The Mold Specification Document, Part 3 of 4

| MoldMaking Technology

The mold specification document is essential for injection molding success, connecting design requirements with manufacturing processes and quality control standards.

Antimicrobial Coatings Extend Product Life

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Microban offers metal-free additives to reduce environmental impact.

Pivoting From Physical Products to Digital Solutions

Ginger Gardiner | Manufacturing Connected

World renowned for its high-performance braking systems featuring cast aluminum and ceramic matrix composites, Brembo is embracing a digital future.

UWM Offers Molding of Rubber, Design of Rubber Molds Course

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Learn the fundamentals of molding rubber mechanical goods and designing their rubber molds.

Meximold 2025 abre sus puertas: innovación, networking y reconocimiento a la excelencia

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La sexta edición de Meximold tuvo un incremento de más del 25 % de asistentes respecto a la edición anterior.

Centro de mecanizado multitarea de Starrag

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Bumotec 191neo, de Starrag, combina torneado, fresado y rectificado en una sola máquina.

Taking Plastics’ Temperature at K 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The triennial timing and overwhelming size of the K show give it unique import on the plastics trade show calendar and the industry as a whole.

Setting the Stage for Swiss Machining Success: Shop Tour Video

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Nine machines, two machinists. What technologies have enabled Midway Swiss Turn to operate at this level of lean staffing? Find out in this shop tour.

Maguire innova en secado y mezclado en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Maguire Products exhibió en K 2025 su oferta más amplia en secado, mezclado, transporte y conectividad para impulsar productividad y ahorro energético.

Syensqo recibe cuatro reconocimientos en los SPE Automotive Awards 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Syensqo recibió cuatro distinciones en los SPE Automotive Awards 2025 por innovaciones en polímeros de alto rendimiento aplicados a la automoción. Los desarrollos premiados lograron reducciones significativas de peso y huella de carbono.

LK Metrology Surface Roughness Probe Enhances Component Inspection

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

LK Metrology’s Surfacers SRP high-resolution probe is designed for seamless surface analysis within CNC measuring cycles on CMMs.

Optimizing Powder Coating Cure Times: Strategies for Increased Production Efficiency

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Understand cure time challenges and explore the impact of reduced dwell time and increased line speeds on powder curing.

CFRP boosts power, drops weight for next-gen fire truck pumps

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber enables KASE Pumping Systems to eliminate corrosion and increase durability, including a high-capacity 6,500-gpm, ultra-compact 200-pound pump that aids emergency services.  

FlexCyle project targets TPC waste recovery, repurposing at same site

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Led by the Brightland Materials Center, consortium members are developing a flexible process chain, demonstrated via battery casings and wind blades, to repurpose waste directly where it is generated.

Vecoplan Acquires Plastics Dry Cleaning Manufacturer

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Vecoplan purchased Pla.to, a manufacturer of dry cleaning and washing equipment.

AI Platform Aids Material Selection

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Chemille, showcased by Celanese at K 2025, organizes data on available materials for decision support. 

Motan lanza serie Swift de equipos auxiliares en K 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Motan destacó en K 2025 su serie Swift de auxiliares para secado, transporte y dosificación, enfocada en eficiencia, confiabilidad y facilidad de uso.

Compact Metal LPBF System Minimizes Setup Time

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Compact single-laser LPBF for tooling, medtech and R&D labs.

Your Digital Manufacturing Checklist

Stephanie Hendrixson | Manufacturing Connected

Takeaways from the annual conference hosted by digital manufacturing innovation institute MxD.

Aibuild and Generative Machine Bring AI-Driven 5-Axis Desktop AM to Market

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of desktop 3D printing innovation.

Pic of the Week: 3D Printed Inconel Gas Turbine Stator Ring

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Micro Machining Process (MMP) Technology targets roughness frequencies to smooth surface roughness of metal 3D printed parts, like the part in this week’s Pic. 

Hexagon Inspection Software Streamlines Quality Control

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Hexagon’s 2025.3 version of its VGStudio Max features an AI-enhanced porosity and inclusion analysis tool that quickly pinpoints and identifies discrepancies.