How Adler's Global Network and In-House Labs Address Complex Mold Challenges

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Adler combines 0.0001" tolerances, reverse engineering capabilities, global facility coordination and comprehensive in-house validation labs for seamless mold solutions.
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Beyond Recycling: More Efficient, Sustainable Injection Molding Operations

Hannah Mason | Plastics Technology

Hoffer Plastics’ recently hired sustainability specialist continues the company’s multidecade efforts that have led to less than 1% waste to landfill, 50% reduction in water usage, investment in energy-efficient presses and more.

AMPP Announces 2026-2028 Board Leadership and Vice Chair

| Products Finishing

Association for Materials Protection and Performance appoints new leaders to drive global innovation and collaboration in corrosion and coatings industry.

Kyocera Carbide Grades Feature Wide Range of Chipbreakers

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The CA410K/CA415K series carbide grades provide fracture resistance and long-term stability for a wide range of cast iron machining applications.

Dry-Ice Pelletizer Offers Efficiency and Portability

Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology

PCS Company now offers the SUR-120, which has an oil-free design to minimize maintenance and produce contamination-free dry ice for sensitive industries.

Additives for Recycling PP, PE

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Songwon antioxidants help recyclers meet mechanical requirements. 

Amnovis Celebrates 5 Years of Innovation with 100,000 3D-Printed Implants Shipped

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Promethean Restorative’s FDA-approved SI Fixation Implant marks Amnovis’ 100,000th implant delivery.

PTXPO 2026 abre registro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

PTXPO 2026, organizada por Gardner Business Media, reunirá en Illinois a profesionales del moldeo por inyección, moldes y manufactura avanzada. El evento abordará innovaciones en maquinaria, automatización y materiales.  

Nuevo León atrae 90,000 millones de dólares y 396 proyectos

| Modern Machine Shop México

Datos de la Secretaría de Economía de Nuevo León indican que el estado ha recibido más de 90,000 millones de dólares en inversión extranjera y 396 proyectos confirmados.

Precision Machining Technology Review: October 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s October 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Renishaw Inc., Horn USA Inc., Kyocera SGS Precision Tools, Seco Tools, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and Jergens Inc. 

Renishaw Gaging System Enhances Shopfloor Process Control

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Renishaw Inc.’s Equator-X 500 dual-method system offers flexible measurement modes for high-speed inspection and quality assurance.

Tracing Domestic Manufacturing’s History at the American Precision Museum

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

The American Precision Museum connects new generations to the story of domestic precision manufacturing. Find out how it’s bringing new chapters of that story to life.

Pinpoint Laser Systems Transceiver Enhances Precision Alignment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Pinpoint Laser Systems Inc. introduces the Microgage Transceiver, combining a laser transmitter and dual-axis digital receiver for high-accuracy industrial applications.

Exel Composites plant in India begins volume shipments of carbon fiber wind energy components

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joint venture Kineco Exel Composites India has reached full-scale production at the Banda facility, which is now shipping IEC 61400-5-certified flats, joiners and bolt fixtures to support major wind OEMs.

Plastics Processing Production Inches Over Growth Threshold in September

Mike Shirk | Plastics Technology

Despite ongoing tariff uncertainty, plastics production rose to 50.7 in September, crossing the 50.0 growth threshold for the first time in many months.
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Moldmaking Index Continues to Hover Just Below 50

Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology

Despite positives, index cannot break through to expansion territory. 
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NPE 2027 presenta su lema: “Next is now”

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, la Plastics Industry Association reveló “Next is now”, lema de NPE 2027, que destacará la innovación y sostenibilidad en el plástico.

No Platens, No Problem: Mold-Masters and Partner Mold Without Press at K 2025

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

The fully integrated cell molded medical parts from a side-gated hot runner system without the platens, tie bars and mold open/close normally associated with injection molding.

AMMMT participa en la agenda nacional rumbo al T-MEC 2026

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Asociación Mexicana de Manufactura de Moldes y Troqueles participó en la mesa de consulta sobre productos metálicos, metalmecánica y derivados, de cara a la revisión del T-MEC en 2026.

Tederic lanza su serie INNOVA de moldeo por inyección híbrido

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

En K 2025, Tederic Machinery presentó su nueva serie INNOVA, máquinas híbridas de moldeo por inyección con mayor eficiencia y precisión.

Turning Technology and More Seen at Mazak Discover 2025

Derek Korn | Production Machining

The week-long event included 30 machines on display, many showcasing elements of automation, as well as educational opportunities to spur new ideas for shop principals endeavoring to grow their machining businesses. 

Aceros pretemplados Dongfei para componentes de moldes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: Dongfei fabrica acero en barra recta de hasta 300 mm de diámetro, incluidos aceros rápidos, aleados y pretemplados para moldes y ejes de precisión.