High Performance High Gloss Black

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

High performance black coating with uniform coverage and a similar appearance to e-coat.

Haimer México celebró su décimo aniversario

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Rogelio Ríos, director de Haimer México, destaca la evolución que han experimentado las empresas de la industria mexicana en la última década, que ahora priorizan la calidad.

Leading Cast Film Processor Adding Blown Film Capacity

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Malpack adds two multilayer blown film lines for agricultural, stretch hood and shrink films.  

Rego-Fix Opens Manufacturing Technology Center in Indiana

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The 12,000-square-foot Center for Machining Excellence houses a wide range of technology and serves as a hub for industry innovation that is accessible to manufacturers and industry thought leaders worldwide.

PET Chemical Recycling Process Qualified and Commercialized

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Process will be offered as a license package globally by Axens.

Nace la asociación Women In Plastics Italy

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Más de 50 mujeres del sector plástico en Italia crearon WIP-IT, asociación que busca fomentar un cambio cultural y ambiental con una visión inclusiva y sostenible.  

Think Safety: Eliminate Hazards Throughout the Shop

| MoldMaking Technology

The tooling community is taking advantage of new products for safer mold shops and molding facilities.
#regulations

IMTS Influence on Large 3D Printing

| Additive Manufacturing

The success of printing a car at IMTS 2014 sparked new ideas, companies and global industries — which were on full display at IMTS 2024.

Long-term Stable Tape Application

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Plasmatreat and Glaub Automation & Engineering presented a solution for the automotive industry focused on surface treatment with Openair-Plasma.

Production Planning Software Improves Overall Efficiency

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This software tool improves how manufacturers and finishers manage production workflows.

ESA collaboration brings Altair software to aerospace, space startups

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Access to Altair simulation, AI and data analytics solutions and consulting options to ESA Partnership Initiative for Commercialisation (EPIC) organizations aims to diversify, support aerospace companies.

4M Carbon Fiber launches 50-ton plasma oxidation qualification line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The $4.5 million project, designed to triple throughput and cut oxidation energy consumption, will prove the company’s technology at commercial scale for prospective customers.

Lilium launches M&A process, targets eVTOL program continuation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Despite court-approved insolvency filings and beginning first investor briefings, Lilium remains fully focused on re-emerging following restructuring, setting its sights on fresh investment to support the Lilium Jet.

FACC Q3 earnings signal strong aerospace growth trajectory 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A 25.1% increase in revenue and a quadrupled EBIT are being reinforced by initiatives to improve workforce shortages and implement thermoplastic composites into future aircraft.

NASA selects Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft concepts in AACES 2050 Program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Electra will identify and deliver various concepts and technologies for future sustainable commercial airline development, which could enter service by mid-century.

MarineShift360 project launches new initiatives for marine industry sustainability

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Life cycle assessment (LCA) tool and Industry Accelerator and University Outreach programs are designed to fast-track decarbonization as regulatory frameworks tighten and consumer demand for sustainability grows.

Expanded Range of Flat-Top Inserts Enables Chipping Resistance

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Tungaloy-NTK Inc. announces the expansion of its MillQuadFeed series to include flat-top inserts with enhanced edge strength.   

Video: Mold Base for Product Development With 3D Printed Molds

Peter Zelinski | MoldMaking Technology

Alba Enterprises created a mold base to match the needs and pacing of product iteration using mold tooling made via additive manufacturing.

Corona AFX-2000 Beam-Shaping Laser Boosts Productivity for LPBF Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology

Formnext 2024: The laser’s increased power results in higher productivity and lower cost per part, while maintaining the stability needed to produce high-quality parts.

Composites business growth through diversification, innovation

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

San Diego-based 2024 Top Shops qualifier Rock West Composites gives an overview of its relentless commitment to improvement, including its composite capabilities and its role as a trusted player in the space market.

Farrel Pomini Earns EcoVadis Medal

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Company recognized for sustainable management system, environmental impact and procurement practices.

Take Advantage of Those 'Cheatin’ Tools'

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A person once claimed I was using “cheatin’ tools” to replace the brakes on my car, but they were simply the best tools for the job. Various examples for the precision machining world was seen at IMTS 2024 and will similarly be on display at PMTS 2025.