Jim Carr Launches Tell-All Business Podcast

Free podcast features 40-year manufacturing veteran sharing both the highs and lows of his industry journey.

Nexus, Hexagon's Digital Reality Platform Offers Collaboration Solutions Congruent With AM Needs

Nexus, Hexagon’s open, digital reality platform, enables collaboration among manufacturers and promotes the freedom to innovate using an array of digitalized tools.

Zinc Phosphate Product Line Reduces Waste

Ultra-low sludging zinc phos said to produce up to 75% less sludge than traditional heavy zinc phosphates.

Phillips Industries invierte 35 millones de dólares en Coahuila

Phillips Industries expandió sus instalaciones en el municipio de Arteaga, donde produce arneses para tractocamiones y tráileres.

If You Could Bring Back Any Column from 2010, Which Would You Pick?

Zebra Skimmers' Coolant Systems Automate Fluid Management

The Zebra Dazzle 2 system can reportedly reduce coolant usage and CNC tooling by as much as 80%.

Chemsafe Testing Services Provide Analysis for Metalworking Fluids

PMTS 2023: Analyzing metalworking fluid helps personnel diagnose challenges with fluids and bring customers a solution that works for them.

The Best Point of Reference for Program Zero Assignment Entries

Correctly specified program zero assignment and coordinate position values enable the CNC to determine how far to move the cutting tool during each positioning motion.

Soluble Cutting Oil Offers High Lubricity, Corrosion Protection

PMTS 2023: This cutting oil’s versatile emulsion provides superior lubricity and corrosion protection with low residue for all manufacturers.

Kingsbury Looks at Additive’s Journey Over the Last Decade

The ways people get into additive have changed along with the industry itself. 

How to Produce More Accurate Molds and Reduce Rework

Patented micro-milling process for manufacturing steel plate flat and parallel helps mold builders shorten mold build times and increase accuracy.

Switch to Hot Runners Pays Off for Pulley Molder

Retlaw has cut scrap, improved part quality and slashed cycles since adopting hot runner technology.

Movacolor PTXPO Spotlight

Movacolor discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

Hubbard-Hall Welcomes Manager to Supply Chain Team

Noel Rutherford joins Hubbard-Hall as supply chain manager.
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Pilot program turns EOL wind blades to liners for pipe infrastructure

TPI Composites, Tex-Tech and Carbon Rivers partner to process wind blades, pyrolyze the material and use the recovered glass fibers to give new life to damaged existing pipelines.  

Toyoda Gosei showcases large H2 tank for commercial vehicles

Lineup expansion aims to meet the wider use of fuel cell vehicles that require long driving range and fast refueling.  

Continuous Composites unveils commercial CF3D Enterprise machine

Purchased by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the milestone was celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and technical symposium, highlighting the system’s ability to accelerate the R&D of composites manufacturing.  

Temperature Control Units Attain Precise, Easy Hot Runner Control

Developments and new innovations for highly productive, accurate and reliable hot runner temperature control units to be used in the injection molding process are presented by Hasco Hot Runner.  

CityAirbus NextGen to be developed for future medical missions in Norway

Airbus and the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation partner to measure the added value of eVTOL aircraft for medical use cases across Norway.  

Westec Plastics 3D Prints Mold Inserts Using TrueShape Technology

Mantle’s metal 3D printing enabled Westec to rapidly respond to changing customer demands, quickly produce prototype H13 mold inserts and keep design and development on track.  

Plenty to Check Out at the MMT Booth during PTXPO

Industry trade shows are a great place to connect, gain insight, take in new technology and processes, and walk away with some fun swag. Here is what you can expect at MoldMaking Technology Booth 1609 at the PTXPO on March 28-30 in Rosemont, Illinois.

Building code requirements renewed for CarbonCast wall panels

ICC-ES ESR#2953 renewal revalidates performance and compliance of AltusGroup precast wall assembly featuring C-Grid carbon fiber grid connector and rigid foam insulation.