The Importance of Specific Mechanical Energy During Scaleup in Twin-Screw Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

In this case study, the specific mechanical energy obtained on the laboratory scale TSE served as a key parameter and reference for subsequent scaleup activities.  

Diplomado en inyección suma a Hasco como aliado clave

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El programa de Arburg y el Tec de Monterrey fortalece la formación en plásticos con la incorporación de Hasco y su módulo de diseño de moldes.  

Bentley Motors Makes Available Custom Paint Finish Option

| Products Finishing

Bentley Motors Ltd. unveils Ombre by Mulliner, a handcrafted paint fade technique available in three color combinations for a striking visual transition.

Fresa de acabado SK90/EK90: alta precisión y mayor productividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Avantec presentará en EMO su nueva solución de rimado que mejora la calidad superficial y permite mayores avances.

Struktol RP 17 and RP 53 Additives for Odor Control

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Additives engineered to optimize processing, improve quality and facilitate increase in recycled content. 

Making Machine Monitoring Matter

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

After seven years of inconsistent use, Pindel Global Precision needed to rethink how it used machine monitoring. From there, one change led to a 35% increase in utilization on its Swiss-type machines in three months.

COMCE: Exportaciones mexicanas a Estados Unidos podrían crecer 2.6% en tres años

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El COMCE señaló que México tiene la posibilidad de ampliar su participación en el mercado estadounidense y alcanzar hasta 19% de las importaciones de ese país en los próximos tres años.

In the News: Copper-Coated Plastic Parts Cleared for Space Applications

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Plastic micro 3D printed parts coated in copper with Horizon Microtechnologies’ HMT process have cleared ECSS-Q-ST-70-02C outgassing standards for space components. Why it matters: Metallized polymer 3D printed parts could be a lighter, more affordable route to functional parts for space. 

Schwanog Tooling Lineup Provides Productive Machining of Precision Parts

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Schwanog’s milling and grooving lineup includes efficient, custom solutions for a wide range of applications.

PCS Celebrates 75 Years Supporting the Global Moldmaking Community

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company marks 75 years of innovation and 25 years partnering with MoldMaking Technology to support moldmakers worldwide.

Precision Machining Technology Review: August 2025

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s August 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Big Daishowa, Greenleaf, The L.S. Starrett Co., Schwanog, Supertec and SMW Autoblok. 

Lightweight, load-bearing fasteners enhance composites assembly

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Perlane presents fastening solutions like Optisert and Onsert, and services that have supported composites manufacturers and OEMs for more than 40 years.

Material solutions reduce critical weight, address challenges for aircraft development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Greene Tweed highlights lightweight composite innovations such as Xycomp DLF for aerospace and advanced air mobility.

Registration opens for CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

CW Tech Days: High-Temperature Composite Solutions for Defense and Space Applications will take place Oct. 16, 2025.

Celebrate innovation during National Composites Week

| CompositesWorld

National Composites Week 2025 is next week! No matter your role in the industry — CEOs, researchers, engineers, educators, students — make sure to join the movement to explore, learn and celebrate the incredible role of composites.

Gardner Business Index - July 2025: 48.3

Mike Shirk | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) 

MMX 2025 Marks Expansion of America Makes Mission, Placing AM in Context

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The manufacturing institute remains dedicated to additive manufacturing, but speakers emphasized AM’s utility to enable the greater promise of adaptive manufacturing, supply chain security and more. Six observations.
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L’Oréal impulsa igualdad en ciencia y tecnología

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

L’Oréal México y aliados realizan un encuentro para promover la igualdad de género en ciencia y tecnología, con conferencias y mesas de trabajo.  

Celdas automatizadas con inteligencia artificial

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Stäubli mostrará soluciones robóticas intuitivas y flexibles para la automatización de procesos posteriores al mecanizado.

La inteligencia artificial optimiza la celda de inyección

| Plastics Technology México

Haitian México impulsa la adopción de inteligencia artificial en el moldeo por inyección, con soluciones que mejoran la eficiencia energética, reducen scrap y automatizan decisiones clave en planta.

K Offers Guided Tours on Hot Topics

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

K 2025 offers free thematic guided tours in English and German on topics like digitalization, materials, sustainability and next-generation workers. 

AMPP Recognizes Board Chair Juan Caballero for Key SPIA Appointment

| Products Finishing

Association for Materials Protection and Performance honors Juan Caballero’s new role as coordinator of the Corrosion Commission for the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects.