Freepoint Eco-Systems To Host PVC Recycling Pilot

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Plastic Back will recycle postconsumer PVC using a chemical recycling process.

Nissan expande sus instalaciones en Aguascalientes

| Modern Machine Shop México

Arrancó la construcción de las nuevas instalaciones de la planta Nissan A1 en Aguascalientes, donde se ensamblarán las primeras pick-up fabricadas en el estado.

Stadler y Ecourbis consolidan alianza para una megaplanta de valorización en Brasil

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En alianza, las dos compañías construirán en São Paulo la UTM Leste, una planta automatizada para optimizar la clasificación y valorización de residuos urbanos.  

Hoffer Plastics Expands Sales Team to Deliver Deeper Industry Expertise

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Key hires and promotions fuel sales growth, accelerate innovation and deepen customer partnerships.

Powder Coating on Aluminum Extrusions

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

What may be the cause of chipping and adhesion loss when powder coating aluminum? PF columnist Rodger Talbert explores some potential causes and ways to mitigate the problem.  

Controlling Costs Without Compromising Quality: How Process Visibility Drives Profit in Uncertain Times

| Plastics Technology

It’s no secret that manufacturing costs are rising. Between fluctuating resin prices, energy spikes, labor shortages and global supply chain pressure, the margin for error in plastics processing is getting thinner by the day.

Centro de mecanizado CNC Cheto SiC1000HD para moldes de gran capacidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo SiC1000HD, de Cheto, ofrece mayor capacidad y potencia para operaciones de barrenado profundo y fresado en componentes de moldes pequeños y medianos.

Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.

Indexable Mold Date Inserts for Quick Installation, Replacement

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Indexable mold date inserts provide more efficient lot management and quality control.  

Flowserve Wins Prestigious Innovation Award in the Chemical Industry

| Valve Magazine

Innomag TB-Mag dual drive selected as top product for chemical plant operations.

ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW

| Valve Magazine

Significantly expanding leadership position in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies.

Boeing and Airbus complete acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Aerospace giants retake ownership of former commercial assets, while Spirit offshoots into separate but independent subsidiaries Spirit Defense and Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.

High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice

| Production Machining

A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.

PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.

How a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.

Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer

Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected

Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.

United Flow Technologies Announces Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners

| Valve Magazine

Collaboration will strengthen UFT’s mission to advance water and wastewater infrastructure across the U.S.

Incoe minimiza la marcación de líneas de soldadura en inyección

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El sistema Heat-Inject aplica pulsos térmicos con sellos calentados para suprimir defectos superficiales sin afectar el balance térmico del molde.

Nikon Corp. upgrades XT V X-ray, CT inspection system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Software and hardware enhancements support improved nondestructive inspection of electronics and fiber-reinforced products for quality control, R&D and failure analysis.
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Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.

Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.

Coast Guard Counters Corrosion by Swapping Metal for 3D Printed Polymer: Pic of the Week

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Switching from cast bronze to 3D printed Ultem reduces the cost and difficulty of replacing an on-ship drain, saving an estimated $200K per Coast Guard cutter.