How to Control Powder’s Glass Transition Temperature

| Products Finishing

Looking for advice for controlling glass transition (Tg) in powder coating? ChemQuest’s Kevin Biller discusses powder formulations to better understand how to achieve the desired results. 

ANIPAC organiza conversatorio sobre microplásticos y comunicación

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC reúne expertos para debatir sobre microplásticos y estrategias de comunicación que impulsen información confiable en el sector plástico.

Slide Products Completes Multi-Phase Renovation

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

Headquarters renovation includes features to better support customers and distributors.

Kitamura Machinery nombra a SAF Máquinas como su distribuidor exclusivo en Brasil.

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Esta alianza fortalece el soporte y las ventas regionales de la marca japonesa, ya que ofrece acceso directo a su tecnología CNC en el mercado brasileño.

Preparing for Takeover Tooling

| MoldMaking Technology

For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. With the right preparation, moldmakers can insulate themselves from takeover tooling crises and add greater value to the molder.

Automatización para rectificadoras y manufactura aditiva

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: United Grinding mostrará soluciones de automatización para una amplia gama de tecnologías, desde cargadores simples hasta sistemas autónomos.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 142: Techniques to Help Beat the Heat

David Wynn | Production Machining

Whether a person is on the shop floor or at home mowing the lawn, these six techniques can help them stay cool. 

Composites Fabricating Index continues positive position

Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld

Little change is good news for the composites market, which held steady in expansion during the month of July.

Recycled Materials Meet Outdoor Sporting Challenge

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The disc golf company Trash Panda developed discs from recycled materials from the very beginning.

Purdue, Thermwood explore the acceleration of composites manufacturing through 3D printing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A video interview highlights how the university, the CAMS Consortium and Thermwood’s LSAM technology have enabled first-time-right production.

Sinbon Electronics inaugura instalaciones en San Luis Potosí

| Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa taiwanesa invirtió 27 millones de dólares en su nueva planta donde fabricará arneses de cables y sistemas de interconexión para clientes de América.

American Coatings Association Conference Seeks Innovations in Coatings Technology

| Products Finishing

The American Coatings Association, in partnership with Vincentz Network, is seeking abstract submissions for research to be presented at the 2026 American Coatings Conference in Indianapolis.

All-Electric Series, Controller and Fiber-Reinforcement Launches in Injection for KraussMaffei

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

KraussMaffei (KM) will unveil the new all-electric PX injection molding machine, MC7 control, chopped fiber processing, automated assembly and additive manufacturing advances.

LK Metrology Introduces Plug-and-Play Probe for Surface Roughness Measurement

| Products Finishing

The Surfacer SRP’s integration of surface roughness measurement directly onto the CMM streamlines the inspection processes, eliminates time-consuming transfers and provides greater accuracy.

Precision Machining Index Holds Steady in July

Mike Shirk | Production Machining

Relatively stable index components result in minimal change from June to July.

Small-Scale Additive Manufacturers Find Success with Project DIAMOnD Initiative

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

Project DIAMOnD aims to democratize 3D printing for local manufacturers. Here’s an overview of four participants who have leveraged the project’s Digital Transformation Center (DTC) to advance their businesses.

The Hasenclever Family, HASCO 2026 SPE Mold Technologies Division Scholarship

Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology

HASCO has been a pioneer in the moldmaking industry for over 100 years.

Universal Robots Simulation Software Streamlines Deployment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

UR Studio enables users to build 1:1 online simulations of robot work cells and simulate every key aspect of their setup.

Gemelos digitales de herramientas y metas de sostenibilidad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

EMO: Ceratizit impulsa la automatización mediante soluciones digitales para herramientas de corte y un compromiso firme con la neutralidad climática.

Desarrollan empaque reciclable para toallitas húmedas

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Amcor y Fedrigoni crean empaque monomaterial de PE con menor impacto ambiental y alineado con la regulación PPWR de la Unión Europea.

Fibre Glast achieves AS9120B certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composites distributor demonstrates compliance with rigorous aerospace, aviation and defense quality standards in addition to its existing ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Eric Hein joins NIAR as director of strategy, product development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eric Hein, a veteran of more than 20 years in aerospace and defense with leadership positions held at Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna and Boeing, will lead strategic planning and product development initiatives.