Conventional and Self-Lubricated Mold Components Offer Various Benefits to Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

SelfLube offers bronze and steel components used in mold and stamping dies.The company offers conventional components as well as self-lubricated components. These graphited parts enable less maintenance as they do not require any additional lubricates.   

SW North America Open House Showcases Advanced Machining Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

SW North America hosts its 2025 Open House at its Michigan headquarters, featuring live demonstrations of the BA 322i and BA Space3 machining centers with a focus on medical and aerospace applications.

Q&A: Bioproduction of PHA and the Future of Plastics

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

A conversation with Max Senechal and Leah Ford of CJ Biomaterials

Jergens Combination Pallet Enables Quick-change Versatility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The QL2 quick-change workholding system features dual pattern configuration, making it a single solution accommodating both industry standard mounting options for broader overall application.

Source One Plastics instala nuevas clasificadoras para reciclaje de plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La empresa conjunta de LyondellBasell y 23 Oaks añade capacidad para procesar 15,000 toneladas anuales de residuos plásticos con tecnología óptica avanzada.  

Industria automotriz recupera ritmo de crecimiento en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En junio de 2025 la producción de vehículos ligeros en México creció 4.89 %, en tanto que las exportaciones aumentaron 14.04 %.

WAAM Specialist AML3D Opens U.S. Facility To Support Industrial Partnerships

Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing

AML3D USA has opened its USA Technology Center in Stow, Ohio, for large-format wire arc manufacturing.

An Investment in Hope and Second Chances

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Rise Up Industries’ machine operator training program enables former gang members to find sustainable employment and successful reentry into society. It has recently expanded into a new facility in San Diego and support is always welcome.
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High-Capacity CNC Machining Center Offers Precision and Power

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Precision meets power with Cheto Corporation SA’s CHETO SiC1000HD, a high-capacity CNC machining center built to deliver superior performance in deep hole drilling and milling of small-to-medium mold components.

Expectativas y pedidos manufactureros muestran mejoría en junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El Indicador Agregado de Tendencia de la industria manufacturera se ubicó en 51.7 puntos en junio de 2025, lo que representó un aumentó 1.4 puntos, con relación a mayo.

Gearing Up for Electroless Nickel Conference 2025

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Finishing insights, networking opportunities, an educational “boot camp” style program and much more is available to those planning to attend ENC 2025 in September.

Hybrid mold release agent offers paste wax simplicity with semipermanent performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Chem-Trend’s 2775W represents a solution for composites manufacturers who want high performance without the operational changes required by solvent technologies.

Cornerstone adopts new name, expands AM assets with Roboze Argo 1000 Hypermelt

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Now CRG Defense, the firm is expanding its role as a defense tech platform with the ability to produce aerospace-grade polymer and composite parts at scale.

Exel Composites white paper calls for grid modernization using HTLS conductor cores

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Free white paper analyzes and quantifies the benefits of high-temperature, low-slag carbon fiber conductor cores which have the potential to bring aging grid infrastructure up to speed.

SAMPE North America welcomes 2025-2026 executive leadership

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boeing’s Ashley Tracey takes the helm as president, with the rest of this year’s team spanning industry giants, national laboratories and academia.

VoltAero to establish Cassio aircraft assembly facility, innovation center in Malaysia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Malaysia’s SEDC Energy and France’s ACI Groupe signed an agreement with VoltAero to establish a regional hub for Cassio aircraft production and to acquire an equity stake in the company.

ADTC to celebrate grand opening for hands-on composites training

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The training center’s launch, to include facility tours, demonstrations and networking opportunities, coincides with CAMX in Orlando.
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Drilling System for High Penetration Rates, Versatile Size Range

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

The T-A Pro high penetration drilling system offers customers a high performance drilling solution which combines excellent penetration capabilities with versatility across a wide range of sizes.

Integrated RFID Technology Offers Smart Connectivity for Hot Runner Systems

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Intelligent tool networking with integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) technology maximizes toolmaking efficiencies with seamless mold identification, instant access to critical data and streamlined spare part ordering.

AM Method Enables Tool-Free, Energy-Efficient Thermoset Composites Production

Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing

University researchers highlight how the combination of a thermally curable resin system with photothermal curing eliminates the post-curing steps involved in discontinuous, continuous fiber parts fabrication.

High-temp resin eliminates hypersonic composite part bottlenecks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2025: Cambium’s ApexShield 1000 system, cutting carbon/carbon production time by up to 80%, gives engineers and OEMs scaling high-temperature composite solutions a step up in survivability, processability and performance.  

Control CNC flexible para programación en G-code

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hurco incorpora WinMax G-code para optimizar la ejecución de código y mejorar la productividad en la fabricación de moldes y piezas de alta precisión.