Extrusion Guru Darley Starts Consulting Business

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Long-time machinery sales executive to focus on extrusion and recycling.  

Workflow Optimization in AM: Phasio, 4D_Additive Join Forces

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New partnership provides a sophisticated, end-to-end solution for AM facilities.

Strohm launches thermoplastic composite pipe design tool

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Web-based application enables quick and easy customized design and engineering of composite pipes that meet project-specific specifications.

Swancor applies EzCiclo recycling resin to Liux EV prototype

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Cooperation with Spanish automotive startup has achieved automotive parts comprising EzCiclo RH512 thermoset resin and linen fiber that can be fully separated, adjusted and returned into circularity.

Tool Steel Offers Various Benefits for Metal Injection Molding

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Sandvik’s Osprey HWTS 50 is a lean hot work tool steel powder designed for enhanced printability to benefit processes such as metal injection molding.    

What Is the Powder Bed and Where Does It Come From? | Understanding Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Here is an explanation of the simple hardware interplay that creates a fresh layer of metal powder for each new layer of 3D printing. Part of series of videos on laser powder bed fusion filmed by looking at an open-source additive manufacturing machine.

Polymer Science for Those Who Work With Plastics: Molecular Weight — What It Is and Why It Matters

| Plastics Technology

Molecular weight might seem like an abstract concept, but it plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of plastics during processing and in their final applications.

Hiring A New Generation — Generation Z

| Production Machining

Be prepared and understand what many don’t know about Gen Z.
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Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multispindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.

Estado de México propone restricciones a plásticos de un solo uso

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Edomex busca eliminar plásticos de un solo uso. La propuesta incluye sanciones, apoyo empresarial y educación ambiental para reducir el impacto ecológico.

Nuevas soluciones Licocene de Clariant para la industria textil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Clariant lanza Licocene, polímeros avanzados que mejoran sostenibilidad y eficiencia en colchones, textiles y productos de consumo.

New Year Ushers in Nostalgia

| GROW

2025?  How is that possible?  Wasn’t that the year that appeared in many Sci-Fi movies/series in the last 30-40 years, citing the not-too-distant future?  I don’t know about you but once a new year rolls around, I begin to contemplate not only events that happened in the previous year (and how I could improve myself), but I become a bit nostalgic in general.  About my family, of course, but also thinking about my many years and experiences at Gardner Business Media.  I’m totally going to be aging myself here . . . August 1978 – After a half year at University of Cincinnati in Liberal Arts, I drop out as I am in lecture halls with hundreds of other students, bus to campus from the westside and just generally not feeling the vibe.  By August, even though I am rocking a deep tan, my parents have had enough of me with nothing happening.

MMT Chats: Injection Molds and Integrated Solutions Through Ambition and Innovation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Jordan Robertson, VP, Business Development and Marketing for StackTeck discusses various mold technologies to improve efficiencies in automation, cooling, lightweighting and sustainability.

4D_Additive With New Functionalities for SLM Metal Printing

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The 4D_Additive software suite is a versatile solution compatible with all major 3D printers and printing processes.

MPI Announces 2025 Champion Award Recipients

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Master Painters Institute has unveiled the recipients of its 2025 MPI Champion Awards.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecieron 4.8 % en 2024

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2024, el valor total de las exportaciones de productos manufacturados fue de 554 443,6 millones de dólares, lo que representó un crecimiento del 4.8 % con respecto a 2023.

Ampacet Earthen Clay Collection Masterbatches Provide Natural Look

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Earthen Clay Collection is suitable for polyethylene multilayer blow molding and extrusion.

JEC World 2025 unveils Investor Day

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JEC Group, Catalysium and Sesamers have created a vital platform to connect composites entrepreneurs with investors, uniting ideas with innovations with investment opportunities.

Re:Build adds RTM capabilities to suite of composites offerings

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Addition of RTM work cell at South Carolina facility enhances customer support in aerospace, defense industries.

Covestro to jointly develop flying car, eVTOL material solutions with GAC Motors

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Covestro and eight other partners plan to innovate polycarbonates, smart applications, composite materials and low-carbon footprint solutions to advance China’s UAM capabilities.

Arceon, Goodman Technologies to progress melt-infiltrated CMC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

U.S. aerospace and defense markets are expected to benefit from Arceon’s expertise in C/C-Sic materials and Goodman’s presence in the nanocomposites ecosystem.

Expanded Material Options for Microscale 3D Printers Benefits Moldmaking Capabilities

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Boston Micro Fabrication expands the range of its microArch series 3D printers with the addition of four new materials, which include 3D Systems’ Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB, BASF Ultracur3D 3280 and BMF resins HTF and SR.