Carbon-Neutral 3D Printing for Construction
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Colorado startup Alquist 3D is 3D printing full buildings and smaller infrastructure using robot-based systems. But rather than carbon- generating concrete, the company is leveraging a geopolymer material that is carbon neutral today — and could be carbon sequestering in the future.
Carmex Thread Mills Feature Ultra-Fine-Grain Carbide
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Carmex Precision Tools’ FSH solid carbide thread mills are designed for faster, more accurate thread milling in hard and heat-resistant materials up to 65 HRC.
CJWinter End Rolling Attachments Optimize Roll Protection
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: CJWinter’s end rolling attachments feature a high-strength construction for extended tool life.
Grob Universal Machining Center Provides Highly Flexible Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: The G550T five-axis mill-turn universal machining center includes a large swivel range in the axes and the horizontal spindle position.
Renishaw Measurement System Provides Flexible, High-Volume Gaging
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Equator measurement systems are designed to provide a fast, highly repeatable and versatile gage for shopfloor use.
Carmex Thread Mills Feature Ultra-Fine-Grain Carbide
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Carmex Precision Tools’ FSH solid carbide thread mills are designed for faster, more accurate thread milling in hard and heat-resistant materials up to 65 HRC.
Digital Product Passport Trialed by Henkel Consumer Brands
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Joint project between R Cycle and converter Korozo Group is implementing packaging traceability technology.
Composites end markets: Electronics (2025)
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Electronic and smart device innovations achieved through the use of advanced materials ranging from thermoplastic composites to biomaterials emphasize high-volume production and sustainability.
#electronics
Taking Machine Monitoring from Data to Action
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
What will define the next stage of machine monitoring software? MachineMetrics’ Rutherford Wilson believes the answer will look something like a manufacturing execution system.
Advanced Mold Monitoring for Efficiency
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
ITW Body and Fuel optimizes mold performance through real-time monitoring and integrated asset management, achieving significant reductions in downtime, scrap rates and maintenance costs.
Gardner Business Index - February 2025: 50.3
Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI)
SMW Autoblok Promotes Sales Lead for Automation, Electronics
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
John Andrick will support customers with electronic solutions designed to optimize automation processes and enhance robotic applications to support the evolving industry demands.
#electronics
How to Choose a Paint Spray Gun
| Products Finishing
Application speed, improved transfer efficiency and finish quality are essential characteristics to consider when searching for the best liquid paint spray gun for an application.
IPCO Offers High-Productivity Extrusion, Cooling Systems
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
IPCO’s services extend from its range of scalable, energy-efficient powder paint production models and ACE solution to its customer product testing and global support.
Precision Machining Index Hits Milestone at 50
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
The Precision Machining Index landed squarely between expansion and contraction in February with positive readings across all components.
SMW Autoblok Promotes Sales Lead for Automation, Electronics
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
John Andrick will support customers with electronic solutions designed to optimize automation processes and enhance robotic applications to support the evolving industry demands.
#electronics
Twin-Screw Feeder Offers Precise Batching, Weighing
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Compact design is said to be ideal when limited space prohibits multiple individual screw units.
How To Identify Resin Degradation in Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
Degradation can occur in many single-screw extrusion operations, and typically occurs due to minor design flaws in the screw. Here is how to track it down.
Microwelding, Cleaning and Descaling Innovations to Optimize Plastic Processes
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
PCS Company is highlighting a range of new products, including a microwelder, date stamps and mold base storage helpers.
Surface Finishing From an Aerospace Material and Process Engineer’s Perspective
| Products Finishing
This white paper, based on the 58th William Blum Memorial Lecture, explains how an aerospace material and process engineer is trained to carry out critical design tasks for surface finishing.
INCOE presenta la tecnología Heat-INject en Plastimagen 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
INCOE presenta Heat-INject en Plastimagen, un sistema de control dinámico de temperatura que mejora el llenado y la calidad superficial en moldeo por inyección.
Sodick Hosts Informal Coffee Talks With Industry Experts at PTXPO 2025
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
Sodick is hosting no-stress, informal coffee talks at the Sodick Plustech booth (#527) during PTXPO 2025 to foster insightful conversations with top industry experts in an approachable, interactive format.