What the Reynolds Number Means for Injection Mold Cooling and How To Achieve It

| Plastics Technology

The Reynolds number is one of the most important, yet often misunderstood or overlooked, metrics for injection molding.

Tongling invertirá 90 millones de dólares en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

La planta que la empresa Tongling construirá en Irapuato se dedicará a la investigación, el desarrollo, la producción y la venta de molduras de puertas, paneles de instrumentos y consolas centrales.

Mercado global de poliestireno crecerá hasta 2030

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El mercado de poliestireno crecerá hasta 2030, impulsado por los envases, la electrónica, la construcción y los avances en el reciclaje químico.

Mold Concept Boosts Efficiency in Production of Pen and Auto-Injector Components

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Higher output, lower unit costs, smaller footprint.

SVS-Vistek Cameras Detect Subsurface Defects in Semiconductors

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

SVS-Vistek GmbH’s Senswir FXO cameras with extended wavelength range for enhanced optical inspection in semiconductor fabrication.

Why Some CNC Shops Outperform Others With the Same Equipment

Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop

Five very different machining stories, one theme: top performance comes from process knowledge, not just equipment.

SourceBook 2026: Your ultimate guide to composites industry resources

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Streamline sourcing with more than 1,900 suppliers, new breakout sections to help you navigate the latest industry trends and dynamic online resources.

Siemens AI Tool Automates Production Workflows

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Siemens' Engineering Copilot TIA is a generative AI-powered assistant designed to execute autonomous engineering tasks within the TIA Portal environment.

Optimizing Parts Cleaning With Sintered Stainless Steel Membrane Technology

| Products Finishing

Learn how Hubbard-Hall’s AquaEase Infinity next-generation membrane filtration system minimizes operator workload, reduces chemical waste and ensures consistent quality in high-demand finishing environments.

Driving Success Through Process Validation and Living Prints

| MoldMaking Technology

Treat prints as adaptable guides and prioritize rigorous process validation to align tolerances, ensure quality and enable long-term project success.

Centro de mecanizado vertical de cinco ejes Eagle V550 para moldes

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Eagle V550, de MC Machinery Systems, es un centro vertical de cinco ejes de alta velocidad y precisión, diseñado para electrodos de grafito, componentes de moldes y piezas de geometría compleja.

AFP with very-thin plies of carbon fiber/LMPAEK prepreg for sustainable helicopter structures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

DLR, Airbus Helicopters, Fraunhofer and TU Dresden work in the NATURE project for environmentally friendly aviation

Xenia conductive TPC are suitable for chemical processing, industrial environments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

HDPE, PP and PVDF polymer formulations ensure dimensional stability, structural integrity and surface electrical conductivity under mechanical and thermal stress.

MMT Chats: Ingenuity in Action: Industrial Molds' Engineers Redefine Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Industrial Molds’ engineering team showcases ingenuity and precision through complex DFM challenges, delivering optimized tooling, adaptability and customer-driven solutions.

ChemQuest Group Appoints VPs to Drive Strategic Growth

| Products Finishing

The ChemQuest Group welcomes Dr. Cynthia Fallon and Dr. Wayne Devonport to support global clients with innovation and market strategies.

Additive Manufacturing Is the Automation Option We've Been Overlooking

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

AM and automation are on similar trajectories to transform the nature of work within manufacturing facilities. Is it time to classify additive as automation?
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Syensqo gana el Green Tech Award por su prepreg biobasado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Syensqo ganó el Green Tech Award por su prepreg epoxi bio-basado MTM 49-3 e30, validado en F1 con Mercedes-AMG y diseñado para un alto rendimiento y un menor impacto ambiental.

PetStar consolida liderazgo en reciclaje con expansión histórica

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

La expansión de PetStar eleva la capacidad de reciclaje de PET en México y refuerza una cadena de valor que integra acopio inclusivo, inversión industrial y criterios de economía circular. El avance destaca por su impacto en la recuperación de materiales, la trazabilidad y el fortalecimiento del sector, con cifras que evidencian su relevancia a nivel nacional.

Emerging Leaders Know Collaboration is Key

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Although most of this year’s Emerging Leaders didn’t anticipate a career in manufacturing, their impact on their companies and the industry in general has been significant.

Finishing Polymer 3D Printed Parts With UV Powder Coating

Scott Francis | Additive Manufacturing

Streamline 3D’s approach to custom finishes, and a focus on aesthetics and functionality, is driving customer satisfaction and expanding the horizons of additive manufacturing.

All-Electric Shuttle Blow Molding Machine for Lower Production Needs

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Kautex has launched an all-electric version of its updated KEB single-sided shuttle blow molding machine, supplementing the hybrid version.

LyondellBasell Installs Seven-Layer Cast Film Line at Cincinnati Tech Center

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Resin maker says the investment will allow it to develop and test cast film grades in “unprecedented” ways.