Heated Sprue Bushing Assemblies Refine Resin Processing for Injection Molding Applications

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company’s 0.500- and 0.750-inch integrally heated sprue bushing assemblies for injection molding applications provide heat transfer ability when processing a wide range of commodity resins in small-to-medium volumes.

Calcium carbonate mineral modifier expands sustainability, processing capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Sustainability and cost-effective manufacturing is embedded in every stage of Incoa’s InCal product line, meeting the diverse processing needs of resins, adhesives and fibers.

Laser Curing: The “Cure” for Inefficiencies and Unsustainability

| Products Finishing

The following analysis provides data to back up the claims that new laser curing technologies can be the best choice for powder coating curing and drying.

Bucci Composites expands automotive production capabilities with facility addition, new high-ton presses

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

CW Top Shops recipient Bucci Composites shares an update on its facility expansion, automotive composites applications, sustainability, education initiatives and more.
#workforcedevelopment

Quoting in the Age of AI, Tariffs and Market Shifts

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Paperless Parts’ POWER users conference addressed how to manage tariffs and market shifts, and introduced new AI-enabled features on its quoting platform.

How Might You Use a Desktop CNC Swiss-Type?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

This compact machine could be valuable for education and training purposes as well as low-volume production work that shops might not want to run on their traditional Swiss-types.

¿Cómo planea Plastics Europe alcanzar cero emisiones netas en 2050?

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

En entrevista con Plastics Technology México durante el evento previo a la feria K 2025, Christine Bunte, vocera de Plastics Europe, presentó la hoja de ruta hacia una industria plástica circular y climáticamente neutra. El plan contempla inversiones en reciclaje químico y mecánico, electrificación de procesos, uso de biomasa sostenible y materias primas derivadas de CO₂.

Koch Finishing Systems Launches Hex Barrels

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Koch Finishing Systems has launched hex barrels, which represent an advancement in barrel plating technology, enhancing agitation and efficiency in process tanks.

Tungaloy End Mills Provide Optimized Chatter Resistance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The SolidMeister solid carbide end mill series is designed to provide optimal precision, stability and tool life in demanding high-hardness material machining applications.

Sames North America Promotes Marketing Director for Americas

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Longtime employee Rhonda Joslin has been a strategic force in the shaping of Sames’ marketing efforts, leading to her expanded role.

Tungaloy End Mills Provide Optimized Chatter Resistance

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The SolidMeister solid carbide end mill series is designed to provide optimal precision, stability and tool life in demanding high-hardness material machining applications.

Strategic Mold Venting

| MoldMaking Technology

Venting is one of the most crucial, but often overlooked, aspects of mold design and manufacturing.

Understanding Postmold Shrinkage — Why Do Part Dimensions Change Over Time? — Part 1

| Plastics Technology

What role does the glass transition temperature (Tg) of a polymer play in whether a molded part will continue to shrink after it’s molded?

Tolsa Flame Retardant Synergiests Offer ATO- and Halogen-Free Option

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

ADINS provides smoke suppression, anti-drip and heat release reduction.

Querétaro: plásticos enfrentan alza en transporte y aranceles

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

El alza en fletes marítimos impacta a la industria del plástico en Querétaro, que mantiene empleo y producción estable pese a incertidumbre global.  

Sistema de acumulación Rota-Rack Compact: automatización y protección de piezas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Rota-Rack Compact, de Royal Products, está diseñado para mejorar la eficiencia en la recolección de piezas en tornos tipo suizo.

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy - Final Report

| Products Finishing

This work aimed to enable the hydrogen economy through development of manufacturing processes for production of low-cost, durable and high-efficiency solid oxide and electrolyzer fuel cells.  

How to Troubleshoot "Actual" Hot Runner Controller Temperature

| MoldMaking Technology

A first-person account of how one technology supplier did not give up until it solved the mystery of a recent part defect.

Archer raises $850 million, accelerates U.S. eVTOL rollout

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The additional funds further support Archer’s liquidity position of approximately $2 billion in anticipation of Midnight’s commercialization.

Dura Composites calls for reconsideration of U.K. Building Safety Act fire regulations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With incorrect enforcement hampering vital remedial work, Dura Composites provides checklist for specifiers seeking composite and metal products for high-rise building projects.
#regulations

SHD Group presents MTE500 hot-melt resin

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The solvent-free epoxy features a matured formulation, as well as processing and handling versatility.

GFRP Tech, FRP Institute USA establish the GFRP Institute South Africa

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The South African institute is dedicated to enhancing the region’s education in GFRP composite materials for construction.