Wittmann Debuts Energy-Efficient 'Basic' Dryer
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Dual-cartridge technology is designed to offer high energy efficiency and ease of maintenance in a compact design.
Maguire System Unifies Blending, Feeding, Conveying and Extrusion Control
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Control of gravimetric blenders, feeders, conveying and even extrusion in a single, streamlined system.
.38 Finishing Face Mill: Consistent Surface Finishes with Minimal Effort
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
System features a selection of cutters engineered for high-precision surface finishing.
In the News: Navy Integrates Hybrid Polymer Composite Head
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
A recent military exercise added Hybrid Manufacturing Technology Global’s Ambit Xtrude head to a CNC machine within a day. Potential impact: Polymer composite extrusion + machining enables meter-scale parts within a single machine footprint.
PT México reconoció a sus aliados en los últimos 10 años
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En el marco de Meximold 2025, Plastics Technology México celebró su décimo aniversario, rindiendo homenaje a los líderes y organizaciones que han acompañado su trayectoria en la industria del plástico.
Multitasking: Where High Requirements Meet High Volumes
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Metri-Tech first bought a multitasking machine to handle complicated turning geometries. Two decades later, it uses them for gear cutting, five-axis work and more.
Automation Idea for Halloween?
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Maybe not. But, the candy-throwing robots at MetalQuest’s Nebraska facility do enable the contract machine shop to stand out at career fairs and similar events.
Mastercam 2026 integra inteligencia artificial para mejorar la programación CAM
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva versión de Mastercam incorpora mejoras en modelado, generación de trayectorias y asistencia por IA, enfocadas en optimizar la productividad de los talleres de mecanizado.
Mujeres en la Manufactura impulsa el liderazgo femenino en la era de la IA
Marcela Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
El primer encuentro presencial de Mujeres en la Manufactura destacó el liderazgo femenino y la innovación tecnológica en la industria.
P&G Technology Enables Lindner's Flexloop Recycling Solution
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Solvent wash process extracts contaminants from postconsumer packaging.
Nuevo León registra crecimiento económico del 4.2% en el segundo trimestre de 2025
| Modern Machine Shop México
El sector manufacturero creció un 4.6 %, lo que lo convierte en el sector que más contribuyó al crecimiento económico del estado.
Palmgren Drill Press Vise Provides Secure Mounting
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Palmgren introduces the #9612153 Drill Press Vise with Lugs, designed for secure mounting on drill presses, milling machines and other machine tools.
Tungaloy Round-Insert Cutter Enhances Stability in Steel Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy-NTK America Inc. expands its RoundSplit series with serrated cutting edge inserts and wear-resistant PVD grade AH3135 for improved surface finish in steel and stainless steel applications.
Unpacking the takeaways from CAMX 2025
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
The weeks following a trade show like CAMX often demand a bit of catch-up work, leaving room for additional reflection and analysis of the composite industry’s trajectory.
What Is Scientific Maintenance? Part 2
| MoldMaking Technology
Part two of this three-part series explains specific data that toolrooms must collect, analyze and use to truly advance to a scientific maintenance culture where you can measure real data and drive decisions.
People in composites: October 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineering Technology Corp., Daher, RUAG International and ACS Group announce internal faculty updates, appointments and changes.
Offerings of Three Companies, One Roof
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Three distinct companies under one roof deliver comprehensive solutions for moldmaking and plastics industries.
Husky Technologies Innovations in Packaging, Hot Runner, Medical Molding Solutions
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Husky showcases portfolio of solutions to support packaging, hot runner, medical markets.
Verisurf Software Platform Enhances Digital Manufacturing Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Verisurf 2026 model-based metrology platform is designed to improve repeatable process control and reduce production costs.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution Debuts at K 2025
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
The new venture, launched at K 2025, marks a strategic separation of Omya’s polymer distribution business from its traditional calcium carbonate and mineral operations, aiming to serve the plastics converter community.
¿Cómo influyen las estructuras multicapa en el rendimiento de los empaques flexibles?
| Plastics Technology México
La creciente exigencia de desempeño en empaques flexibles impulsa el uso de estructuras multicapa capaces de combinar resistencia, sellado y propiedades de barrera. Este análisis revisa los materiales base, las capas funcionales y procesos como la coextrusión, el laminado por extrusión y el metalizado, y evalúa su impacto en la sustentabilidad del empaque.
Machining More Than Metal
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Plastics for medical and industrial applications present different challenges than metals as I’ve reported on over the years.