Hyperflow 4D Promises FFF Parts with Injection Molded Quality
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The Netherlands-based startup has developed a technique for smoothing parts during fused filament fabrication, resulting in low porosity and surface finish comparable to injection molding.
Automated composites processing systems facilitate customization, productivity
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Mikrosam’s filament winding, prepreg slitting and rewinding, towpreg, AFP/ATL and flexible double-belt press prepreg equipment meet precision and quality demands.
Syensqo Introduces Orange-Colored Grade for Electric Vehicles
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange provides high visibility for high-voltage components.
Inicia la participación mexicana en el Paris Air Show 2025
| Modern Machine Shop México
En la edición de 2025 del Paris Air Show, la delegación mexicana está formada por los estados de Chihuahua, Baja California, Querétaro, Yucatán, Aguascalientes y Oaxaca.
Schreiner ProTech Delivers Intelligent Industrial Markings, Labels
| Products Finishing
Schreiner ProTech introduces Paint Mask Labels, HighTemp Labels and Color Laser Film for extreme manufacturing conditions.
Südpack reduce CO₂ con soluciones para café reciclables
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Los nuevos empaques de Südpack para café ofrecen barrera, reciclabilidad y reducción de hasta 30 % en emisiones de CO₂ frente a materiales multicapa.
The 3 C's of Clean Lubricants
| Plastics Technology
Clean lubricants enable machines to meet OEM specifications from the outset, keeping sensitive components like servovalves, hoses and proportional control valves operating smoothly while avoiding contaminants — even as small as a few microns — that drastically shorten their lifespans.
ColorForm From KraussMaffei Brings Key Competencies to One System
| Plastics Technology
ColorForm systems produce finished injection-molded parts with a flood-coating, scratch and UV resistant finish.
Precision Machining Index Recovers Ground in May
Mike Shirk | Production Machining
Manufacturing activity recovered in May, but not enough to claim return to expansion.
CCAI Welcomes 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Officers
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
New members and dedicated, ongoing individuals will support the organization’s mission, growth and leadership in the coming year.
Epsilon Composite, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe target composites in electrical infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A 15-year partnership collaborating on carbon fiber core conductors has culminated in numerous global projects like modernizing TenneT’s 400-kilovolt high-voltage grid.
Coriolis Composites introduces the C3 dockable AFP head
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
AFP solution for gantry and robot systems offers manufacturers enhanced flexibility, performance and ease of use for a wide range of composite parts.
TPRC offers specialized training in TPC for engineers
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three hands-on programs are available, covering the intricacies of thermoplastic composites, from intro to advanced levels.
JetZero selects Greensboro, North Carolina for first U.S. factory
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Access to talent, infrastructure and supportive business-friendly state culture were keys to selecting this location for JetZero’s all-wing composite Z4 aircraft, which will be able to produce 20 aircraft/month when at full rate.
Carbitex flexible composites enter tactical boot market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Flexible footwear plates provide enhanced performance and stability for Prabos footwear serving military and law enforcement professionals.
EDM Graphite Line for High-End EDM Machining
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
IMTS 2024: Mersen offers its complete family of EDM graphite, including its ultra-fine DS4 graphite. The graphite is used as the electrode which acts as a “cutting tool” in the sinker EDM, a machining process often used by moldmakers.
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.
¿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.
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.
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.
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.
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.