Turnkey Educational Molding Cell Teaches Mold Design

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

The APSX Edu-Cell USA program brings industrial-quality injection molding directly into U.S. community colleges, technical universities, research labs, STEM labs, maker spaces and workforce development centers.
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Reciclaje de plástico en México 2025: crece el interés, baja la práctica

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El reciclaje de plástico en México avanza en conocimiento, pero no en coherencia práctica: solo 19.4 % de los ciudadanos elige envases por su reciclabilidad. La encuesta 2025 de Vida Circular y Mitofsky evidencia un cambio en los obstáculos, centrados ahora en la desconfianza y la falta de cultura ambiental.

Umicore Highlights Hard Gold Electrolyte Auruna 3408

| Products Finishing

The cyanide-free gold-copper electrolyte is designed for environmental compatibility and high performance in decorative and technical plating applications.

Sistema Servo de avance automático mejora la productividad en fresadoras manuales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Servo Power Feed, de Servo Products, permite automatizar el avance de mesa en fresadoras tipo Bridgeport, mejorar la precisión y reducir el esfuerzo del operador.

Where Micro-Laser Machining Is the Focus

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

A company that was once a consulting firm has become a successful micro-laser machine shop producing complex parts and features that most traditional CNC shops cannot machine.

Taking Aim at Warpage With Windage

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

As a last-gasp attempt to salvage a design prone to warpage, CAE Services has developed a hybrid simulation/real-world methodology to ensure better outcomes for when windage is required.

Reducing Chatter and Strain Through Pressure Monitoring

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Loss of fixture pressure can cause problems from chatter to thrown parts. Pressure monitoring helps keep fixtures stable and operations on target.

Tormach CNC Lathe Supports Aggressive Cuts in Tough Materials

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Tormach Inc. introduces the 15LX CNC Lathe, offering enhanced horsepower, rapid feed rates and advanced control for modern machining environments.

Shifting the Balance: China’s Rise in Additive Manufacturing

| Additive Manufacturing

Huan Gu, Senior Analyst 

Meet the 3D Printer That Solves the DLP vs. SLA Dilemma

| Additive Manufacturing

By Kathy Keyes, Managing Editor at AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, which owns and operates IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show

Syensqo, Bell join forces to industrialize composite part manufacture

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Bell Textron leverages Syensqo’s DDF technology and Cycom EP2750 fast-cure prepreg to deliver operational and sustainable benefits.

Pantur integrates Reinforce3D CFIP to produce pilot, functional reinforced 3D printed parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Through the Delta system installation, Pantur will integrate continuous fiber injection reinforcement into its additive manufacturing ecosystem, serving to increase the momentum of bringing CFIP to real industrial production.

BriskHeat launches the ACR 4 hot bonder, improves upon composite curing and repair delivery

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The ACR 4 builds on the proven reliability of the company’s ACR 3 with enhanced durability, intuitive controls and advanced vacuum technology.

AVIC Cabin Systems UK is open for business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Order book is now open, offering a full range of interior aircraft cabin products from social spaces to front row monuments, further enhanced by AVIC’s composites competence.

Toray rCF nonwoven fabrics demonstrate CFRP recycling tech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Toray Industries process decomposes thermoset CFRP at low temperatures, yielding rCF that retain over 95% of virgin fiber strength, cuts CO₂ emissions by more than half, suppresses thermal damage and better controls resin residue.

Thermolysis wins Germany’s Materialica Award 2025 for rCF cement technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Taiwan’s Thermolysis Co. Ltd. has been recognized for its ability to turn rCF into a high-performance building material that enhance durability, extend lifespan and reduce maintenance needs.  

SW North America Multispindle Machining Centers Boost Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

SW North America’s BA W06-22 and BA 322i multispindle machining centers are well suited for diverse industries, including automotive, e-mobility, medical devices, aerospace, agriculture and construction equipment.

Passion on Wheels: Who Will Carry Charlie’s Torch?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

As Charlie Harris prepares to hand off his mission, who in the moldmaking community will keep his spirit of tool-sharing alive?

DMG MORI HMCs Reduce Energy Consumption

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

DMG Mori Co. Ltd. introduces the NHX 4000 and NHX 5000 4th Generation, designed for high-speed, sustainable production with reduced cycle times and energy consumption.

The Dutch composites formula: Thermoplastics, collaboration and circularity

Yannick Willemin | CompositesWorld

In a region where collaboration and sustainability are inseparable, a new wave of composites entrepreneurs are taking advantage, proving the Dutch mindset is fertile ground for growth.     

Sistema de bruñido de Sunnen ofrece control automático del diámetro final

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La máquina de bruñido SV-310, de Sunnen, permite alcanzar diámetros con alta precisión mediante control automático y medición integrada durante el ciclo.

Metalsa recibe el distintivo “Hecho en Nuevo León”

| Modern Machine Shop México

Metalsa impulsa la industria automotriz de Nuevo León y reafirma su identidad local con el distintivo estatal “Hecho en Nuevo León”.