Catheter Specialist Finds Sweet Spot Serving Small, Medium-Sized Concerns

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Medical-component specialist LightningCath has carved a niche meeting the needs of small to medium-sized entrepreneurs with complex catheter designs … quickly.

Tendencias y oportunidades para la industria manufacturera en México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Exploramos el comportamiento de la industria manufacturera mexicana en 2023 y el impacto del nearshoring en la cadena de proveeduría.

Switching from Hexavalent to Trivalent Chromium Plating

| Products Finishing

There are advantages and disadvantages of moving from hexavalent to trivalent baths. When considering this choice, gather the facts from this article in order to make a well-educated decision.

Walter Ceramic Inserts Enable Efficient Turning, Milling

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Suitable turning and milling applications of the WIS30 ceramic grade include roughing, semi-finishing and finishing, as well as interrupted cuts.

SPE 2023 Automotive Awards Highlight ‘Firsts’ and Emerging Technologies

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Nods given to several ‘firsts’ as well as rapidly emerging technologies with sustainability nearly always a major theme.

Tendencias en el procesamiento y reciclaje de PET

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El procesamiento y reciclaje de PET avanzan al mismo ritmo que demanda la sociedad para garantizar la sustentabilidad del material. Descubra nuevas aplicaciones y métodos de reciclaje.

Products/Services for the Everyday Mold Builder

| MoldMaking Technology

Happy New Year! MMT is bringing back its monthly technology/service roundups. Learn more about new and familiar companies, and the products available to the moldmaking industry.

Cortec Rust-Preventive Oils Provide Bio-Based Protection

| Modern Machine Shop

EcoLine 3690 from Cortec is a bio-based alternative for rust prevention, containing 72% USDA certified bio-based content.

Three-Axis Bridge Mill Opens New Doors for Construction OEM

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Different industries often require different machining priorities, a truism recently demonstrated by Barbco, an OEM of heavy-duty boring equipment that opened up new design possibilities by pivoting toward rigid, less complex machining centers.

Materials Group Celebrates 85 Years in Business

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group, celebrates its 85 years of business.

Tight-Tolerance Custom Mold Components

| Plastics Technology

Regal Components says the custom core pins, sleeves, ejector pins, blades and punches hold tolerances to ±0.000050 in.

MoldMaking Technology Wraps Up 2023

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

As the year comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the interesting and inspiring stories that we covered in MoldMaking Technology in 2023. It has been a busy and exciting year for the moldmaking industry, with developments in technology, innovation and business strategy. Here are some of the highlights that caught my attention.

Recycled Polyolefins Close Year Up From Fall Lows

| Plastics Technology

Prices paid for recycled polymer materials fell in 2023, but polyethylenes and polypropylenes recovered some of the lost ground late in the year.
#economics

High-Feed Mill Prolongs Cutting Tool Life

| MoldMaking Technology

Keeping with its 100-year history in cutting tool design and manufacturing, M.A. Ford introduces the TuffCut HF high-feed mill.

MoldMaking Technology's Best of November

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

From 3D scanning to machine monitoring and everything in between, here are the top 10 most-viewed articles from November based on Google Analytics.

Top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2023

Cara Ready | CompositesWorld

Through a variety of editorial content, CW explored the trends and topics that are rapidly flourishing in the industry. Based on Google Analytics, these top 10 articles were considered the most popular.  

Nikon Metrology Systems Provide Non-Destructive Inspection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The VOXLS 30 C 225, 30 C 320 and 30 C 450 models are designed for automated operations across the production sector.

Moretto presenta tendencias de vanguardia en equipos auxiliares

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Desde eficiencia energética hasta soluciones de secado y transporte, lideran el cambio hacia la sostenibilidad. Al respecto, platicamos en Fakuma con directivos de Moretto.

Incorporating AFSD Into Hybrid Manufacturing Processes

Tony Schmitz | Modern Machine Shop

Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a new, solid-state additive manufacturing process that provides an alternative to beam-based AM processes.

Looking back at 2023 to look forward

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

As 2024 begins, we look at trending topics and our most-read stories in 2023, plus highlight new content for the new year.

Baxter to Scale Up PVC Intravenous Bag Recycling Program

| Plastics Technology

Successful pilot program with Northwestern Medicine will expand to additional units and health systems.

Oerlikon Realigns AM Business, Consolidates Production in US

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The U.S. market offers better framework conditions, market acceptance and applications for disruptive technologies.