When Removing Material Makes AM Parts Stronger

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Fatigue strength is a vital consideration in the performance of 3D printed airframe structures. Big Metal Additive was able to produce longer lasting parts by machining the walls thinner as the parts were being made. Our video filmed at BMA explains.

Nikon Inspection Systems Provide Stable, Micron-Level Measurement

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Nikon’s NEXIV VMF-K Series is a high-performance video measuring system that is said to significantly improve measurement throughput.

Sector manufacturero y la fuerza laboral del futuro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En 2025, las empresas manufactureras se enfrentan a una decisión crucial: invertir en tecnologías y estrategias que empoderen a sus trabajadores o arriesgarse a quedarse atrás, según revela un informe del Foro Económico Mundial.

UL Solutions Launches Non PFAS Certification

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Program will help plastics suppliers demonstrate that their materials do not contain polyflouroalkyl substances, in compliance with sustainability requirements.

UN Plastics Treaty Negotiations End Without Agreement

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The goal of creating a legally binding instrument by the end of 2024 will not be met, but negotiations will continue in 2025.

Thomson Industries Cobot Transfer Unit Features Collision Detection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Movotrak cobot transfer unit features collision detection that stops the cobot when it encounters an obstacle, facilitating collaboration and increasing productivity.

Achieving Flexible Capacity with Automation

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This high-mix, low-volume manufacturer embarked on a year and a half program to introduce robotics to its manufacturing process.

US Department of Energy Announces Funding for Critical Industrial Technologies

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Funded projects include programs to decarbonize production of polymer feedstock chemicals and to develop bioplastic packaging.

PLASTICS Announces Executive Leadership Team New Hires and Promotions

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

PLASTICS announces a series of new hires and promotions within its Executive Leadership Team for 2025.   

Online Tool Improves Mold Base Procurement Process

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold base configurator streamlines D&M Tool’s ordering process with speed and accuracy, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and minimizing errors through quick, accurate and user-friendly mold base ordering.

To Cushion or Not To Cushion: That Is the Question

| Plastics Technology

Whether or not your process setup includes adding cushion depends on multiple factors, including the part being molded. Learn when and how to effectively apply cushion in your process.

Colines, Gneuss y ExxonMobil desarrollan película con contenido reciclado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Colines, Gneuss y ExxonMobil desarrollan películas stretch reciclables con alta calidad y claridad para aplicaciones exigentes.

Coating Company Introduces Evergreen Sprint as 2025 Color of the Year

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Axalta Coating Systems has chosen Evergreen Sprint, a rich, deep forest green that pays homage to the British racing green.

Platinum Live Tooling Supports Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

All Base Mount Tooling is supplied with Heimatec’s U-Tec changing system, which is said to provide flexibility to standard ER collet systems.

Chroma Color Expands Footprint With Acquisition of Spectra Color

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Specialty color and additives supplier acquires manufacturer of colorants and precolored resin compounds.

Norton Abrasive Belts Provide Improved Finishing Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The NORaX N889 belts feature an engineered, high-performance micron-grade aluminum oxide grain structured in a fine 3D pyramid pattern.

Crece la inversión en maquinaria y equipo importado

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión en maquinaria y equipo de origen importado creció un 3.7 % en octubre de 2024 con respecto al mes anterior y un 4.3 % en comparación con el año anterior.

Siemens mejora la transparencia de datos con módulo Sirius 3RC7

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El módulo inteligente Sirius 3RC7, de Siemens, simplifica la integración de datos en entornos de automatización.

Episode 52: An Interview With John Clark, E & J Parts Cleaning

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

John Clark, president of E & J Parts Cleaning Inc., discusses continuous improvement pursuits including adding automated vacuum degreaser capabilities and implementing a paperless ERP system.

OSG Announces Leadership Changes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Jeff Tennant has been promoted to the position of CEO, and Donna Gialo to the position of VP of marketing and operations.

Pultruded CFRP chassis enables 36% payload increase for specialized commercial vehicles

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

CarbonTT’s quadraxial NCF composite chassis adds 185-kilogram capacity to Borco Höhns’ 3.5-ton Fiat Ducato market vehicle.

Sorema mejora reciclaje de PE y PP con tecnología de desentintado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sorema y Coveris-ReCover mejoran el reciclaje de películas impresas con tecnología de desentintado, alcanzando calidad y sostenibilidad en envases alimentarios.