Promix Showcasing Inline Viscometer for PET Extrusion

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System has a closed control loop to integrate a dosing device.  

Kisuma lanza Setogem RD para formulaciones de PP

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Kisuma presenta Setogem RD, aditivo dual para PP que mejora la rigidez, reduce el bloom y evita el uso de talco y benzoato de sodio.

Concepts NREC Software Suite Supports Turbomachinery Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Concepts NREC’s MAX-PAC machining software features a major upgrade to the MAX-SI module of five-axis machining of integrally shrouded impellers.

Polygonica Reference App for Additive Repair

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Source: MachineWorks Ltd.

Plating by Numbers: Troubleshooting With Volts, Amps and Resistance

| Products Finishing

Monitoring voltage and amperage trends during routine checks is a simple yet effective practice for maintaining plating line efficiency and quality.

Using a Simulator to Support Upskilling and Empowering Workers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

A virtual machine tool trainer powered by digital twin technology helps bridge the labor gap, starting with school programs.
#workforcedevelopment

Customized, performance-drive carbon fibers support thermoplastic compounding, engineered composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Barnet’s signature line of carbon fiber products, featuring oversized and chopped carbon fibers made from post-industrial recycled material, are engineered with versatility, high mechanical reinforcement and sustainability in mind.

Windmoeller & Hoelscher Buys Addex

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

North America unit of German machine builder acquires leading supplier of cooling technology for blown film.  

One-stop composite materials source, industry partners demo composite tech, process progress

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Learn more about Composites One’s comprehensive expertise, support and resources, and watch complex manufacturing processes live on the show floor. 

Specialty materials supplier supports quality project execution

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Smooth-On highlights its leadership in specialty materials, custom formulations and hands-on project expertise, available to composites customers in a variety of industries.

México continúa como líder en proveeduría de autopartes para EE.UU.

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

México aportó el 43.21 % de las importaciones de autopartes de EE. UU. entre enero y abril de 2025, con un superávit comercial de más de 11 mil millones de dólares.

Benefitting From an Accurate Data Ecosystem

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Data is useless unless it’s true. After decades of false starts with incomplete, unstandardized data collection systems, Alexandria Industries put together a software ecosystem that delivers accurate data to managers, operators and ERP systems alike. In this article, discover its effect on the Alexandria shop floor.

5 Finalists Announced for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Five leading companies to demonstrate cutting-edge in-situ monitoring technologies for metal AM.

Are you participating in National Composites Week?

| CompositesWorld

The future is lighter, stronger and more sustainable thanks to composites. Join us in spotlighting the materials shaping out world during #NationalCompositesWeek Aug. 25-29.

Stainless Steel Water Manifold Assemblies Provide Safer and More Efficient Injection Molding

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Plastixs announces its new Xtreme HiTemp manifold assemblies more efficient and safer injection molding.    

Five-axis CNC reliably cuts, drills, mills and saws composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: C.R. Onsrud reinforces its ability to produce well-engineered, durable CNCs for composites machining with the Q-Series.

Robotic Machine-Tending Ideas for Production Shops

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here are five examples of how machine shops have benefited in various ways by adding robots to tend machine tools.

Challenges and Opportunities Are Everywhere

Heather Gaynor | Valve Magazine

Regulatory changes and updates, as well as tariff uncertainty, are keeping us on our toes.
#regulations

Novel robotic layup features expand FPP automation toolkit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: The Cevotec team is presenting latest advances in fiber patch placement through the SAMBA Series through physical displays, lab video footage and an educational session.

How This Custom Compounder Leverages AI to Drive Innovation, Sustainability

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Alterra has stepped up its cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology with its own AI platform to further increase its efficiencies.  

Pic of the Week: Large, Hybrid Milling Cutter with Complex Internal Coolant Channels

Derek Korn | Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing offers various benefits for cutting tool manufacturers such as reduced tool weight and the creation of complex internal coolant channels that cannot be produced via traditional CNC machining methods.

Palsgaard lanza aditivo vegetal para PE y PP

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Palsgaard presenta Einar 987, aditivo vegetal para PE y PP que mejora el proceso de polimerización y reemplaza ingredientes cuestionados.