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.