The Value of a Third Turret for Multitasking Machines

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

A third turret might be the solution to achieve a 50/50 cycle-time balance between a machine’s main and sub-spindles.

Smart Coatings for Extreme Environments: Innovations in Aerospace and Defense

| Products Finishing

Smart coating developments are enabling engineers to reduce wear and extend mission life in extreme environments.

Mazak Multitasking Machine Enhances Precision With Grinding Capability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Mazak Corp. introduces the Integrex i-350S Neo, combining turning, milling and grinding operations for versatility and efficiency.

Plastics Technology Takes a ‘Close Up’ Look at Technology in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Every month PT’s editors take a deeper dive on new technologies that seek to shape the future of plastics recycling in materials, recycling, extrusion, injection molding, blow molding and more.

Arranca la planeación de NPE2027 tras sorteo de espacios

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS anunció los resultados oficiales de la lotería de selección de espacios para NPE2027, lo que marca el inicio de la planeación del evento.

Multilayer TPC achieves electrically conductive, gas-impermeable fuel cells at 100 microns

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

Carbon ID hydrogen fuel cell bipolar plates for aerospace combine contradictory properties for a corrosion-free alternative designed for 1 million m²/year production. 

AkzoNobel Completes Sale of India Business Unit to JSW Group

| Products Finishing

Akzo Nobel N.V. finalizes the divestiture of Akzo Nobel India Ltd. as part of its 2024 strategic portfolio review.  

Biocomposites demonstrated as drop-in material option for truck interiors

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Ongoing trials from Volvo Trucks with Forvia Group and subsidiary Materi’Act aim to prove out and commercialize biocomposites made from waste oyster shells for future long-haul truck platforms.

A Moldmaker's Night Before Christmas: Industry Edition

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This fun, AI-generated poem celebrates the moldmaking industry and the spirit of Christmas. With a nod to the dedication of moldmakers and engineers, it offers a festive take on the challenges of meeting deadlines and striving for perfection—because even during the holidays, the cycle never truly stops.        

A Century of Innovation in Automated Coating Solutions

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Since 1925, Sprimag has evolved from early spray-gun innovation to turnkey surface finishing systems for global manufacturers.

Congreso CDMX y ECOCE firman convenio de economía circular

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ECOCE y el Congreso de la Ciudad de México firmaron un convenio para impulsar la gestión integral de residuos y la economía circular.

AI-Powered Quoting System Improves Moldmaking Estimation Process

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Z-FASTQ industry-specific quoting software learns from shop data to deliver high accuracy and efficiency.

ABB abrirá una nueva planta de switchboards en Monterrey para atender la demanda de centros de datos e infraestructura crítica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La nueva instalación, de más de 21,700 m², comenzará operaciones en el cuarto trimestre de 2026 y generará 300 empleos especializados en el área metropolitana de Monterrey.

Fresas Ceratizit MonsterMill ISO-S para aleaciones de níquel

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La gama MonsterMill ISO-S, de Ceratizit, incluye fresas de cuatro, cinco y seis filos para mecanizar aleaciones a base de níquel, titanio y fundición, con geometrías que reducen vibraciones y calor.

PT’s Tips & Techniques in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Industry experts shared their insights into all types of plastics processing related problems in 2025. Take a look at some teachable moments from the last 12 months.

Dormer Pramet Solid Carbide Drills Enhance Precision, Durability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Dormer Pramet’s Force range of solid carbide drills — including Force X Generation 2, Force Micro and Force Deep Hole drills — designed for optimized productivity across diverse materials and applications.

Stäubli Merges U.S. Operations

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The consolidation brings together two major U.S. operations under a single structure, enabling Stäubli to streamline processes and expand capabilities.
#economics

Plastics Technology’s Most-Viewed Stories in 2025

| Plastics Technology

Getting to the why and the how of everything from resin degradation and viscosity curves to bulk density and shrinkage piqued PT reader interest in 2025.

Our Favorite Additive Manufacturing Stories from 2025

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Media editors share their ten favorite AM stories and videos from the past year. 

Develop a Culture of Goal Setting

David Wynn | Production Machining

With a new year, leaders can shape their organization’s future by modeling purposeful, measurable goals, empowering their teams and creating a lasting culture of goal setting.
#workforcedevelopment

PPG Makes Leadership Changes in Latin America and Protective Coatings Units

| Products Finishing

PPG promotes Jennifer Solcz to VP of protective and marine coatings, Americas, and Javier Sosa Mejía to president of PPG Latin America.

FARO Launches HandyScan Black Elite 3D Scanner

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

FARO says the HandyScan Black Elite is a metrology-grade scanner that provides accuracy, speed and ease of use across a variety of part sizes, materials and finishes.