My First Impressions of PMPA
Emily Riley | Production Machining
PMPA is a trade association fueled by passion.
Michigan Machine Shop Applies 3D Printing for In-House Processes, External Products
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Three M received a Markforged 3D printer as part of the Project DIAMOnD initiative. In addition to industrial applications, the company has applied this technology to manufacture mouthsticks for people with limited mobility.
Zahoransky To Debut Advanced Autoinjectors, Syringes Tooling
| Plastics Technology
Automated, intelligent, compact designs seeking to maximize efficiency for high-volume medical applications will be on display at K 2025.
Collaborative Event Showcases Advanced Technology
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Emuge-Franken USA, Okuma America Corp. and Open Mind Technologies collaborate to demonstrate the Evogrip Modular Workholding System at Okuma’s Charlotte, North Carolina facility on September 11, 2025.
Growth Continues: AIM Institute's Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence
| MoldMaking Technology
AIM Institute honors Nick O’Toole for completing all Mold Maintenance courses, advancing his career and enhancing Beaumont Advanced Processing’s mold performance.
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Precision composite formatting solutions enable customer success
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Web Industries spotlights its wide experience in material versatility and contract manufacturing services, including converting and supply chain solutions for aerospace, space, satellite, oil and gas, automotive and energy sectors.
Electroformed barrier technology hits project milestones, use case potential
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the LEEF project, leading edge protection layer for composite structures developed by Ultima Forma and Polar Technology is being considered for eVTOL/UAV rotor and propeller blades, aerofoils and outlet guide vanes.
Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.
Getek Launches ACU Portable Air Clean Unit
| Products Finishing
ACU is designed to reduce consumable waste through refillable media trays, maintain airflow efficiency with optimized molecular media and extend service life with corrosion-resistant construction.
Schütz-Gruppe acquires specialist Euro-Composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Euro-Composites’ ready-to-assemble parts and structures, and formed and/or milled composites solutions will add to Schütz’s metal and plastic core competencies.
Aerodine Composites expands composite propeller capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mission-tailored propellers for unmanned platforms including drones and UAS/UAVs are built for reliability, stealth and adaptability.
Swancor partners with Siemens Gamesa, RWE for large-scale RecyclableBlade implementation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fifty of the 100 wind blades installed on the Sofia offshore wind farm will feature recyclable epoxy resin, becoming a key flagship project representing RecyclableBlades at commercial scale.
Mold Sensor Prevents Accidental Closure in Injection Molds
Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology
When tied to the machine control, Burger & Brown Engineering’s Global Thinswitch can help prevent mold crashes due to premature mold close, saving the user downtime and expensive mold repairs.
30 Under 30: The Next Generation Reshaping Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Young professionals are bringing new perspectives, technical skills and strong commitment to the moldmaking industry. MoldMaking Technology recognizes these individuals through our 30 Under 30 program, highlighting emerging talent helping to shape the future of precision manufacturing.
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What is Work Hardening for Salespeople?
Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing
The approach worked in production and it turns out it works in sales, too.
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Polymerization Made Simple: Basics for Understanding Plastic Behavior
| Plastics Technology
Why knowing how polymers are made helps you work smarter with plastics.
WTO Announces Grand Opening of North American Headquarters
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
WTO’s grand opening event will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 10, 2025.
Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta Technologies To Set New Standards for Digital Dentistry
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
With Ackuretta joining Pac-Dent, clinicians and labs can expect expanded service, training and technical support, along with a faster cadence of integrated end-to-end solutions.
Kreyenborg Showcases Upgrades to Infrared Rotary Drum for Drying and Crystallization
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New decontamination, visual control system and energy efficiency retrofit will headline.
Asahi Kasei Premiers PFAS-Free, Low-Friction Polyamide
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New nylon grade will be presented at K 2025, alongside CNF-reinforced compounds and recycling technology.
CAM Copilots and the Next Digital Shift in American Machining
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
As AI reshapes programming and automation, Mastercam is betting on a future where human expertise and intelligent software evolve together on the shop floor. A conversation with Mastercam President Russ Bukowski.
Rego-Fix mejora el control de calidad en moldes con herramientas de metrología y sujeción de alta precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El medidor ForceMaster y el sistema powRgrip son dos soluciones complementarias de Rego-Fix para mejorar la eficiencia y el control de calidad en procesos de fabricación de moldes.