Haidlmair Highlights Moldmaking Productivity K 2025
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Haidlmair will demonstrate patented mold technology designed to enhance productivity with faster setup, optimal cooling and greater energy efficiency.
Why This Moldmaker Thinks Every Shop Needs a 3D Printer
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
See how this mold shop uses polymer, carbon fiber and metal 3D printers to boost precision and productivity.
NGR y Kreyenborg presentan solución antiolores en K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
NGR y Kreyenborg lanzan en K 2025 un sistema modular para reducir olores en plásticos reciclados y ampliar su uso en aplicaciones de mayor valor.
Plant tour: FACC AG, Jakovlje, Croatia
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Part of its long-term global strategy, Plant 6 is not just a single facility, but FACC’s Aircraft Interiors Center of Excellence, key for increased production, new composite technology for interiors flexibility and future growth.
Matsui presenta su panel central de control en Meximold
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En Meximold 2025, Matsui mostrará su innovación en control centralizado para equipos periféricos, alineada con los principios de la Industria 4.0.
Polipropileno renovable llega a empaques de lentes de contacto
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
CooperVision incorpora polipropileno ISCC Plus de TotalEnergies en blísteres de lentes de contacto, reduciendo 2.3 kg de CO₂ por kilo frente a su equivalente fósil.
Protech Group Acquires Loes Enterprises in Ongoing Growth, Diversification Strategy
| Products Finishing
PVC plastisol compounder will build Protech’s global industrial coatings and specialty polymer-based material portfolio and strengthen business relations.
Cómo identificar y corregir desgaste del husillo y barril en extrusión
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México
El desgaste del husillo y barril en extrusión impacta costos operativos y rendimiento. Se origina por presión radial desequilibrada al exceder la plastificación, abrasión por rellenos y desalineación del barril. Un análisis técnico permite identificar la causa y definir acciones correctivas, como ajustar rpm en casos de presión radial.
Management team acquires Hexcel Neumarkt manufacturing site
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Paul Leitner and Manfred Bankhammer will secure the future of the industrial composites manufacturing site, providing stability and focused growth under new ownership.
European Flax-Linen & Hemp expands technical capabilities with addition of Circular Structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New member that includes Greenboats and Greenlander brands strengthens platform for advancing natural fiber composites across industries.
California Polytechnic State takes first U.S. research payload leap on Dawn Aerospace Aurora
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Student-built payload successfully flew on the reusable commercial spaceplane in June, the first to fly aboard Aurora and a step toward more aerospace accessibility for universities.
UKAM Diamond Wire Saws target advanced material cutting
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace and automotive composites, ceramics, biomaterials and other advanced materials benefit from the saws’ ultra-thin cuts with reduced kerf loss.
BIOS MATER project to drive safe, circular and low-carbon construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four bio-based products testing materials like bio-based thermoplastics and fiber-reinforced bio-resin composites will be developed and tested under real conditions to prove their performance, scalability and environmental impact.
Linear Height Gage Improves Mold Measurement Accuracy
Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology
Mitutoyo America Corp. announces an addition to its linear height gage product line, providing simpler, more repeatable accuracy in measurement.
Diehl Aviation inaugura instalaciones en Querétaro
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre otros componentes, en la planta se fabricarán los compartimentos de almacenamiento superiores del Airbus A220.
Introducing GROW Industrial: A Full-Funnel Marketing Solutions Provider
Jodee McElfresh | Products Finishing
GROW Industrial is the newly formed marketing services arm of Gardner Business Media. Offering custom content, marketing, creative, research and data services, GROW Industrial expands and builds on the company’s deep first-party reach into the discrete parts manufacturing sector.
Precision Machining Technology Review: September 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s September 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, United Machining Systems, Mazak, Nikon, IMCO Carbide Tool Inc. and Okuma America Corp.
NASF: Transformative High-Speed Zinc Plating with Superior Corrosion Performance
| Products Finishing
This presentation discusses dopants, which promote uniform incorporation of multiple functional particles into a zinc deposit, ultimately offering scalable and durable protection without significantly increasing cost for high-speed zinc plating.
Heule Holemaking Tool Enhances Precision on Uneven Surfaces
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Heule Precision Tool’s Comp V3 is designed for drilling and countersinking uneven surfaces without marking, well suited for aerospace and others where critical finishes are required.
In the News: Recycling 3D Printed Aerospace Tools
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Jamco America and Airtech Advanced Materials Group have announced a partnership to validate recycled material formulations sourced from ground-up large-format 3D printed tooling. The promise: Faster production of finished goods, with a lower total carbon footprint.
Micro5 XL de Chiron amplía el micromaquinado a cinco ejes
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: El nuevo Micro5 XL ofrece mecanizado de alta precisión en cinco ejes con mínima huella, alto rendimiento y capacidad para cien herramientas.
Register Now for Moldflow User Group Meeting 2025!
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
FREE in-person conference to showcase case studies, workflows and tips & tricks for Autodesk Moldflow simulation users.