Big-Pipe Processor Saves Big on Materials
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Egyptian pipe producer saves more than $1 million in materials to produce large-diameter pipe thanks to battenfeld-cincinnati extrusion technology.
Bluestreak Laboratory Management System Streamlines Compliance, Efficiency
| Products Finishing
Bluestreak introduces LIMS, designed to centralize test data and workflows for enhanced lab operations in metallurgical labs, additive manufacturing test environments, coating and plating facilities.
Seis variables clave que aseguran calidad en moldeo por inyección
John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology México
El moldeo por inyección involucra múltiples parámetros que afectan la calidad y repetibilidad de las piezas. Aunque existen cientos de variables, solo seis son críticas para lograr procesos estables y resultados consistentes: tiempo de llenado, presión de transferencia, tiempo de husillo, cojín, ciclo y temperatura de fusión. Su control preciso asegura eficiencia y confiabilidad.
IA transforma escaneos 3D en modelos CAD paramétricos
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop México
La incorporación de inteligencia artificial en el diseño asistido por computadora aborda un problema persistente: convertir escaneos 3D en archivos CAD requería horas de modelado manual. Una nueva herramienta entrenada con buenas prácticas CAD automatiza este proceso, generando modelos paramétricos en minutos y reduciendo las barreras para la ingeniería inversa.
Bioplásticos en apósitos médicos: innovación sostenible
| Plastics Technology México
Por su biocompatibilidad y biodegradabilidad, los bioplásticos ganan terreno en el desarrollo de apósitos modernos que protegen heridas y aceleran su sanación.
Automatización robótica en talleres de mecanizado
Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México
La automatización robótica gana espacio en talleres que buscan mayor productividad y continuidad operativa. Tradicionalmente dependientes de alimentadores de barra, hoy incorporan robots y cobots para cubrir turnos, realizar operaciones secundarias y atender máquinas-herramienta. Cinco casos muestran cómo esta integración mejora procesos, reduce tiempos y permite operar lights-out de manera eficiente.
Incoe México refuerza operaciones en Querétaro
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
INCOE México celebra 8 años ampliando operaciones en Querétaro y participará en Meximold 2025 con soluciones en sistemas de colada caliente.
Herbold Meckesheim Launches Largest SMS Series Granulator for Recycling
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
New model designed to produce uniform regrind with minimal fines.
IA y plásticos: tres aplicaciones que ya están cambiando la industria
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Optimización de procesos, robots que clasifican residuos y diseño de moléculas poliméricas mediante inteligencia artificial marcan el inicio de una nueva era para la industria del plástico.
FABTECH 2025: What to Know Before You Go
Grace Stubbins | Products Finishing
PF offers a preview of some of the surface finishing-focused exhibitors’ technologies and services that will be present at FABTECH in September.
Celebrating Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
In this special issue, MoldMaking Technology presents our "30 Under 30" feature, highlighting young professionals who are making meaningful contributions to moldmaking before reaching age 30.
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Erema Agglorema Prepares Plastic Waste To Be Chemically Recycled
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Recycling system agglomerates contaminated low-density plastic waste.
Wabash introduces larger custom presses up to 2,500 tons
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Larger presses with platen sizes up to 10 × 10 feet and 1800°F operating temps service increasing component size, complexity and material diversity in composites manufacturing.
People in composites: August 2025
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The following job announcements and promotions have been shared by Arris Composites, Dieffenbacher, Metsä Spring, The Gill Corp., Vestas, Teijin Aramid and HydroGraph.
Nozzle Series Improves Performance in Close Cavity Systems
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Mastip Inc. highlights its MX Nozzle Series, known for its high performance in multicavity, hot half systems and close cavity systems, which has expanded to include the recently released MX09 nozzle range.
Südpack presenta envases sostenibles en la K 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La compañía alemana lanzará en la K 2025 su línea Pure Line, envases reciclables de PP y PE que reducen CO₂ y mantienen propiedades de barrera para alimentos frescos.
Perseverance in Times of Change
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In the wake of a recent necessary restructuring, PF pauses to reflect on the importance of perseverance in the face of business challenges and draws inspiration from the resilient industry it serves.
Gear Surface Texture Is More Important Than Ever
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
The interactions of gear surfaces are becoming increasingly important in applications such as automotive electric motor drive systems and aircraft turbines.
MFTECH makes improvements to MF3 automated filament winder
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Compact robotic winder supports optimized filament winding operations and machine use with fixed material feeding for process stability.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plans for ‘Electric’ K 2025 - Booth #
Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology
Debuts include an all-electric multicomponent IntElect 350t combined with a SAM-C20 robot and two high-speed PAC-E machines targeting high-speed packaging applications.
Automatización flexible para máquinas de bajo volumen
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
EMO: Hurco presenta soluciones móviles de automatización para centros CNC de producción en lotes pequeños.
Engineering-Driven Injection Molding Company Delivers Precision and Quality
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Accudyn provides precision injection molding and tooling solutions through advanced engineering, zero-defect manufacturing and comprehensive technical services since 1997.