Extrusion 2026 Registration Opens

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Register for Extrusion 2026, the premier conference for extrusion professionals, which will be held Aug. 18-19, 2026, in downtown Austin.
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Episode 68: An Interview With Kevin Biller, ChemQuest

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Kevin Biller, PCI Hall of Famer, shares insights on industry evolution, AI, robotics, EVs and what's next for this durable finishing technology.

Farsoon Metal AM Solution Enables Precision, Thermal Management

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Farsoon introduces its latest Fine Laser Spot metal AM solution, supporting materials such as titanium and copper alloys.The impact: optimized internal geometry improves thermal performance for applications like automotive.

Hablemos de Plásticos está de regreso

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El video pódcast técnico de referencia para la industria de la transformación de plásticos reanuda su producción con un formato renovado.

6 Early DFM Decisions That Define Injection Molding Success

| Plastics Technology

Explore six key early decisions in DFM for injection molding to avoid common pitfalls, ensure production success, reduce costs and shorten timelines.

Harpak-ULMA Debuts Fast-Cycling Vacuum Former

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Fast-cycling vacuum former can handle thinner materials to help thermoformers reach sustainability goals.  

Metalworking Growth Strengthens in April Despite Emerging Pressures

Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop

April’s rebound underscores strong activity, though supply bottlenecks and pricing pressures challenge the outlook.

Hypertherm Plasma Cutting System Boosts Metalcutting Power

| Modern Machine Shop

Hypertherm Associates’ Powermax33 XP air plasma system is engineered for high-quality cuts, greater capacity and portability.

Degassing Extrusion Technology for Postconsumer Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Eremas Volex technology gets optimized screw geometry for improved degassing under real world operating conditions. 

Instron drop tower e-guide addresses simulation accuracy, material qualification demands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Engineers and laboratory managers working with strain-rate-sensitive materials can use this guide to evaluate how tensile impact testing strengthens simulation accuracy and material qualification workflows.

Baerlocher Hosts 10th PVC Technical Summit

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Presenters covered technical and leadership topics for a record-breaking audience. 

Reciclaje de plásticos regresa con Plastitrueque 2026

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Plastitrueque 2026 llegará a la UNAM para intercambiar residuos plásticos por productos básicos e impulsar la economía circular.

Stop Cleaning Molds by Feel

| MoldMaking Technology

How surface intelligence reveals invisible contamination and validates mold cleaning effectiveness.

Sistema de balanceo para optimizar desempeño de herramienta

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Big Daishowa incorpora el sistema STB Aequilibria para balanceo dinámico de herramientas y mejora de estabilidad en mecanizado a alta velocidad.

Tecnología infrarroja, de Kreyenborg, optimiza reciclaje de rPET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kreyenborg presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología infrarroja para el secado y la descontaminación de rPET apto para contacto alimentario.  

Mitutoyo Shopfloor CMM Features Temperature Compensation

| Production Machining

Mitutoyo America Corp.’s Crysta-Apex V Plus CMM is designed for shopfloor use with advanced temperature compensation technology.

La producción y exportación de vehículos ligeros en México creció en abril

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En abril de 2026, la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció un 2.1 % y las exportaciones aumentaron un 11.4 % con respecto al mes anterior.

KHS lanza botella PET con barrera tipo vidrio

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

KHS presentó una botella PET para bebidas sensibles que ofrece protección avanzada y reciclabilidad compatible con economía circular.

Lutz Blades destaca sus soluciones de corte en Plastics Recycling LATAM

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Lutz Blades presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM 2026 cuchillas industriales y pelletizadoras con alta precisión, durabilidad y eficiencia para reciclaje de plásticos.

Electroanalytical Methods for R&D in Electroplating

| Products Finishing

In this republished 1984 lecture, author Okinaka applies his own experience in electroanalytical chemistry to review how electroanalytical methods have contributed to elucidating problems in surface finishing.

Valorización de plásticos con tecnología HCT de Aduro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Aduro presenta en Plastics Recycling LATAM su tecnología HCT para reciclar plásticos complejos en hidrocarburos útiles.

New Generation Tanks launches HyDDIM project to democratize H2 distribution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alongside partner Hydros Power, NGT is building an interchangeable hydrogen TCP capsule concept that will leave behind large, capital-intensive refueling stations and bring H2 to the end user.