Metal AM advances in composite tooling, Part 2
Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld
Toolmakers and molders continue to realize the benefits of additive versus conventional/subtractive manufacturing of molds and mold components.
Polysack e Intrama son reconocidas por empaque reciclable de alimentos
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology México
El empaque reciclable de alimentos de Polysack e Intrama, adecuado para carnes, lácteos, pescados y mariscos, así como productos no alimenticios, recibió el premio “Prize-Pack” 2022.
Agencia Espacial Mexicana y FAMEX firman convenio de colaboración
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con el Pabellón Espacial en FAMEX, la Agencia Espacial Mexicana busca impulsar a la industria espacial de México.
Verisurf Software and Wenzel America Announce OEM Reseller Agreement
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Each complete measurement solution is based on Verisurf CMM software bundled with a Wenzel programmable CMM or portable CMM probing and scanning arm.
ITENE trabaja en el proyecto RecyPET para reciclaje avanzado empaques
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con el proyecto RecyPET, el ITENE desarrollará procesos de despolimerización química y enzimática para residuos no reciclados o con limitaciones en el proceso.
Dielectric Oil Dramatically Reduces EDM Maintenance
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Plagued by repeated small fires that interrupted its wire EDM throughput, this cutting tool manufacturer changed its dielectric oil and both eliminated fires and reduced its oil consumption.
Reusable LOX/Kerosene Engine Completes First Successful Full-System Test Flight
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
Galactic Energy Space Technology announced the first successful full-system test flight of its Welkin 50-ton reusable LOX/kerosene engine. To date, this is the highest thrust LOX/kerosene engine in the Chinese commercial aerospace playing field which has officially entered the engineering and manufacturing phase.
Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet New Board Member Mike Close, SMC Ltd.
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology’s EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Here’s one of them.
OGP SmartScope E7 Is Fully Automatic Measurement System
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The 3D multisensor measurement system features a fixed-lens, IntelliCentric optical system, which is a fully telecentric optical system that provides a super high-resolution image well suited for video edge detection.
Editorial Guidelines: Editorial Advisory Board
| MoldMaking Technology
The Editorial Advisory Board of MoldMaking Technology is made up of authorities with expertise within their respective business, industry, technology and profession. Their role is to advise on timely issues, trends, advances in the field, offer editorial thought and direction, review and comment on specific articles and generally act as a sounding board and a conscience for the publication.
Manufacturing Skills Training: Virginia Martinez and Laiken Carrillo
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Roles of Women in Manufacturing Series: A precision machining career starts with skills. Virginia and Laiken share their journey and how they help prepare the next generation.
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Expanded Line of Metal-Like Thermoplastics Includes Sustainable Alternatives
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Avient’s Gravi-Tech Density Modified Formulations include grades based on recycled and biobased resin and/or filler without sacrificing performance.
Transparent Bio-PET Packaging Used in Quail Egg Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
good natured’s plant-based PET used by Spring Creek in its commitment to 100% recyclable packaging and shipping materials.
Business Card Doubles as a Wet Film Thickness Gauge
| Products Finishing
The customizable card can be used to measure wet film thickness.
What Type of Recycling Technology Works the Best? It Depends
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
NREL scientists describe a framework for comparing recycling technologies.
Tungaloy Expands Grooving System With New Inserts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company has added new insert options to its TungCut and AddInternalCut lines.
Tunnel Gate Inserts Gain U.S. Distributor
| Plastics Technology
Distributed by PCS Company, i-mold’s tunnel gate inserts allow automatic degating of parts from the runner system during ejection and can hide gate marks on a part’s underside.
6 Innovations From the Additive Manufacturing Pavilion at IMTS 2022
| Additive Manufacturing
The explosion of innovative technology at the AM Pavilion at IMTS 2022 is a sign of things to come. No doubt AM will play an important part in the interdisciplinary future of the manufacturing technology industry.
Top Shops Benchmarking Survey FAQs
| Products Finishing
Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is gearing up for 2026. GROW Industrial Intelligence offers insights for taking the survey and interpreting the results.
Zinc Phosphate: Questions and Answers
| Products Finishing
Our experts share specific questions about zinc phosphate and pretreatment
The Benefits of Hand Scraping
| MoldMaking Technology
Accuracy and flatness are two benefits of hand scraping that help improve machine loop stiffness, workpiece surface finish and component geometry.
Digital Watermarks Initiative Moves to Pilot Market Phase in France
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Digimarc announces expansion of the Holygrail 2.0 Watermarking Initiative.