Coperion Expands Predictive Maintenance Platform

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

New component enables predictive maintenance planning, thus increasing a line’s OEE. At K 2025, Coperion will also demo new extruder condition-monitoring system.  

Herramientas HPMT DM70X de CC Tools con paso diferencial

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: La serie DM70X está diseñada para mecanizar aceros endurecidos entre 50 y 70 HRC, con geometría optimizada para desbaste y acabado fino.

AZL composite rotor sleeves project is completed, presents findings at upcoming web meeting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

OEMs and E-drive developers can participate in the free Sept. 25 meeting providing a strategic overview of the collaborative research report and ready-to-engage partner network for implementation projects.

MaruHachi Corp. to develop CFRTP cryogenic rocket fuel tank

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MaruHachi is selected by the Japanese government’s Space Strategic Fund, commencing joint development with University of Tokyo and Kanazawa Institute of Technology/ICC.

Hexcel expands official Americas aerospace distribution network

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Broadened distribution footprint includes Composites One, Heatcon, GracoRoberts, Krayden and Pacific Coast Composites, building up Hexcel’s supply chain strength and customer agility.

Kaneka Belgium reduces Type 4 tank carbon fiber needs through CSR toughening

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The company’s Kane Ace MX liquid core-shell rubber toughener has been found to increase burst strength and mechanical performance while cutting material for H2 pressure vessel production.

Polyplastics Polyphenylene Sulfide for Lithium Ion Battery Components

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

PPS grades for electrical and laser-welded applications. 

Otto Aerospace develops AI model for Phantom 3500 business jet aerodynamics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tailored AI model will enable detailed aerodynamic analysis of current and future Otto aircraft configurations, streamlining design speed, precision and informing the aircraft program’s composite structures.

Building Skills and Empowering Students

| MoldMaking Technology

Zero Tolerance LLC partners with Stevenson MADE High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing hands-on training, mentorship and real-world exposure to precision manufacturing and moldmaking.
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Deep-Hole Drilling, Milling Machine Purpose-Built for Moldmakers

| MoldMaking Technology

Tarus highlights its lineup of DHDM machines dedicated to handling injection molds and die-cast dies.

Premier Engineering presenta moldes de iluminación automotriz

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Premier Engineering mostrará en Meximold 2025 su experiencia en moldes de precisión para iluminación automotriz, con enfoque en calidad y eficiencia.  

Diagnóstico y soluciones para defectos comunes en pellets

| Plastics Technology México

La producción de pellets plásticos presenta desafíos operativos que inciden directamente en la calidad del producto final. Este análisis describe el desempeño de las tecnologías de hebras y bajo agua y expone los defectos más habituales. Además, detalla ajustes en corte, rodillos, cuchillas y enfriamiento para estabilizar la línea, con apoyo de control PLC y revisión del dado.

Air Force Taps 3D Systems for Large‑Format Metal AM Demonstrator Supporting High‑Speed Light

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The  $7.65M contract builds upon 3D Systems’ history of working in support of the U.S. Department of Defense since 2019 for the advancement of additive manufacturing.

Fabricación de moldes con IA: casos prácticos y beneficios reales

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La fabricación de moldes enfrenta tareas redundantes, pérdida de conocimiento y resistencia a nuevas tecnologías. StackTeck demuestra que la inteligencia artificial puede ser una solución práctica: automatiza el registro de datos, organiza la experiencia acumulada y habilita proyectos sostenibles.

PPG, ABB Recreate Large-Scale Street Art Mural Combining Robotics and Coatings

| Products Finishing

AI-generated artwork as part of the Czech Republic’s Street Art Festival was developed live using PPG’s advanced waterborne basecoat and ABB’s PixelPaint technology.

Understanding High-Performance Plastics and Their Applications

| Plastics Technology

This class of materials provides high functionality in extreme conditions but poses challenges in design, manufacturing and preparation.

KM Pipe Head Can Handle 100% PVC Recyclate

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Three-layer pipe head from KraussMaffei can handle both postindustrial and postconsumer reclaim.  

Mubea y Hella apuestan por la consolidación de la industria de autopartes en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

Las inversiones de 60 millones de dólares por parte de Mubea y de 15.4 millones de dólares por parte de Hella buscan fortalecer la cadena de valor de la industria de autopartes en la región.

Gardner Business Index - August 2025: 48.9

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

Syensqo Introduces Medical-Grade Amodel Polyphthalamide for Single-Use, High-Temperature Medical Devices

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Glass-filled specialty polymer retains strength at high temperatures. 

Where Manual Turning is as Valuable as CNC: Top Shops 2025

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

This year’s Top Shops Honoree in Machining Technology recently invested in both a flexible manufacturing system and a new manual turning machine. But why? Discover how both fit the shop’s success strategy in this article.

NASF: Navigating the Chromium Transition: Leveraging CAE in Automotive Decorative Finishing

| Products Finishing

This presentation explores the role of CAE tools in supporting manufacturers through trivalent chromium adoption in automotive decorative finishing with specific case studies.