Formosa Commissions Point Comfort Reactor

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Polypropylene reactor with annual capacity of 550 million lbs. 

U.S. Plastics Pact cumple cinco años con avances en circularidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El pacto de plástico de Estados Unidos celebra su quinto aniversario con logros en reciclaje, reducción de plástico virgen y nuevas metas hacia la economía circular.  

3D Printed Bioresorbable Implant Enters Clinical Trials

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Materialise and University of Michigan have partnered to 3D print bioresorbable implants for pediatric patients, with the devices entering FDA clinical trials in 2025. 

Pinpoint Laser Systems Transceiver Enhances Precision Alignment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

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

Piovan Launches ‘Breakthrough’ Dryer for PET, rPET

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Faster drying cycles, quicker changeovers thanks to three-stage temperature progression and unique air-management technology.  

Midnight eVTOL aircraft reaches highest altitude flight to date

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Altitudes of 7,000 feet surpass the aircraft’s intended operational altitudes of up to 4,000 feet, marking the flexibility of the platform.

CEAD, RusselSmith to bring LFAM to Africa in localization efforts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaborative efforts will help businesses across West Africa improve uptime, reliability and supply chain efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

REFRESH wind blade recycling data shows promising environmental benefits

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Initial LCA processing carbon and glass fibers evaluates mechanical and thermal recycling methods, finds environmental reduction impact surpasses the impact associated with the recycling processes themselves.

Machining Solution Enables Growth for Production Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

GF Machining Solutions LLC highlights its Mill P 800 U S full five-axis milling machine for automation integration. According to the company, the machine enables growth as production needs increase.

Dow Announces Alternative to Fluoropolymer Polymer Processing Aids

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Dowsil 5-1050 PPA for film packaging.

Cosmetics Compact Case Demonstrates Molecular Recycled PET

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Toly is Eastman's first partner to apply this material in compact packaging.

Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap: A Wake-Up Call

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Manufacturing urgently needs mentorship programs and structured training before retiring experts create an irreversible skilled worker shortage.
#workforcedevelopment

Sandvik Coromant Solid End Mill Enhances Profiling Efficiency

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s Coromill Plura Barrel end mill is designed for high process security and significant cycle time reductions in aerospace and other high-demand sectors.

Legacy After Loss: Writing the Next Chapter of a Family-Owned Machine Shop

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

When a beloved machinist’s passing left his shop in his children’s hands, the three siblings stepped up, transforming the business to honor his legacy and build a new future.

Industria del plástico en EE. UU.: PLASTICS revela su Informe 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Size and Impact Report 2025 de PLASTICS muestra crecimiento del empleo y envíos en la industria del plástico en Estados Unidos.

Modular approach to material card development of composites

| CompositesWorld

Forward Engineering GmbH walks through a modular testing and simulation approach for automotive/aviation composites enabling more accurate material selection earlier in the design phase.

Stäubli presenta el sistema SMI 209 en Meximold 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Stäubli exhibirá en Meximold 2025 el SMI 209, sistema de multiconectores que agiliza cambios de molde y mejora la eficiencia en inyección de plástico.

Surface Finishing's Role in U.S. Defense Manufacturing

| Products Finishing

With a renewed focus on domestic defense manufacturing, meeting specifications, navigating certifications and innovating are areas in which surface finishers have the opportunity to fill.

Episode 60: An Interview With Robin Peffer and Jonathan Love, PPG

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Current ecoat products for aerospace and ongoing developments offer great potential for future aerospace programs and applications.

ATTN: Your Marketing/Communications Department

Jodee McElfresh | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing’s parent company Gardner Business Media has launched GROW, a full-service marketing arm, built specifically for industrial manufacturing markets. It offers custom content creation, strategic marketing programs, audience targeting, and data-driven insights, going beyond generic marketing services. Take a look and get in touch.

Sesotec Presents Purifier Performer Sorting System at K 2025

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

System offers double-sided viewing for enhanced sorting of plastic flakes. 

Centro de mecanizado vertical BF-V con cono BBT-40

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: La línea BF-V incorpora control Mitsubishi M80, husillo de acoplamiento directo y tolerancias de posicionamiento de 0.003 mm.