Hexcel, FIDAMC join forces to shape future composites development, application and roadmap

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic alliance will accelerate the development of next-gen composite materials and their applications in high-impact industries.

Revolution Composites earns 2025 Northrop Grumman Supplier Award 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The composites company has been recognized for its supplier excellence, backed by consistent quality, on-time delivery and program support.

SPE Foundation and Plastics Hall of Fame Create Student Scholarship

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The SPE Foundation establishes Plastics Hall of Fame scholarship to support future industry leaders.
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Drill Geometry Enables Plug-And-Play Functionality, Optimized Performance

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik Coromant’s CoroDrill DE10 eliminates the need for a pilot hole to guide the drill into place, enabling both tool inventory and cycle times to be significantly reduced in short-hole drilling.

What Patient-Specific Surgical Guides Can Teach About Mass Customization

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Tailor-made manufacturing is one of AM’s richest possibilities, but the success factors inevitably draw on more than AM.

Automatic Optimization of Mold Temperature Control

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Wittmann’s Expert MouldTemp assistance system applies continuous flow monitoring of all cooling channels to recognize and compensate for disturbances and flow rate fluctuations.

PTXPO Preview: Nissei Showcases LSR Molding

| Plastics Technology

In cooperation with Elmet, Nissei will mold a nasal respiratory valve from LSR utilizing a valve-gated cold runner.

Kwik Mark Engineers Tag Master 3 for Reliable Tag Marking

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Dot peen marking solution advances automation for permanently marking industrial components, overcoming common tag feeding challenges.

Tsugami Lathe Enables High-Accuracy, Multifunction Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: The SS20MH-III-5AX multifunction sliding headstock lathe can make complex-shaped workpieces with 3D curved surfaces utilizing the five-axis simultaneous control and Capto C3, 30-position tool magazine, all from bar stock or blanks.

Optimización y sostenibilidad: Nexeo Plastics en Plastimagen 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nexeo Plastics presenta en Plastimagen 2025 su gama de compuestos, polímeros y soluciones sostenibles para optimizar procesos en la industria del plástico.  

PTXPO 2025 Profile Preview Part 4 of 4: Discover Cutting-Edge Moldmaking Solutions

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Here is a brief overview of some of the advanced moldmaking technologies you’ll find at PTXPO 2025. Join fellow molders, moldmakers, brand owners, OEMs and their full suite of suppliers in Rosemont, Illinois, for three days of nonstop networking, education and business development opportunities where you can network, learn and grow your business.

Smooth Operators: Vibration Compensation Improves Robot Performance

Julia Hider | Plastics Technology

Ulendo is working to apply its vibration compensation algorithm to robots. This application is more complex than its initial market of fused filament fabrication 3D printers, but could result in faster, cheaper robots.

Moving toward sustainable automotive parts manufacturing

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

How can the automotive supply chain prepare for future sustainability requirements? Tier 1 Kautex Textron discusses emissions reduction, design for circularity and transition to recycled/bio-based plastics.

Oben Group instala la primera línea BOPP de 12 metros

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La nueva planta de Oben Group en Monterrey albergará la primera línea BOPP de 12 metros, impulsando la innovación en empaques flexibles.

Advanced Tool Paths, Simple Implementation

Evan Doran | Production Machining

Programming advanced tool paths used to be a complex, time-consuming task. Canned cycles in CAM software have now made them more accessible than ever.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Lathe Enables Continuous Operation

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

PMTS 2025: The BNA-42SY5 lathe features an integrated auto-compensation system to automatically adjust tooling based on measurements taken at the inspection station.

Attained Wisdom From Carving the Slopes

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

If my many years of skiing have taught me anything, it’s that sometimes being a great leader is about delivering the perfect tip, at the perfect time.

MC600 de MiR: cobot móvil para automatización de tareas industriales complejas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El MC600, de MiR, combina una base móvil autónoma con brazos robóticos colaborativos para automatizar procesos como paletizado y manipulación de materiales pesados.

Cortec Hires Director to Drive Innovation

Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing

Rebecca Guza aims to foster innovation, collaboration and project execution to achieve cohesion between departments and industries served.

Swiss Steel Group Turning Tool Improves Process Reliability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2025: Ugima-X is said to provide optimized cycle times, longer tool service life and improved chip breaking.

Husky presenta sus soluciones para inyección en Plastimagen

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Husky presenta en Plastimagen tecnologías avanzadas para alimentos, bebidas, automotriz y dispositivos médicos, con soluciones como Altanium con IA y el sistema UltraMelt para biopolímeros.

Engel opens new Mexico facility, expands injection molding machine production capacity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Mexico is a strategic location for Engel to achieve greater efficiency, responsiveness to market demands and a skilled workforce present and future expansion.