasturczak promoted to new role for sheet extrusion machine builder.  

Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee.
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Video: 3D Printed Oil and Gas Parts Made of PEEK

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) can replace steel in many oil and gas components, providing not just lightweight strength but also corrosion resistance. Here are examples.