Avient Colorant Chromatics PEEK Provides Biocompatibility in Health Care Applications

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Precolored compounds and colorants for medical devices.

Conair Names New Head of Customer Care

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Jared Helfrich to direct the efforts of the machine builder’s growing customer care group, combining its existing parts and service and repair organization with a new range of fast-growing customer services.  

Mahr Height Gage Provides Reliable Measurement Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Digimar 816 CLT height gage is equipped with an intuitive touchscreen, ergonomic handles and dynamic measuring functions, designed to offer performance and ease of use.

Products Finishing Index Shows Improvement as New Orders Strengthen

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

Growing automotive demand and rising future expectations point to a stronger 2025.

OSG End Mills Perform in Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has expanded its ExoCarb WXL-CR-EDS, A Brand AE-HFE-H, A Brand AE-N and Phoenix end mill series.

Producción de autopartes crecería 2.42 % en 2025

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Gabriel Padilla, director general de INA, dijo que para 2025 se espera que la industria de autopartes alcance una producción de 127,500 millones de dólares.

ANIPAC proyecta crecimiento y desafíos para el plástico en 2025

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La industria del plástico en México avanza con una tasa de reciclaje líder en Latinoamérica y un crecimiento del 3% en 2024. Nearshoring y sostenibilidad son algunas de las claves para 2025.

Nueva línea de reciclaje de PET sin presecado en Ester Industries

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Ester Industries instala un sistema Gneuss OMNI 200 en su planta de Hyderabad, India, para reciclar PET a grado alimentario sin necesidad de secado previo.

Herramienta de fresado Horn con diseño modular para cambios rápidos

| Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema DG modular de Horn permite cambios rápidos de cabezal para reducir tiempos de configuración y costos de producción.

United Grinding Apprenticeship Program Receives Recognition From US Department of Labor

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

United Grinding North America now has the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to shape apprenticeship expansion and diversification in the industry.
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Radalytica advances multimodal 3D robotic scanner for composites, future aircraft inspection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Radalytica continues to develop its RadalyX nondestructive testing (NDT) system, merging diverse imaging methodologies for inspection in laboratories to aircraft hangars.

Shapeways Restarts with a Renewed Focus on Creating a Stable, Customer-centric Company

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

New leadership team acquires key assets, including the Shapeways name and its original Eindhoven production facility, and is set to take the company into its next chapter.  

CNC Control Offers Moldmaking Precision and Process Reliability

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MD&M West 2025: Heidenhain Corp. highlights its TNC7 CNC control, engineered to tackle the specific challenges of moldmaking with a focus on precision, efficiency and flexibility.  

5 Common Electroplating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Electroplating requires adherence to process control and maintenance procedures — here are some common missteps to avoid. 

Building Out a Foundation for Student Machinists

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Autodesk and Haas have teamed up to produce an introductory course for students that covers the basics of CAD, CAM and CNC while providing them with a portfolio part.
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Directors Appointment Expands ChemQuest Operations

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Two new directors, Ty Dawson and Meghan Patel, will contribute to ChemQuest Group’s operational excellence.

Polymers Foundation Names First Recipient of Joe Bennett Award

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

UNC Charlotte junior Sarah Kim wins award named after well-known North Carolina molder and moldmaker.  

MMT Chats: The Hidden Obstacles Holding Your Business Back (and You Don't Even Know It) Part 1

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT Editorial Director Christina Fuges gets the personal stories of two small to mid-sized manufacturers who discovered how to unleash the hidden potential of their shops and pave the way for financial growth and long-term success.

STADLERconnect: innovación digital para plantas de reciclaje

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Stadler lanza Stadlerconnect, una solución digital que mejora la eficiencia de plantas de reciclaje con análisis de datos y control del flujo de materiales.

Ineos Lustran 532 ABS Tailored for Furniture Edging

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

New ABS grade offers processability, medium gloss, and stable color base for self-coloring, tailored for furniture edge bands.

Rotary Atomizer Enables VOC-Free Color Changes

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Dürr’s EcoBell4 Pro enables mixed two-component paint systems to be directly fed into the atomizer's return system with a reduced VOC count.

Keeping It In The Family — Succession Tips From Those Who Lived It | Part 1

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

PMPA members share some tips to avoid getting burned when passing the business torch from one family member to another.